Virtual Lunar New Year Celebrations
Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Ox streamed online on February 6th and 7th. The virtual event was organized by the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association and the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, with sponsorship from Kingsway Mall. These screen captures feature performances of a lion dance from the Hung Mon Athletic Club and music from the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Association. Over $8,000 was raised during the weekend, with proceeds going to the Edmonton Chinatown Care Centre and the Edmonton Chinese Seniors Lodge. Both facilities have been heavily affected by COVID-19 outbreaks