The 11th Literati Era Culture and Arts Festival "The Art of Poetry and Song" Kicks Off in Markham on October 24

MARKHAM, ON — Hosted by the Canada One Family Network, the 11th Literati Era Culture and Arts Festival "The Art of Poetry and Song" series will grandly open at 1:00 PM on October 24, 2026, at New Kennedy Square in Markham.

This major cultural event serves as a dynamic platform for local artists and youth who are passionate about traditional culture. Parents are warmly invited to bring their children and participate in this meaningful community event.

The Opening Ceremony and Literati Gathering (Yaji) are free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy traditional tea tastings and exquisite refreshments while experiencing the charm of traditional arts.

The Literati Gathering will introduce traditional literati arts to the public, featuring captivating performances by contestants of the Youth Recitation Competition and the Toronto Recitation Art Troupe. A curated selection of submitted artwork from the art exhibition will also be displayed on-site.

This year’s Youth Recitation Competition and Art Competition are themed around the classic The Book of Songs (Shi Jing). To accommodate enthusiastic participants, the online submission deadline has been extended to October 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM (midnight). Submissions can be made via the official website: www.Canadaonefamilynetwork.ca.

As a grand finale, "The Art of Poetry and Song" Classical Concert will take place on November 1. The concert will bring together ancient and contemporary poetry, opera, and literary arts, seamlessly blending court music, choral singing, dance, and martial arts. Combining classic heritage with contemporary original works alongside "The Book of Songs" Art Exhibition, it promises to be a magnificent cultural feast.

For concert ticket reservations and event updates, please visit www.canadaonefamilynetwork.ca. Free tickets are specially offered for youth under 16 years old. For further inquiries, please contact canadaonefamilynetwork@gmail.com.

第十一屆文人時代文化藝術節「詞曲之藝」10月24日於萬錦市盛大開幕

【安省萬錦市訊】 由加拿大一同家園文化中心主辦之第十一屆文人時代文化藝術節「詞曲之藝」系列活動，將於2026年10月24日中午一點在萬錦市新旺角廣場隆重開幕。

這場文化盛事將為本地藝術家和愛好傳統文化的青少年搭建展現才華的平台，歡迎家長帶孩子們共同前來參加，親身體驗中華傳統文化的魅力。

大會宣布，開幕式和雅集活動將對公眾免費開放，現場特別提供精美茶點與傳統茶席供來賓品茗體驗。

雅集活動將向公眾深入介紹傳統文人藝術，並安排少兒朗誦大賽參賽者以及多倫多朗誦藝術團帶來精彩的現場表演，同時也將展出部分已提交的藝術展優秀作品。

今年少兒朗誦大賽與藝術大賽的主題為經典著作《詩經》。為方便更多青少年報名，作品提交的網站截止日期已特別延至10月30日晚間12時止，線上報名與提交網址為：www.cofn.ca

此外，作為本次藝術節的重頭戲——11月1日登場的「詞曲之藝」主題古典音樂會，將薈萃古今詩詞、戲曲与文學藝術，融匯雅樂、合唱、舞蹈及武術等多重元素，集經典傳承與當代原創於一台，並於同期舉辦《詩經》主題藝術展，實為一場不容錯過的文化藝術盛宴。

音樂會門票現已開放訂購，詳情請查詢 www.cofn.ca

本次活動特別對16歲以下少兒提供免費訂票優惠，如有任何疑問，歡迎來信洽詢：canadaonefamilynetwork@gmail.com