The Yee Fung Toy of Canada celebrates 119th
Anniversary
余風采總堂一百十九週年慶典暨春節聯歡宴會 |
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余風采總堂一百十九週年慶典暨春節聯歡宴會
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Celebrating the 119th AnniversaryAfter a three-year hiatus of events cancellations due
to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Yee Fung Toy Society of
Canada's annual activity is returning in style with a
celebration of its 119th anniversary, a celebration of
the life and times of ancestor Yee Jing and the Chinese
Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, on Sunday, June 11th,
2023. The ancestor ritual started at 12:00 noon in the YFT
Society Hall on 226 East Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C.
where Grand President Kan Yu, Vice Grand President Wayne
yee, Chairman Bill Yee, Vice Chairman Jim Yee; Vancouver
Yee Fung Toy Chairman Phillip Yu, Vice Chair George Yee
and the Board of directors made offerings to our
ancestor Yee Chung-sheung. Vancouver Albert Yu emceed the noon ceremony.
Distinguished guests who attended this ceremony include
Mah Benevolent Society of Canada President William Ma,
Advisor Fred Mah and Vancouver Mah Benevolent Society
President Fred Ma. This anniversary celebration was a
tremendous success! Thanks to the volunteers and YFT
board members who helped to organize this annual
event. Special thanks to our emcee Esther Yue for a
job well done! Hope to see you all next year.
Photo courtesy of Fred Leung, and Crystal Addison. Martin Yee
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