On June 27, Consul General Luo Weidong attended the opening ceremony of the 24th Taste of Asia (TOA) in Markham. Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson,Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez,and other representatives from all three levels of government, as well as nearly 1,000 representatives from the local Chinese community and other ethnocultural communities.

Consul General Luo noted that this year’s TOA features China as theme, reflecting the high regard for Chinese culture and the contributions of the local Chinese community. China-Canada relations have achieved a turnaround and continued to improve, embracing new opportunities for development. He warmly invited people from all sectors across the consular district to visit China and experience its rich and diverse culture firsthand, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the vitality and dynamism of Chinese modernization.

Canadian dignitaries in attendance highly praised the positive achievements in recent high-level exchanges between Canada and China and expressed their hope for deeper practical cooperation between the two countries. They also commended the contributions of the Chinese community and reaffirmed their continued support for its development.

This year’s TOA featured a special showcase of Dunhuang culture from China. The Consulate General also hosted a “China in the New Era” exhibition booth, which attracted large numbers of local residents and visitors from across the region.