/R E P E A T -- 40 years celebrations to include North America's largest
Chinese dragon, back from Olympics - Hundreds parading from Yonge-Dundas
Square to spread awareness of health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi(TM) arts/
TORONTO, Aug. 11 /CNW Telbec/ -
What: A colourful parade, comprised of hundreds of members of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, complete with marching bands, flags and the LONGEST TRADITIONAL CHINESE DRAGON in North America, measuring 330 ft. (100 m.). As participants gather for the parade, Society medical adviser will explain benefits of the Taoist Tai Chi(TM) internal arts of health to the public. Why: The International Taoist Tai Chi Society, the world's largest non- profit Tai Chi organization with 40,000 members in 26 countries, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010. When: Thursday, Aug 12, 2010 - rain or shine Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto 10:00 Introduction of international representatives Conference by Dr. Bruce McFarlane MD 11:30 Parade Parade route: From Yonge-Dundas Square, north on Victoria to Dundas, west on Dundas to Yonge, south on Yonge to Shuter, east on Shuter to Victoria, north on Victoria to Yonge- Dundas Square. 12:30 Dragon Dance in the Square. Who: All events are public. NOTE TO EDITORS: Selection of photos file will be available from CNW Newswire as event unfolds.
For further information: Media Contacts (Cells): Bernard Voyer, (514) 995-5271; Dave Draper, (647) 984-5892; Mitchell Davis, (917) 208-9312; www.taoist.org
Share this article