A Taste of the World Walks presents culinary historian, Shirley Lum , who leads this fun and informative Foodies walking tour! Yes, I couldn't help but slip in one of our quirky events ;-) as it will be fun since I'll be leading it. It'll be a blast! There will be equal portions of food for the palate and thoughts, while we peel back the layer of immigrant food history in lost Chester Village, Riverdale and Chinatown East, Toronto's third Chinatown. Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us as we check out the ingredients needed to make Zong Zi connected with the Dragon Boat Festival preparations while peeling back layers of Chinese history in Toronto!
Sunday May 22, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Broadview Subway Station, entrance
RSVP Required: info@TorontoWalksBikes.com or (416) 923-6813
FREE Japanese Mechanical Doll Demo Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Ningyo Master
The Japan Foundation, Toronto welcomes Master Craftsman Tamaya Shobei IX for a special demonstration of Karakuri Ningyo, elaborate mechanical dolls that first became popular in Japan in the 17th century. Mr. Shobei represents the ninth generation of a line of esteemed artisans sharing his name who specialize in Karakuri Ningyo. Technologically advanced and aesthetically beautiful, Karakuri Ningyo are considered the forebears of modern-era Japanese robotics.
Mr. Shobei will be demonstrating two types of Karakuri Ningyo. Perhaps the best known form of these dolls, the Cha-Hakobi-Ningyo (tea-carrying doll) holds a tray, delivers a cup of tea to a guest, and then returns to its original position. The Yumi-Hiki Douji (arrow-shooting child), considered the pinnacle of Karakuri Ningyo craftsmanship for its detailed movements and facial expression, can pick up an arrow and shoot it at a target.
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) FULL!
** Additional Timeslot Tuesday May 24, 2:30 PM **
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) FULL!
** Additional Timeslot Tuesday May 24, 2:30 PM **
The Japan Foundation, 131 Bloor St. W., 2nd Floor of the Colonnade Building
RSVP Required: http://www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or (416) 966-1600 x103
RSVP Required: http://www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or (416) 966-1600 x103
A Taste of the World Walks presents this eerie ghost walking tour during Asian Heritage Month! Try snacks associated with Chinese a little-known ghost festival called Qing Ming, all the while listening this and many other ghost stories with multicultural twists as these thee areas are so culturally diverse! Find out which shops and/or favourite eateries are haunted!
Friday, May 27, 6:30 - 9:00 PM Red Pole w Black Cat, 350 Spadina Ave.
RSVP Required: info@TorontoWalksBikes.com or (416) 923-6813
FREE East Asian Homeland Festival Toronto Public Library presents eight Asian Homeland Festival on Saturdays throughout May. This is one festival which celebrates the breath of Asia. Only Marco Polo covered more Asian ground than their 2011 Asian Homelands Festivals!
12 PM Stories from Japan and beyond with Yusuke Tanaka and Nathalie Vachon.
1 PM Food demo & tasting with amazing chef, Winlai Wong of the hot King Street West eatery called Silk Route Asian Bistro & Bar.
2 PM Balinese dance and music with Sekar Rasa Duo
Saturday, May 28 Lilian H. Smith Branch
FREE Asian Film Festival screening: Bodyguards & Assassins [十月圍城]Reel Asian is presenting martial arts action-packed and star-studded film. It is 1905 Hong Kong and news has reached Chen Xiaobai that revolutionary leader Sun Yat-Sen will be arriving in the city for a secret meeting. Prior to his arrival, an elite army of deadly Qing assassins with lethal weapons has been posted all over the British colony. To save the fate of a nation, Chen recruits a gang of extraordinary citizens – amongst them a beggar, a rickshaw driver and stinky tofu vendor – to protect the great Sun Yat-Sen. Hang on to your seats! This epic blockbuster is non-stop combat. Winner of 8 Hong Kong Film Awards in 2010 including Best Film, Best Director and Best Action Choreography.
China 2009 | 139min | Cantonese & Mandarin with English subtitles | Rated 14A
Director Teddy Chan Tak Sun | Producers Peter Chan Ho-sun, Huang Jianxin
Actors Donnie Yen, Leon Lai, Wang Xueqi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Nicholas Tse, Hu Jun, Li Yuchun, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Fan Bing-bing, Zhou Yun, Wang Po-Chieh, Mengke Bateer, Cung Le
Saturday, May 28, 8:00 PM
Toronto Underground Cinema, 186 Spadina Avenue
Second Chinatown Foodies Walk: Dragon Boat Festival prep
A Taste of the Worlds Walks celebrates Asian Heritage Month by presenting a special culinary walking tour of Toronto's Second Chinatown. Savour and sample Zong Zi or Sticky rice dumplings at the hosted dim sum and tea stop at one of the oldest Chinese bakery. Culinary Historian and raconteur, Shirley Lum will have you chuckling over the lore and legend connecting the exhilarating boat race and the decadent dumplings! A tour of an Asian grocery store will get guests into the grove of picking up the necessary ingredients, and feel ready to prepare for the festivities!
Sunday, May 29 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Lucky Moose Statue, 393 Dundas St W/Beverley Sts.
Toronto Public Library presents this unique event. On the fifth day of the fifth moon, the dragon boat festival takes places. This year, this exciting lunar food festival takes place on Monday June 6th, 2011. How does one prepare for this fascinating event? What are the lore and legend connecting the Zong Zi or sticky rice dumplings to the Dragon Boat Festival? Find out by registering for your spots! Culinary historian, Shirley Lum will demonstrate how to make the savoury and sweet Zong Zi or dumplings, and then you get a chance to try it yourself!
Monday, May 30, 6:00 - 8:15 PM
Palmerston branch
Pre-register spots (416) 393-7680
Have a fabulous time!
Explore Toronto's various neighbourhoods
while celebrating Asian Heritage Month!
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