Celebrating the Moon Festival with the Vaughan community
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Giving
thanks at the Mayor’s Lunar Gala
The Mayor’s Lunar Gala raised a total of $75,000 which includes a
$25,000 pledge from Mayor Bevilacqua through his Spirit of Generosity
initiative. Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco serves as the Honorary Chair of the
Mayor’s Lunar Gala. All proceeds raised at the event benefit the Mackenzie Health
Foundation to support the
Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, a cornerstone of Vaughan’s city-building efforts.
“As one of the most cherished and meaningful traditions in Asian
culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a custom that brings families and friends
together to give thanks for life’s many blessings. At this year’s Mayor’s Lunar
Gala, we proudly recognized the important social, cultural and economic
contributions of Vaughan’s growing Asian community, while recommitting our
collective support for the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital. Through our combined
efforts, we are making a significant investment into Vaughan’s bright and
promising future. I want to express my gratitude to the Mayor’s Lunar Gala
co-chairs, Irwin Li, Justin Poy and Andy Chan, as well as Councillor Sandra
Yeung Racco, for their hard work and dedication to bringing this event to life.
I extend my best wishes to all for another year of health, happiness and
prosperity.”
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated
every year by Asian communities in Vaughan and around the world. This tradition
dates back to ancient China and celebrates the coming together of family and
friends to enjoy the moonlight and give thanks to the year’s harvest. To honour
this important custom, the City of Vaughan held the second Mayor’s Lunar Gala
on Friday, Sept. 20, at Riviera Parque.
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- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- The event was held on Friday, Sept. 20 at Riviera Parque.
- The event was generously supported by corporate and media sponsors.
LEARN MORE
- Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
- Mayor’s sends greetings for Lunar Gala video
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