Thank you for the correction! Here is the revised English translation with Ms. Sharifa Khan correctly identified as the Chair of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT):
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto Successfully Hosts the 26th Imperial Ball
September 29, 2026
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) successfully hosted its 26th annual “Imperial Ball” fundraising gala on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto. Guests from government, business, community leadership, and the arts and culture sectors gathered to enjoy fine cuisine, music, and dance performances, while uniting to support the Centre’s development through a charity auction—bringing strength to cultural heritage and community exchange.
Dignitaries in attendance included Federal Minister of Natural Resources Tim Hodgson; Members of Parliament Jean Yip, Maggie Chi, and Michael Ma; former Senator Victor Oh; Ontario Minister for Seniors Raymond Cho; Member of Provincial Parliament Aris Babikian; Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow; Mayor of Richmond Hill David West; Toronto City Councillor Jamaal Myers; and Vaughan Regional Councillor Mario Racco. Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto Cheng Hongbo and Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto Bill Wong also attended to show their support and join in the celebration with guests across all sectors.
Ms. Sharifa Khan, Chair of the CCCGT, stated: “Reaching its 26th year, the Imperial Ball is a milestone event that stands as a testament to the Cultural Centre’s decades of dedicated efforts to build bridges, foster community connections, and deepen cultural understanding across Toronto’s diverse communities.” This year’s Imperial Ball was once again chaired by Anniversary Gala Chair Mr. Lenny Wong. A long-time steadfast supporter of the Cultural Centre, Mr. Wong collaborated with the organizing committee and community supporters to drive this annual fundraising flagship event forward, continuing their shared mission of serving the community and preserving cultural heritage.
Art Meets Technology: Demonstrating Diverse Creativity
The evening’s program seamlessly blended music, dance, and technological innovation. During the welcome reception, the Royal Canadian Navy Band delivered a special performance to kick off the gala. Guests then savored a gourmet dinner carefully crafted by the executive chef of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel while enjoying a series of splendid performances, spending an artistically rich evening together.
Goh Ballet Academy Canada showcased the beauty of ballet through graceful dance; renowned Toronto Chinese traditional instrument performers Wendy Zhao, Amely Zhou, and Lina Cao collaborated to present the delicate elegance of Chinese music through expressive melodies. Anita Tong, Champion and Best Performance Award winner of the 2025 Golden Song Singing Contest organized by Fairchild Radio and co-organized by Talentvision, also delivered a moving vocal performance that added sparkle to the event.
A major highlight of this year’s gala was a robotic dance performance presented by CDE Brand Empowerment. The performance integrated technological creativity into stage performance, injecting fresh energy into this cultural event and demonstrating the captivating synergy between art and technology.
The gala also featured a charity auction. A magnificent necklace and stylish earrings generously donated by Royal de Versailles, along with fine Moutai donated by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto, were successfully bid on by guests, raising vital funds for the Cultural Centre. The Centre extends its heartiest gratitude to all donors and participating bidders for supporting cultural heritage and community development with concrete actions.
Supporting the “Lanting Garden” to Continue Cultural Heritage
The majority of the proceeds from this year’s gala will go toward supporting the Cultural Centre’s flagship project, the “Lanting Garden.” Designed to celebrate Asian traditional culture, the garden aims to create a shared cultural space for the community and leave behind a landmark carrying cultural heritage for future generations.
The remaining funds will support the Centre’s year-round cultural and educational programs, providing continuous opportunities for learning, exchange, and growth to people of all ages and backgrounds across the Greater Toronto Area.
From traditional Chinese music and classical ballet to robotic dance, this year’s Imperial Ball showcased the seamless fusion of cultural heritage and contemporary creativity, reflecting the Cultural Centre’s mission to connect generations and communities. The Cultural Centre sincerely thanks all guests, sponsors, donors, performing teams, volunteers, media, and community partners for their support, and looks forward to continuing to work hand in hand to advance cultural development and community building.
