Taste of Asia
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Taste of Asia | |
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Status | Active |
Location(s) | Markham, Ontario |
Country | Canada |
Inaugurated | 2003 |
Attendance | 180,000+ |
Organized by | Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) |
Filing status | Non-profit |
Website | http://www.taste-of-asia.ca/ |
The Taste of Asia is a
The Taste of Asia was named as one of the top festivals in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario.[3]
In 2021, the event was held between June 25–27 at Kennedy and Steeles. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually.
Programming
Taste of Asia showcases various performances relating to Asian culture including musical performances, dances, and martial arts performances. In 2017, Taste of Asia featured TVB superstar Elanne Kong.
History
Taste of Asia was created in 2003 during the outbreak of
Organizer
Since its establishment, FCCM has organized, participated and been involved in a variety of events that promote the Chinese community and culture, most notably the annual Taste of Asia street festival. Other events include the 2016 Chinese New Year Celebration at the Markham Civic Centre[5] and Vaughn City Hall, Mid-Autumn Festival, Thanksgiving, Asialicious program, PRC Flag Raising,[6] YRP International Day of Elimination of Discrimination and many more. FCCM's goal for organizing these events is not only to bring awareness to the Chinese culture but to also interact and appreciate other cultural backgrounds participating.[7] FCCM also has collaborated with multiple other charitable organizations in the past such as United Way of York Region, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, Markham-Stouffville Hospital, and the Canadian Red Cross.[8]
Location
In 2021 and 2022, Taste of Asia was hosted at
References
- ^ Mayor Frank Scarpitti inviting you to the Taste of Asia 2013 (HD). June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Taste of Asia Media Archive".
- ^ Fox, Jim (January 4, 2014). "Top 100 festivals in Ontario revealed". Toronto Sun. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Taste of Asia Festival". Association Of Progressive Muslims Of Canada.
- ^ "TD Chinese New Year". FCCM. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "Chinese Flag Raising Ceremony in Markham". Retrieved June 9, 2016 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Special Events". FCCM. August 13, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ "About". FCCM. July 21, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ http://taste-of-asia.ca/
- ^ "Taste of Asia 2022".