Toronto Cultural Mingle Association
2025 NEWEMARKET ASIAN HARMONY FESTIVAL
Toronto Cultural Mingle Association (TCMA) proudly presents the 2025 Asian Harmony Festival – Stage Performances in Newmarket, a signature cultural event celebrating the diversity of pan-Asian communities and promoting intercultural understanding in Newmarket, Aurora, and northern York Region.
The festival aims to build cultural knowledge and appreciation among attendees from diverse backgrounds through live performances, interactive cultural workshops, an art exhibition, and a panel discussion. These activities will provide participants with deeper insight into the customs, history, and cultural identity of the many pan-Asian communities that contribute to the region’s growing cultural vibrancy.
By showcasing the rich traditions and artistic expressions of Asian communities, the festival seeks to promote cross-cultural dialogue, celebrate diversity, and highlight the important role pan-Asian communities play in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the Newmarket-Aurora area.
In addition to entertainment, the event will offer meaningful educational experiences that encourage community connection and cultural awareness. A cultural exhibition connected to the festival may also inspire a future mural or permanent display at Newmarket City Hall in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, leaving a lasting legacy for the community.
A NIGHT OF WONDERS UNDER THE HARVEST MOON
From the first beat of the drum to the final bow beneath the Newmarket Theatre lights, our stage comes alive with a breathtaking tapestry of art forms — ancient and contemporary, solemn and joyful — each performance a love letter to the cultures that make our community whole.
OPENING DANCE "SONGS OF THE LAND" — JOINT PERFORMANCE BY ORDINARY PEOPLE ART CENTER, JOYFUL CARNIVAL, AND CHARMING SUNSET
DUNHUANG DANCE "FLYING APSARAS" — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION, YI BINHONG
IRANIAN DANCE — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
SAMBA DANCE — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
INDIAN DANCE — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
IRANIAN PERSIAN DANCE — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
JAZZ DANCE — NOAH, TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
"BEACH OF SHANGHAI"
ORCHESTRAL JOURNEY — CANADA AISHANG ART CENTER
DANCE "BEAUTY IN THE RAINY ALLEY" — 108 HEALTH PROMOTION ASSOCIATION
TIBETAN DANCE "SUN GIRL" — CHARMING SUNSET ART TROUPE
MONGOLIAN DANCE "NIGHT IN ULAANBAATAR" — ORDINARY PEOPLE ART CENTER
"PAINTED FACE DAN ROLE" — ORDINARY PEOPLE ART CENTER, TIANFEI ART TROUPE
WOMEN'S CHORUS "SENDING YOU OFF" — FANGHUA ART TROUPE
42-STYLE TAI CHI SWORD — CANADA CHEN-STYLE TAI CHI TEAM
GIRLS' GROUP DANCE
AFRICAN DRUM "GETTING BETTER AND BETTER" — YAYUN DRUM JOY TEAM
DUET "MEETING AT THE AOBAO" — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
ACROBATIC DANCE — NOAH, TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
PIPA SOLO "RUSHING TO THE GRAND FAIR" — TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION, LI YUTONG
MODERN DANCE
SOLO PERFORMANCE BY 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL
BALLET
FEMALE SOLO "BEAUTIFUL HOMELAND" — LIANG MEIYING, PRESIDENT OF CHINESE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
ENERGETIC DANCE BY 8-YEAR-OLD BOY
SOLO PERFORMANCE BY 8-YEAR-OLD BOY
A NIGHT OF WONDERS UNDER THE HARVEST MOON
From the first beat of the drum to the final bow beneath the Newmarket Theatre lights, our stage comes alive with a breathtaking tapestry of art forms — ancient and contemporary, solemn and joyful — each performance a love letter to the cultures that make our community whole.
Q&A PANEL: IN-DEPTH DIALOGUE AMONG REPRESENTATIVE FIGURES FROM VARIOUS ETHNIC CULTURES
NEWMARKET DEPUTY MAYOR TOM VEGH PRESENTS AWARDS TO VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE MADE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
2025 NEWEMCOMMENDATION ADDRESS BY NEWMARKET DEPUTY MAYOR TOM VEGHARKET
WORDS OF GRATITUDE BY GINA CHAI, DIRECTOR OF TORONTO CULTURAL MINGLE ASSOCIATION
TO OPEN THE PERFORMANCE, BILINGUAL HOST MA MEILIN INTRODUCES AN OVERVIEW OF THE FESTIVAL
ROYAL ENCOUNTERS — PHOTO MOMENTS WITH DISNEY PRINCESSES
Don't miss your chance to step into a fairy tale! Our beloved Disney Princesses will be making a special appearance at the 2025 Newmarket Asian Harmony Festival, ready to meet you and your little ones for a magical photo moment you'll treasure forever.
ROBES, RITUALS & THE RUSTLE OF SILK
Step back in time and wrap yourself in the elegance of ancient China. At the 2025 Newmarket Asian Harmony Festival, we invite you to don the graceful folds of traditional Hanfu and be photographed against a beautifully curated backdrop inspired by the golden Mid-Autumn harvest moon.
Just steps away, let the world slow down as our Tea Masters invite you into the ancient and meditative world of Chinese tea ceremony (茶道). Watch in quiet awe as each gesture — from warming the cup to pouring the first steep — tells a story of harmony, respect, and mindfulness passed down through generations.
A THOUSAND FLAVOURS UNDER ONE MOON
No festival is complete without food — and at the 2025 Newmarket Asian Harmony Festival, we're bringing the vibrant, irresistible world of traditional Asian street snacks right to your fingertips.
Wander through our festival food lane and let your senses lead the way. The sizzle of the griddle, the sweet waft of sesame, the warmth of a freshly steamed bun — every bite is a memory, every flavour a journey back home.
