Celebrate the Lunar New Year and build relationships at The Manitoba Chinese Business Gala
Experience traditional Chinese performances and food, and build your network on January 20
There's still time to ring in the New Year and celebrate. CBC Manitoba is proud to sponsor the Manitoba Chinese Business Gala on January 20, 2023, and support bridging relationships with East and West cultures.
The Manitoba Chinese Business Gala celebrates the Lunar New Year and recognizes local Manitoba businesses and entrepreneurs in the Chinese community. It's the fifth annual Gala, offering guests a chance to celebrate the largest festival in China through arts, food, music, and conversation.
The Gala is hosted by IDO Media who is recognizing their ten year anniversary. IDO Media works to connect businesses with the Chinese market while helping to accelerate business growth through cross-cultural marketing campaigns.
Highlights
This year you can expect some fantastic performances by local Chinese artists and organizations.
Guests will enjoy music with Chinese traditional instruments, the Lute and Zither, a traditional Lunar New Year Lion Dance performance, and Asian fusion appetizers during the reception.
See you at the Gala
Radio Noon's Marjorie Dowhos will be hosting the Gala onsite at the Club Regent Event Centre on January 20. CBC is proud to sponsor the Gala and support networking, and cultural understanding. Tickets are going fast, so reserve your spot today! Tickets can be found on the Manitoba Chinese Business Gala Website or Eventbrite.
Chinese New Year
New Year is the most important festival in China. It's a time spent with family and friends enjoying food, music and dance. The date of Chinese New Year changes because the lunar calendar determines it. Even though the date changes, New Year's day usually falls between January 21 and February 20. In 2023, New Year's is January 21. In China, celebrations for the New Year last for weeks, with the first celebrations happening one week before (January 14) and ending with a lantern festival in February. Chinese New Year also marks the start of a new zodiac sign; 2023 is the year of the rabbit.
Year of the Rabbit
Chinese zodiac signs occur on a twelve-year cycle. There are twelve animals representing each sign, and in addition to these, there are five elements. 2023 is the year of the water rabbit; although the year of the rabbit occurs every twelve years, this element and sign combination occurs once every 60 years. So what does it mean to be a water rabbit? The rabbit signifies elegance, longevity, and peace (it's fitting that the peace sign resembles a rabbit) . Rabbits are known to be quick and skillful - what makes water rabbits unique is their ability to adapt quickly to new challenges or go with the flow.