To join in the festivities, we’ll celebrate it with Carlina Chen, an artist and staff member at the OCAD University in Toronto. Born in Taiwan, Carlina came to Canada to study art and decided to stay. Carlina has curated exhibits and her art has been shown in a multitude of exhibits in Canada and Taiwan. Her dual cultural experience has enriched her work
Carlina will talk to us about the significance of the Lunar New Year, and she’ll speak about her personal experiences celebrating it in Taiwan and Canada. She'll highlight some of the current practices and traditions in Asian countries as well as local practices in Toronto’s Chinatown.
When: Thursday, February 11, 2021
Time: 6 to 7:00 p.m. Rome time
Meeting Place: wherever you are -- remote interactive talk on Zoom.
Cost: free
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.
