A Taste of China: Culture, Cuisine and Creativity
Opening event: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: University of Ottawa, Hamelin Hall 257, 70 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa
Festival period: November 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Venues: Ottawa Chinese language schools, community centres, and cultural venues
Contact: syrg4cclub@gmail.com
Features: Visual arts, Peking opera, folk music, sword dance, games, and student interactions.
Bonus: Gifts and prizes for participants.
A Cross-Cultural Journey of Heritage and Innovation
For thousands of years, horses have been loyal companions to humankind, closely connected with daily life in both agrarian and nomadic cultures. They have played vital roles in agriculture, transportation, warfare, and communication, and have appeared in literature, painting, and sculpture as noble cultural symbols.
In traditional Chinese culture, the horse represents vitality, speed, strength, beauty, loyalty, righteousness, and optimism. Expressions such as the spirit of the dragon horse, instant success, taking the lead, thousands of horses galloping, and meritorious service reflect Chinese values and aesthetic ideals.
2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar. With this theme, the festival invites youth, families, elders, and artistic mentors to create and learn together across generations.
The festival includes eight artistic workshops, three major exhibitions, and the annual Youth Zodiac Painting Competition. Participants will explore traditional Chinese arts while also sharing digital and AI-based creative skills with older generations.
8 Artistic Workshops
3 Major Exhibitions
Youth Zodiac Painting Competition
Family and Community Engagement
Cultural Gala and Awards Ceremony
We are looking for passionate artists and educators.
- Chinese calligraphy and seal art
- Traditional ink painting
- Paper cutting and folk art
- Dance, opera movement, and traditional music
- Poetry recitation, storytelling, and creative writing
Please send your resume and workshop proposal to: syrg4cclub@gmail.com
Subject: Workshop Instructor Application - [Your Name] - [Art Field]
Instructors will receive an official certificate, media exposure through festival channels, networking opportunities, and a chance to inspire youth through cultural arts.
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