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'''Taste of Asia''' is a [[non-profit]], annual street festival organized by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM), Association of Progressive Muslims in Canada (AMPC) and the City of [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]], located in [[Markham, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The mayor of Markham, [[Frank Scarpitti]], not only endorses Taste of Asia, but is also the co-chair of the festival. Dr. Ken Ng, president of FCCM, is the chairman and Mobeen Khaja, president of AMPC is the co-chair.  Taste of Asia is the largest Asian Festival in Canada<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syxPtjWTLDc|title=Mayor Frank Scarpitti inviting you to the Taste of Asia 2013 (HD)|date=4 June 2013|work=YouTube|accessdate=6 June 2015}}</ref> with over 100,000 attendees each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofasiastreetfestival.ca/|title=Taste of Asia Media Archive|publisher=}}</ref> Major attractions include exotic food vendors, live performances, and a variety of commnunity events ranging from [[basketball]] competitions to hot sauce competitions. The festival takes place between the intersections Kennedy Road and Clayton Drive to Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East during the last weekend of June.
'''Taste of Asia''' is a [[non-profit]], annual street festival organized by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) and is located in [[Markham, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is the largest Asian Festival in Canada<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syxPtjWTLDc|title=Mayor Frank Scarpitti inviting you to the Taste of Asia 2013 (HD)|date=4 June 2013|work=YouTube|accessdate=6 June 2015}}</ref> with over 100,000 attendees each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tasteofasiastreetfestival.ca/|title=Taste of Asia Media Archive|publisher=}}</ref> Major attractions include exotic food vendors, live performances, and a variety of commnunity events ranging from [[basketball]] competitions to hot sauce competitions. The festival takes place between the intersections Kennedy Road and Clayton Drive to Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East during the last weekend of June.


==Programming==
==Programming==
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==History==
==History==
Taste of Asia was created in 2003 during the outbreak of s[[Severe acute respiratory syndrome|evere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)]] with the goal of recovering the local economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/421231597984034|title=CIBC Taste of Asia Festival 2013 - Facebook|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.progressivemuslims.ca/taste_of_asia_festival.htm|title=Taste of Asia Festival|publisher=}}</ref>The goal of the first Taste of Asia festival was to promote multiculturalism, mutual respect and collaboration among different ethnic groups in Canada. <ref>http://www.taste-of-asia.ca/about/</ref> It started as a one-day festival but since 2004 has grown to be a two day festival. <ref>http://www.progressivemuslims.ca/taste_of_asia_festival.htm</ref>
Taste of Asia was created in 2003 during the outbreak of s[[Severe acute respiratory syndrome|evere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)]] with the goal of recovering the local economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/421231597984034|title=CIBC Taste of Asia Festival 2013 - Facebook|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.progressivemuslims.ca/taste_of_asia_festival.htm|title=Taste of Asia Festival|publisher=}}</ref>


=== '''<u>Event History</u>''' ===
===Event history===
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== Organizers ==
=== Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) ===
The Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) is a non-for-profit organization located in Markham, Ontario that serves to promote the Chinese culture and provide services to the Chinese Community, as well as to help new Chinese immigrants immerse and integrate into the mainstream culture of Canada. It was established in 1989 by Dr. Ken Ng and formally incorporated on May 22, 1992. FCCM is organized by a volunteer board of directors. In order to plan various aspects of their events, FCCM is divided into four major divisions, '''Markham Chinese Seniors Association''', the '''Chinese Canadian Sports and Recreation Club of Markham''', the '''Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Markham''', and the '''Markham Chinese Cultural Centre'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/about/|title=About|date=2015-07-21|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/our-objectives/|title=Our Objectives|date=2015-09-17|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>
Since its establishment, FCCM has been involved, organized and participated 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 Chinese New Year Celebration 2016 at the Markham Civic Centre<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/federation-of-chinese-canadian-in-markham/category/uncategorized/special-events/td-chinese-new-year/|title=TD Chinese New Year {{!}} FCCM|website=www.fccm.ca|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref> and Vaughn City Hall, Mid-Autumn Festival, Thanksgiving, PRC Flag Raising<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/928374603876189/|title=Chinese Flag Raising Ceremony in Markham|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>, 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. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/federation-of-chinese-canadian-in-markham/special-events/|title=SPECIAL EVENTS|date=2015-08-13|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/about/|title=About|date=2015-07-21|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>
==== Objectives of FCCM ====
1. To promote, foster, and protect the human rights of Chinese Canadians in Markham.
2. To serve as a voice on matters of concern of Chinese Canadian in Markham.
3. To bring together and unite Chinese Canadians of Diverse backgrounds in Markham.
4. To promote an understanding of the role of Chinese Canadians in the Canadian mosaic.
5. To promote the dissemination of information on Chinese culture.
6. To identify the social service requirements of the Chinese Canadians within Markham and to promote the provision of these services.
7. To assist first generation Chinese Canadians within Markham in adapting to Canadian society, while maintaining their cultural identity by informing them of the various educational, social and governmental assistance programs available and to encourage their integration into the mainstream of Canadian society.
8. To encourage first generation Chinese Canadians to become politically, socially, and culturally involved in Markham.
9. To establish a volunteer, community based umbrella organization for the Chinese Canadian residents, and to create a business, professional, social and cultural association within Markham for the purpose of pursuing the objects described herein.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/our-objectives/|title=Our Objectives|date=2015-09-17|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>
==== Interest Classes ====
FCCM provides a variety of interest classes to students of all ages (children, adults and seniors) in order to keep its organization running. These include a variety of different styles of [[Tai chi|Tai Chi]], Knitting/Crochet Class, Yoga, [[Baguazhang|Bagua Zhang]], Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Ng's Tai Chi Sword Class, [[Guzheng|GuZheng]], [[Erhu|ErHu]], [[Chinese calligraphy|Chinese Calligraphy]], [[Line dance|Line Dance]] and Children's Drawing Class.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fccm.ca/market-village-centre/|title=萬錦市文化中心 Market Village Site|date=2015-07-28|website=FCCM|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-09}}</ref>
==== Centre Locations ====
Currently FCCM has two cultural centre locations to run its organization.
# [[Market Village]] Site:  4390 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 9V4
# Langham Square Site:  28 South Unionville Ave #2101, Markham, ON L3R 4P9


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:23, 9 June 2016

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Taste of Asia is a non-profit, annual street festival organized by the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM) and is located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest Asian Festival in Canada[1] with over 100,000 attendees each year.[2] Major attractions include exotic food vendors, live performances, and a variety of commnunity events ranging from basketball competitions to hot sauce competitions. The festival takes place between the intersections Kennedy Road and Clayton Drive to Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue East during the last weekend of June.

Programming

Taste of Asia showcases various performances relating to Asian culture including musical performances, dances, and martial arts performances. In 2013, Taste of Asia featured The Voice of China contestant Zhang Wei.

History

Taste of Asia was created in 2003 during the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) with the goal of recovering the local economy.[3][4]

Event history

Dates Attendance Guests
June 22–23, 2013 Zhang Wei
June 28–29, 2014 Guo Rong
June 27–28, 2015 YuEr Li and Zheng Gong

References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite av media
  2. ↑ "Taste of Asia Media Archive". http://tasteofasiastreetfestival.ca/. 
  3. ↑ "CIBC Taste of Asia Festival 2013 - Facebook". https://www.facebook.com/events/421231597984034. 
  4. ↑ "Taste of Asia Festival". http://www.progressivemuslims.ca/taste_of_asia_festival.htm. 
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