TORONTO, September 29, 2026 – The Toronto Chinese Folk Art Centre held its 2026 Autumn Festival in North York on September 26. Several community arts groups and residents from the Greater Toronto Area took part, celebrating the Mid-Autumn season with drumming, dance, choir performances, ethnic costume displays and a community barbecue.
The event was held at 1650 Finch Ave. E. The Toronto Women’s Dragon Drum Team opened the day’s program with Light of Glory, followed by performances from several community arts groups.
According to the event program, 15 performances were presented, including choir pieces such as Hongyan and Life Is Beautiful, the song-and-dance performance Red Saddle, a Tibetan dance titled Why Not Meet Again, Xinjiang dance, a male solo, Spanish dance and a Chinese ethnic costume showcase.
Performing groups included New Aurora Art Group, Golden Age North York Art Group, Fenghua Alumni Arts Academy, Canada Yuanhang Art Troupe, Sunset Association, Golden Maple Leaf Seniors Club, 4000 Happy Home, Sunshine Seniors Club and Happy Time Community Association.
Many seniors took part in the performances that day. Choir, dance and costume showcase segments were all presented by community residents, with frequent interaction between performers and the audience. Several community groups that usually hold activities separately also used the event as an opportunity to connect with one another.
In addition to stage performances, organizers arranged a community barbecue. Residents watched the program while socializing with neighbours and members of other community groups, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere.
Member of Parliament Jean Yip and Toronto Ward 17 Don Valley North Councillor Shelley Carroll also attended the event and joined community residents at the celebration.
The Toronto Chinese Folk Art Centre has long organized community cultural and arts activities. This year’s Autumn Festival combined performances, Mid-Autumn cultural elements and a community gathering, giving residents of different ages an opportunity to take part and providing a space for North York and nearby communities to meet and connect.
（LJI by Yuanyuan）