AI Translation
大多伦多中华文化中心（CCCGT）于 2026 年 9 月 26 日（星期六）假多伦多市中心费尔蒙皇家约克酒店（Fairmont Royal York Hotel）举行第 26 届「华讌」（Imperial Ball）筹款晚宴。政商界嘉宾、社区领袖、文化艺术界代表及各界友好聚首一堂，在品尝美馔、欣赏音乐与舞蹈之余，透过慈善拍卖共同支持文化中心的发展，为文化传承与社区交流凝聚力量。
出席本届晚宴的嘉宾包括联邦资源部长天河山（Tim Hodgson）、国会议员叶嘉丽（JeanYip）、迟月（Maggie Chi）及马荣铮（Michael Ma）；前参议员胡子修、安省耆老厅长赵成俊（RaymondCho）、省议员白必勤（Aris Babikian）；多伦多市长邹至蕙（Olivia Chow）、烈治文山市长 David West、多伦多市议员麦智谋（Jamaal Myers），以及旺市区域议员Mario Racco。中国驻多伦多代总领事程洪波及香港驻多伦多经济贸易办事处处长王国彪（Bill Wong）亦莅临支持，与各界嘉宾共襄盛举。
大多伦多中华文化中心主席简慧儿表示：「『华讌』今年迈进第 26 个年头，是一项别具里程碑意义的盛会，见证文化中心数十年来致力在多伦多多元化社区之间搭建桥梁、促进社区联系以及深化文化理解的努力。」本届「华讌」继续由黄明亮（Lenny Wong）担任周年庆典主席。黄先生多年来鼎力支持文化中心，并与筹委会及各界支持者携手，推动这项年度筹款盛事，延续服务社区、传承文化的共同使命。
晚宴节目融汇音乐、舞蹈与科技创意。迎宾酒会期间，加拿大皇家海军舰队军乐团献上特别演出，为晚会揭开序幕。宾客随后品尝由费尔蒙皇家约克酒店行政总厨精心炮制的佳肴，并欣赏精彩纷呈的表演，共度洋溢艺术气息的美好晚上。
多伦多高芭蕾舞团（Goh Ballet Academy Canada）以优雅舞姿展现芭蕾艺术之美；多伦多著名中乐演奏家赵文（Wendy Zhao）、周家丽（Amely Zhou）及曹丽娜（Lina Cao）携手献奏，以悠扬乐韵呈现中乐的细腻韵味。由加拿大中文电台主办、新时代电视协办的 2025 年金曲歌唱大赛冠军暨最佳演绎奖得主唐可欣（Anita Tong）亦献上动人歌曲为晚宴增添光彩。
今年晚宴的一大亮点，是由 CDE 品牌赋能（CDE Brand Empowerment）带来的机械人舞蹈表演。演出将科技创意融入舞台艺术，为这场文化盛会注入新意，展现艺术与科技结合的魅力。
晚宴亦设慈善拍卖。由 Royal de Versailles 慷慨捐赠的瑰丽颈链及时尚耳环，以及中国驻多伦多总领事馆捐赠的茅台佳酿，均由宾客成功投得，为文化中心筹得善款。文化中心衷心感谢各位捐赠者及竞投嘉宾，以实际行动支持文化传承与社区发展。支持「兰亭花园」 延续文化传承
本届晚宴大部分收益将用于支持文化中心的重点项目「兰亭花园」（LantingGarden）。这座园林旨在弘扬亚洲传统文化，为社区打造共享的文化空间，并为后世留下一座承载文化传承的地标。
从传统中乐、芭蕾艺术到机械人舞蹈，本届「华讌」呈现文化传承与当代创意的交融，也体现文化中心连系不同世代及社群的使命。文化中心衷心感谢所有嘉宾、赞助商、捐助者、表演团队、义工、媒体及社区伙伴的支持，期待继续携手推动文化建设与社区发展。
