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30th Anniversary of TTCS of Poland at International Workshop
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Poland in July during the five-day International Workshop in Krakow. There were 239 participants plus 18 people who came for the weekend. Carmen Capilla and Paul Davies led the workshop, encouraging us to practice awareness. They reminded us that it was important to […]
We have liftoff!
CIT Week is launched at the International Centre, near Orangeville. Lots of happy faces and reunions of friends. We’ve done our first two sets together and organised ourselves quietly into 71 groups in just under 15 minutes!
T minus 22 hours till CIT liftoff …
We’re ready and waiting for the registration rush. Today is mass pick-up day for the transport team as the family flies in from around the world and Canada.
T minus 36 hours till CIT liftoff …
We look rather beautiful at the International Centre at night-time too …
All Souls at the International Centre
Chanters are serving the community this weekend by taking part in All Souls ceremonies at the International Centre, near Orangeville.
T minus 43 hours till CIT lift-off …
… and we’re looking gorgeous! Can’t wait for the party to start.
Holyrood, Newfoundland Annual Intensive and BBQ
On July 9, 32 members of the Newfoundland branch (Atlantic Region, Canada) plus friends and family gathered for our annual intensive and BBQ in beautiful Holyrood, near St John’s. The three hour intensive included practice of several moves and, of course, sets. This annual event is another great way for newer members to become more […]
All Souls Festival Begins at Wong Dai Sin Temple
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® holds All Souls events at each of our three temples annually. This practice follows Master Moy Lin Shin’s wishes to heal the sick and soothe the deceased. All Souls begins this year with Taoist chanting ceremonies at our Wong Dai Sin Temple today. Ceremonies will also be held at […]
Surrey, British Columbia Hosts Annual Picnic
A fun time was had by over 60 people and 3 dogs at the annual Surrey Branch Picnic on Saturday, July 23. Attendees from the Surrey, Chilliwack, and Vancouver branches were enthusiastic about doing the ”109th tai chi move” as they dug into the variety of foods brought for the potluck get-together. Sets of tai […]
Double Dose of Dragon Dancing
This past weekend participants from the Bathurst location of the Toronto branch danced the dragon for the first time … and for two events on the same day. Saturday morning saw the 10-person dragon wend its way from the venerable Bathurst location through the surrounding residential area to appear at the Wychwood Barns Farmers’ Market where we […]
Colorado Celebrates 30 Years and Hosts International Workshop
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Colorado branch under sunny, warm skies with 89 participants at an International Workshop June 24 through 26. To kick off a great weekend, the group was treated to a salmon dinner by the cooking crew on Friday night. Members reunited, chatted and enjoyed each other’s company. Foundations and […]
Memories Past and Present in Creemore, Ontario
It was a warm and sunny day as almost 80 participants and guests arrived to celebrate the Collingwood branch’s 20th Anniversary at its Creemore location. For the past 8 years Creemore has hosted a potluck and tai chi evening. This year, the evening also included a walk down memory lane with a slide show presentation […]
Three Beginner Weekends in Great Britain
The weekend of 18-19 June saw three beginner weekends occurring, in Cambridge, Colchester and Edinburgh. Over 200 people appeared to learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi® arts in these three locations. In their own words (and pictures)…. Cambridge – A very enjoyable weekend. Friendly instructors and good food. I would recommend to others. [Pete] – What […]
Be in to win — Wong Dai Sin photo contest
We are holding a photo contest to celebrate Wong Dai Sin Temple winning the Governor General’s Medal for Architecture 2016 Award, the A-Z Award, and the Ontario Concrete Award. A ceremony to award prizes will be held at Fung Loy Kok’s Wong Dai Sin Temple on International Awareness Day, August 11, 2016. Contest details WHEN: July […]
Dragon Dances on Canada Day in Port Credit, Ontario
To celebrate the 149th anniversary of the founding of Canada over 40 joyous practitioners of Taoist Tai Chi® arts took part in the grand parade during Port Credit’s annual Paint the Town Red event on July 1st. This is the second year we have paraded our 22-person dragon to the delight of young and old […]
FLK thanked for ’incredible dedication’
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism has been thanked for its “incredible dedication and commitment to other peoples’ needs” in a ceremony marking the completion of its CAD$100,000 donation to the Fort McMurray wildfire appeal. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti said the institute’s help for “men, women and children you’ll never meet is the highest form […]
Etobicoke Holds Spring Luncheon Fundraiser Event
On June 13th, the Etobicoke location held their 3rd annual Spring Luncheon. It was another successful event with 50 people in attendance. We had live music, a raffle and excellent food! This year we raised $710.00! It will go toward the FLK pledge to the Alberta Fire Relief.
Intensifs de révision pour la levée de fonds pour le feux de forêt en Alberta
Plusieurs intensifs de révision ont eu lieu dans les dernières semaines pour la levée de fonds pour les feux de forêts en Alberta. Ces intensifs sont organisés même partout au Canada. Informez-vous auprès de votre instructeur si vous souhaitez contribuer, ou si l’intensif de votre emplacement n’a pas encore eu lieu. Plusieurs photos seront ajoutées […]
CHEK TV covers Cross Canada Seniors Day in Victoria, BC
News coverage of the Cross Canada Seniors’ Day program held in Victoria, BC. [huge_it_video_player id=”3″]Courtesy of CHEK Media.
Fifteen Years of Taoist Tai Chi in Sopron, Hungary
Although the Hungarian capital has the most tai chi practitioners in the country, there is another location that occupies a special place within the life and history of the Hungarian Taoist Tai Chi community. This is Sopron, close to the northwestern border with Austria, where Taoist Tai Chi celebrated its 15th anniversary on May 7, […]
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