CCNC release - The Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC) is proud to present the Chinese Canadian 150 Years Culture Online Project (CC150).
This exciting new online project showcases writers, musicians, videographers and artists in the Chinese Canadian community. The new website at
www.ccnc.ca/cc150 brings together a special collection of exceptional work, based on the theme of 150 years of continuous Chinese community in Canada with many submissions from youth. There are more than 40 new works presented, with the majority from young Chinese Canadians.
“Through this community-based effort, we hope to provide a venue to share our experiences and our stories and to instill pride and cultural understanding,” Colleen Hua, CCNC National President said today. “With Asian Heritage Month just around the corner, we encourage the public and Chinese Canadian communities to connect, interact and to build understanding and respect for diversity.”
Objectives of the Chinese Canadian 150 Years Culture Online Project:
- To showcase Chinese Canadian perspectives and experiences from across the country
- To enrich and educate everyone about the diverse Chinese Canadian cultures and histories
- To be welcoming of youth participation
- To build stronger relationships between communities and groups across Canada and abroad
- To celebrate 150 years of continuous Chinese community in Canada
Features of the Chinese Canadian 150 Years Culture Online Project:
- A special anthology of stories written by or about Chinese Canadians
- A unique music and short video collection by Chinese Canadians
- A showcase of Chinese Canadian artists
- A one-stop resource page of relevant events and websites
