Celebrating Chinese New Year in Vancouver
On February 10, 2019, participants from the Vancouver and Chilliwack branches celebrated the Year of the Boar by brush kneeing and waving hands like clouds together in the Vancouver Chinatown … Read more…
Author: Pacific Region Canada Blog Editor
Celebrating 30 Years in Central Vancouver Island, BC
Over 240 people attended a National Program hosted January 25-26, 2019 in Parksville in honour of the 30th anniversary of the Central Vancouver Island branch. Not only was this a … Read more…
Central Vancouver Island Regional Program in Vancouver
Inspired by the example of Central Region hosting programs at the International Center in Florida, the Central Vancouver Island Branch organized a Regional Intensive at the Pacific Region Centre in … Read more…
National Program and Banquet in Vancouver, British Columbia
There was a great turnout with 160 participants at the program and the “To Your Health” banquet. We enjoyed a lovely pre-workshop evening chanting the Northern Dipper together. Chanting can … Read more…
National Lok Hup Program on Vancouver Island, Canada
How many tai chi’ers does it take to do Lok Hup in Parksville, British Columbia? “191”, a truly auspicious event! Practitioners gathered in the highest goodness, arriving from Phoenix, Winnipeg, … Read more…
An International Seniors’ Day Experience in Vancouver
On October 1st, 18 participants from the Sunshine Coast made the journey to celebrate International Seniors’ Day at the Pacific Region Centre in Vancouver. This entailed a 40-minute ferry ride … Read more…
Marathon of Moves in Vancouver, Canada
The Vancouver branch raised approximately $800 during our Marathon of Moves event on May 18. Seventy people participated in the day, which involved 10.5 hours of continuous sets at the … Read more…
National Program and Banquet in Vancouver, Canada
The Vancouver branch hosted a national program and a “To Your Health” banquet over the weekend of April 29 & 30, 2017. We were honoured to have Marsha Eberhardt, President … Read more…
Snow Shoveling as Practical Taoist Training
Participants in Vancouver, Canada took part in some very practical tor-yu training to help make the Pacific Region Centre more accessible during a recent snowfall. The 10-20 cm accumulation of the … Read more…
Largest Workshop in Victoria, Canada
The Victoria centre filled with over 160 people, bringing a lively sense of bonhomie as these gatherings do. They were here for a National Workshop and Chinese New Year banquet, … Read more…
Demo for Parkinson’s SuperWalk in Langley, British Columbia
Participants demonstrate the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® arts at the Parkinson’s SuperWalk in Langley, BC on Sunday September 11th, 2016.
Minister of Agriculture and MLA Join in Practicing Taoist Tai Chi® Arts
The British Columbia Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick joined Farmers’ Market manager Helen Fathers, Brian Bethel of Fung Loy Kok Surrey branch, and Surrey-White Rock Member of Legislative Assembly Gordon … Read more…
Surrey, British Columbia Hosts Annual Picnic
A fun time was had by over 60 people and 3 dogs at the annual Surrey Branch Picnic on Saturday, July 23. Attendees from the Surrey, Chilliwack, and Vancouver branches … Read more…
Banquet and National Program in Vancouver, British Columbia
Going back to basics and building solid foundations were the focus on April 23 and 24 in Vancouver as Andrew Hung, Executive Director of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of … Read more…
Vancouver Chinese New Year Celebration and Parade
The Vancouver branch celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Monkey with food and games as well as by joining the local Chinese and other communities in the annual … Read more…
Surrey, BC Participants Celebrate the Year of the Fire Monkey, Fundraise for the Fenway
The evening of February 13th, 2016 saw over 60 Surrey, British Columbia participants and their families celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Fire Monkey with a pot-luck dinner. … Read more…
Dan Yu Challenge Comments From Canada’s Pacific Region
Participants from across Canada are taking part in a six-week national dan yu challenge. One only challenges one’s self to do more dan yu’s, not others. Donations are freely given to support fundraising for the International … Read more…
Rolling for the Fenway
The Southern Interior Branch of the Pacific Region is holding our annual Chinese New Year workshop at our Vernon, British Columbia location. We are planning an Asian themed dinner for … Read more…
Haida Gwaii Participants Demonstrate Taoist Tai Chi® arts at Queen Charlotte Parade
Participants in Haida Gwaii support the annual Hospital Day in the village of Queen Charlotte. This fundraising effort is one of the largest public events held on our small, remote … Read more…
The way we moved caught the politician’s eye
John Horgan, leader of the opposition in the British Columbia Legislature, was inspired by the spiritual feeling he saw in “the unity of movement” on Nov. 13 as he watched … Read more…
