The 34th Annual Dragon Ball returned stronger than ever, in fact it was sold-out weeks in advance after finally returning to an in-person event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Upwards of 1200 guest patrons and dignitaries were welcomed with a reception that was bounty-full and presented by young Chinese-Canadian chefs under a theme of “from memories to creativity”.
[ux_gallery ids=”3826,3827,3828,3829,3830″ style=”default” type=”grid” grid=”10″ grid_height__sm=”600px” col_spacing=”small”]Prior to a lavish sit-down dinner, a very well dressed crowd mingled with performers and the God of Good Fortune for some excellent photographic moments.
[ux_gallery ids=”3831,3832,3833,3834,3835″ style=”default” type=”grid” grid=”10″ grid_height__sm=”600px” col_spacing=”small”]All would agree that Nicole Servinis and Winston Sih were a perfect choice to emcee this event and introduce acts like the featured magic show by Louise Chan and many others. In theme with the Year of the Rabbit and a Dragons resilience, all necessary proceeds will go towards Yee Hong’s services and programs for some 8000 seniors now on a 10 year wait list. There are now 4 community centres, but the goal of the building fund is to create 3 more.
[ux_gallery ids=”3836,3837,3838,3839,3840″ style=”default” type=”grid” grid=”10″ grid_height__sm=”600px” col_spacing=”small”]An urgent need, however already Yee Hong has raised 24$million over decades and with the goal set for 2023 being another 6$million, hopefully the 2023 Dragon Ball will get them to where they need to be for an ever aging community.
[ux_gallery ids=”3841,3842,3843,3844,3845″ style=”default” type=”grid” grid=”10″ grid_height__sm=”600px” col_spacing=”small”]As always, our thanks to Cathy Zhou and the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation for the invitation to cover the 34th Annual Dragon Ball.
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