Taipei, June 6 (CNA) The annual Celebration Canada, an out of doors competition that includes Canadian music and meals, will likely be returning to Taiwan on June 25 after a two-year hiatus to mark the nation’s one hundred and fifty fifth birthday.
Canadian Commerce Workplace in Taipei Government Director Jordan Reeves stated the occasion, being organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (CCCT), is the most important international nationwide day occasion celebrated in Taiwan.
An estimated 9,000 individuals attended it in 2019, the final time it was held earlier than COVID-19 swept throughout the globe, and Reeves stated the Taiwan competition would be the solely giant public Canada Day celebration to be held this yr in Northeast Asia.
“Celebration Canada is an expression of Canadian values, the values that Canada and Taiwan share right now. It is a chance for Canadians, Taiwanese and all associates of Canada to rejoice the freedoms all of us get pleasure from, collectively,” he stated.
Praising the sturdy ties between Canada and Taiwan, Reeves stated the 2 sides have constructed shut people-to-people ties, particularly after many Taiwanese emigrated to Canada within the Nineties.
Taiwan’s Abroad Group Affairs Council estimates that there are greater than 150,000 individuals of Taiwanese origin in Canada whereas his workplace estimates that there are 60,000 Canadian passport holders residing in Taiwan, in line with Reeves.
In the meantime, either side have so much to rejoice on Canada Nationwide Day, Reeves stated, noting that previous to the pandemic, there was report journey between Canada and Taiwan, with practically 250,000 particular person journeys taken in 2019.
In 2021, Canada-Taiwan commerce surpassed 10 billion Canadian {dollars} for the primary time, he stated.
Canada and Taiwan additionally just lately introduced the beginning of exploratory discussions on a International Funding Promotion and Safety Association, he stated.
In line with the CCCT, Celebration Canada will likely be held from 1-9 p.m. at Taipei Expo Park in Yuanshan on June 25 and have Canadian out of doors tradition and style, music and artwork, video games, and genuine meals and drinks imported from Canada. Admission is free.
The family-friendly occasion will once more function a “Household Zone,” with the Bouncy Citadel for youths, face portray and tattoo sticker cubicles, and a hockey space.
A raffle may even be held for prizes together with airline tickets to Canada and restricted version t-shirts, the CCCT stated.
