Unsung in the City of Champions: The Story of Martial Arts in Edmonton

CHINESE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF EDMONTONOUR VISIONA vibrant, healthy and compassionate community; united through solidarity and equality.OUR MISSION   To provide leadership and resources to promote the unity and harmony of the Chinese Community in Edmonton.

Chinese Benevolent Association of Edmonton and the Chinese Community

"I didn't know that!" Chinatown Stories consists of 3 free online webinars for Asian Heritage Month 2021 - May 16, 23 and 30.

<h3>Unsung in the City of Champions: The History of Martial Arts and Lion Dance in Edmonton </h3>Edmonton was once touted with the moniker “City of Champions”, but that was about the city’s hockey and football teams that won Stanley Cups and Grey Cups. In Chinatown, and little known beyond the Chinese community, the Edmonton martial arts organizations have champions who competed worldwide and brought back numerous high honours. Want to hear their stories?These webinars are presented by the Chinese Benevolent Association and sponsored by <a href="https://edmontonheritage.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edmonton Heritage Council </a>and <a href="https://citymuseumedmonton.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edmonton City as Museum Project </a>(ECAMP). Partnering organizations are the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan Association (Asian cultural performance), and for the May 16 webinar the martial arts and lion dance associations: <ul><li>Canadian Ging Wu Kung Fu Martial Arts Association</li><li>Jing Ying Martial Arts</li><li>Hong De Cultural &amp; Athletic Association (Canada)</li><li>Edmonton Hung Mon Athletic Club</li><li>5 Elements Drums and Lion Dance Crew</li><li>Shang De Tai Chi Praying Mantis Martial Arts Association</li><li>Gravity And Grace Tai Chi and Bagua</li><li>Wellness Sport Club (Tai Chi)</li><li>Ji Hong Wushu &amp; Tai Chi College</li><li>Chiu Lau Kung Fu College</li></ul>

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