This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Tribute to Friendship – a celebration of harmony between the Jewish and Chinese people through the arts. Finding commonalities and respecting differences, this exhibition explores the 1000 years history of the Jewish presence in China. Artists from the two communities will showcase their work in a multi-disciplined and interpretive overview of the historical connections.
Thanks for the tremendous support from the communities and our friends, the opening night on May 25 is full. Please come and visit the exhibition from May 26th to June 8th .
感謝社區和朋友們的大力支持，5 月 25 日的開幕之夜座無虛席。 請於 5 月 26 日至 6 月 8 日前來參觀展覽。
In celebration of Jewish and Asian Heritage Month, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto is hosting the Tribute to Friendship Exhibition. The exhibition will feature the works of over 25 Jewish and Chinese artists that explore the 1000-year historical legacy of Jewish and Chinese communities.
Jewish life in China began in 960 CE when Jewish traders from Persia settled in the Sung Dynasty Capital of Kaifeng. During World War II, Shanghai became a safe haven for tens of thousands of Jewish refugees. Jewish life continues to flourish in China to this day.
The exhibition’s Opening Night on May 25th will highlight cultural experiences across Chinese and Jewish communities. Guests can expect to see a display of Jewish-Chinese architectural treasures of Shanghai by Clifford Korman of Kirkor Architects, as well as artifacts of Jewish families in China. Guests will also be able to enjoy a series of entertainment events taking place outside in the courtyard.
It has been 20 years since the two communities co-presented the Gift of Friendship, an art collection that eventually travelled to its new home in Shanghai. Much has changed in twenty years and spectres of racism have been acutely experienced by both communities. In recognition of the fight against xenophobia, the Tribute to Friendship is supported by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Stronger Together, and anti-racism community collaboration. May 21 is the United Nation World Day for Cultural Diversity, Dialogue and Development, which exemplified with this Exhibition. The exhibition period will take place from May 26th to June 8th.
Special thanks to our cultural partners: DiverseCity Expo supported by Baycrest, Holy Blossom Temple, Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, Mimi Chinese, Food Dudes, National Post, Hecny Group, and Kirkor Architects and Planners.
For more information and to arrange interviews prior to and on May 26, please contact Alice Qiao at Alice.qiao@cccgt.org or Michael Grit at Michael.grit@cccgt.org.
為慶祝猶太和亞洲文化遺產月，大多倫多中華文化中心將舉辦“向友誼致敬”藝術展。此展覽將有超過 25 位猶太和華人藝術家的作品，來共同探索中猶兩族人一千年來的寶貴歷史遺產。
猶太人在中國的生活始於公元 960 年，當時來自波斯的猶太商人定居在宋朝的首都開封。二戰期間，上海成為了數万猶太難民的一座遠東避風港。現今，猶太人的生活在中國逐步走向繁榮。
在5 月 25 日舉行的展覽開幕之夜將會是一場突顯兩族歷史和藝術底蘊的跨文化體驗。各位賓客將有機會看到由 Kirkor Architects 的 Clifford Korman 展示的上海中猶建築瑰寶，以及展現猶太家庭在中國生活的各項文物。最後，各位賓客也將有機會在庭院外享受一系列文化娛樂活動。
自兩個社區共同推出“友誼之禮”以來，已經過去了二十年， 而這件藝術收藏品最終前往了它在上海的新住處。這二十年來也發生了很大變化，中猶兩個社區都深刻地經歷了多項種族主義事件。為表彰反對仇外心理的鬥爭，“向友誼致敬”得到了Canadian Race Relations Foundation、眾志成城•社區聯盟、和反種族主義社區合作夥伴的支持。 5 月 21 日是聯合國世界文化多樣性、對話和發展日，本次展覽就是一個例證。本次展覽時間為5月26日至6月8日。
特別緻謝我們的文化合作夥伴：由 Baycrest支持的 DiverseCity Expo、Holy Blossom Temple、上海猶太難民博物館、Mimi Chinese、Food Dudes、National Post、Hecny Group 和 Kirkor Architects and Planners。
媒體聯絡：Alice Qiao : Alice.qiao@cccgt.org
为庆祝犹太和亚洲文化遗产月，大多伦多中华文化中心将举办“向友谊致敬”艺术展。此展览将有超过 25 位犹太和华人艺术家的作品，来共同探索中犹两族人一千年来的宝贵历史遗产。
犹太人在中国的生活始于公元 960 年，当时来自波斯的犹太商人定居在宋朝的首都开封。二战期间，上海成为了数万犹太难民的一座远东避风港。现今，犹太人的生活在中国逐步走向繁荣。
在5 月 25 日举行的展览开幕之夜将会是一场突显两族历史和艺术底蕴的跨文化体验。各位宾客将有机会看到由 Kirkor Architects 的 Clifford Korman 展示的上海中犹建筑瑰宝，以及展现犹太家庭在中国生活的各项文物。最后，各位宾客也将有机会在庭院外享受一系列文化娱乐活动。
自两个社区共同推出“友谊之礼”以来，已经过去了二十年， 而这件艺术收藏品最终前往了它在上海的新住处。这二十年来也发生了很大变化，中犹两个社区都深刻地经历了多项种族主义事件。为表彰反对仇外心理的斗争，“向友谊致敬”得到了Canadian Race Relations Foundation、众志成城•社区联盟、和反种族主义社区合作伙伴的支持。 5 月 21 日是联合国世界文化多样性、对话和发展日，本次展览就是一个例证。本次展览时间为5月26日至6月8日。
特别致谢我们的文化合作伙伴：由 Baycrest支持的 DiverseCity Expo、Holy Blossom Temple、上海犹太难民博物馆、Mimi Chinese、Food Dudes、National Post、Hecny Group 和 Kirkor Architects and Planners。