Lunar New Year Event

Join us for live entertainment, dotting the lion’s eyes, and free refreshments to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Lunar New Year Event

Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit at University Settlement.

Join us on Saturday, January 28th

  • Saturday, January 28, 2023
  • 11:00 AM
  • University Settlement (Gymnasium)
  • 23 Grange Road, Toronto, ON M5T 1C3
  • (Event will also be live on Zoom at the same time)

Event tickets are FREE!

Email Yechen Zhang at yechen.zhang@universitysettlement.ca or contact Yechen on WeChat (US-YechenZhang).

Live Entertainment, Performances, and Refreshments

11:00 AM to 11:20 AM
Arrival and Seating of guests

11:20 AM to 11:30 AM
Welcoming the Guests and Land Acknowledgement by the Board President, Maureen Gans, and Executive Director, Raymond J. White

11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Speeches:
Kevin Vuong, MP for Spadina–Fort York;
Jessica Bell, MPP for University–Rosedale;
Ausma Malik, City Councillor for Spadina–Fort York.

11:45 AM to 11:50 AM
Cutting of the Golden pig

11:50 AM to 11:55 AM
Waking the Lions

11:55 AM to 12:05 PM
Dragon and Lion Dance

12:05 PM to 12:20 PM
Chinese Martial Arts Performance

12:20 PM to 12:25 PM
Traditional Dance: Standing 3000 Years for You

12:25 PM to 12:35 PM
Korean Professional Drum

12:35 PM to 12:45 PM
The Song of Yangtze & Unforgettable Night

12:45 PM to 12:50 PM
A Slow Tune

12:50 PM to 1:00 PM
Traditional Dance: Drawing You

1:00 PM to 1:05 PM
Note of Thanks from Director of Language, Settlement and Social Services, A. Ratnasingham.

1:05 PM Onwards
Welcoming the God of Wealth, Refreshments, and Volunteer Appreciation

Get Your Free Tickets Now

Email Yechen Zhang at yechen.zhang@universitysettlement.ca or contact Yechen on WeChat (US-YechenZhang).