On September 13, Consul General Luo Weidong attended the special Peking Opera performance celebrating the 11th anniversary of the Canada Chinese Opera Arts Centre (CCOAC) and Mid-Autumn Festival and delivered remarks. The event was attended by about 500 people, including local dignitaries, representatives from relevant associations and media, and members of the public.

Consul General Luo stated that Peking Opera, as a quintessence of Chinese culture, integrates singing, recitation, acting, and martial arts, embodying a rich historical and cultural heritage. For many years, the CCOAC has been deeply engaged with the Toronto community, contributing to the flourishing of fine traditional Chinese culture abroad. The performance featured both seasoned Peking Opera enthusiasts and young performers, carrying forward the rich traditions of Peking opera from generation to generation. The event further enriched Canada’s multicultural landscape and fostered greater mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Canada.

On the same day, Counsellor Wang Yanjun attended a special performance of Chinese opera classics and The Butterfly Lovers, presented by the Toronto Yue Opera Troupe.