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The Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver
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二○二五年活動
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2025 Event Logs
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蛇來運轉，好運綿綿！ 金蛇狂舞，幸福高歌！
銀蛇報喜，年年如意！
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Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and prosperous 2025! 
January 1st marks a fresh start for 2025, filled
with new beginnings, traditions, and
resolutions. People celebrate with fireworks,
gatherings, and symbolic foods, emphasizing
love, family, and optimism.
Vancouver YFT
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溫哥華余風采堂舉行團拜聚餐
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2025 New Year Get Together Party 
A New Year get together dinner party was held at
the Grand Crystal Seafood Restaurant on Friday,
January 24, 2025.
Vancouver YFT board directors, spouses and
guests were attending this event.
Chairman Phillip Yu wishing everyone a
prosperous and happy lunar new year of the
snake!
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂舉行 2023-2024 年度獎學金頒獎典禮
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Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver Scholarship Presentation Ceremony          
Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver Scholarship
Presentation Ceremony 2023-2024 was successfully
held on 8 March 2025 at the Floata Seafood
Restaurant, members of the YFT Board of
Directors, donors, guests, parents, and student
awardees, gathered to celebrate the students'
achievements in the past year and share in their
joy.
A special award of Recognition was given to Mrs.
Joseph Yee, for her continue yearly support and
sponsoring the annual YFT Essay contest.
Martin Yee
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溫哥華馬氏宗親會慶祝成立七十五週年聯歡晚宴
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The Mah Benevolent Society of Vancouver 75th Anniversary Evening Gala             
The Mahs celebrated their 75th anniversary
evening Spring Banquet Gala at the Pink Pearl
Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, March 15.
Four members of the YFT Society of Vancouver
also attended the Mah's noon ceremony.
Phillip Yu
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舍路余風采堂春節聯歡盛宴隆重舉行
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Vancouver YFT members attended the Seattle YFT Spring Banquet      
The Seattle YFT Spring Banquet was held at the
Ding Feng Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, March
29, 2025.
Vancouver YFT members, Michelle Yee, Crystal Yee
and Canada YFT Chairman, Mr. Bill Yee and
spouse, Carol attended this event.
Crystal Addison
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余風采堂舉行春祭紀念先僑
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Qingming Festival - Vancouver YFT Annual Ching Ming Memorial Service     
On Sunday, March 30th, around 11:00am, twelve
members of the YFT Society of Vancouver and
Canada gathered at the Mountainview Cemetery to
attend the annual Ching Ming memorial service.
Members had lunch together at the Yee Fung Toy
Hall after the ancestor ceremony.
Phillip Yu
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加拿大余風采總堂余宏榮主席出席「溫哥華—廣州締結友好城市40周年」活動
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Sister City Relationship between Guangzhou and Vancouver     
Vancouver twinned with Guangzhou, the capital of
China’s most-populous province Guangdong in
1985. Guangdong is the ancestral home to many
British Columbians of Chinese descent and known
as the manufacturing and high-tech heartland of
China.
On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Consulate General
of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver
hosted a reception celebrating the 40th
anniversary of the Sister City relationship
between Guangzhou and Vancouver.
Bill Yee, Chairman of the Yee Fung Toy Society
of Canada, a retired B.C. Provincial Court
judge, he was the first Chinese Canadian elected
to Vancouver city council in 1982 and he
remained at 12th and Cambie until 1986. The
honorary citizen of Guangzhou, Vancouver’s
Chinese sister city, also served on the
Vancouver Police Board (1992 to 1997) and BC
Hydro board (1997 to 1999). Bill was invited to
attend the 40th anniversary celebration.
During the event, Chairman Bill Yee was asked to
make a speech, in his speech, he recalled that
during his tenure as a city Councillor, he
actively traveled between Guangzhou and
Vancouver, and after two years of hard work, he
finally facilitated the signing of a sister city
agreement on March 27, 1985, between the then
mayor of Guangzhou, Yip Xuanping, and the mayor
of Vancouver, Mike Harcourt. Since then,
Vancouver has become Guangzhou's second
international sister city in North America.
William Ma, President of the Vancouver-Guangzhou
Friendship Association, said that the
association is actively planning to organize a
delegation of overseas Chinese, business and
municipal government in Greater Vancouver to
visit Guangzhou this autumn to conduct cultural
and commercial exchanges and deepen the friendly
relations between the two sister cities.
Martin Yee
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風采堂耆英組慶賀母親節暨耆英壽辰聯歡午宴
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Vancouver YFT Mother's Day Luncheon And Senior Birthday Party         
The Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver senior
group celebrated Mothers Day and senior member’s
birthday party on Saturday, May 3rd at the Royal
Palace Seafood Restaurant.
Special thanks to the Senior Committee co-chairs
Mrs. Shui Chi Yu and Crystal Addison for
arranging this annual luncheon! Also thanks to
luncheon helpers Michelle Yee, Kai Yi Ye and
Xiao Mei!
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂舉辦端午節包粽子工作坊
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Chinese Glutinous Rice Dumpling (Zongzi) Workshop                           
Thanks to Crystal and her group of volunteers,
we hosted our first Chinese Glutinous Rice
Dumpling (Zongzi) Workshop! On Saturday, May 24,
2025, our enthusiastic registrants arrived early
and gathered at the Society kitchen area. Guests
were first treated to a brief history background
of the origins of the rice dumpling followed by
a dumpling making demo.
Participants were asked to wash their hands
first, then gathered around the ingredients
table that allowed each participant to try their
hand at dumpling making.
The event ended with everyone sampling homemade
zongzi and some tea, grapes, mandarins,
watermelon and sweet pastries. Participants also
took home a few zongzi that they made. Workshop
teachers were thrilled to be able to share their
skills to the participants!
We also received positive feedback from
participants, many who indicated that they hoped
there would be more cultural food workshops
hosted in future. It was a great Yee building
activity that brought longstanding members and
newcomers together. Thanks to all who helped
make this workshop a success!
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂慶祝端午節
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Dragon Boat Festival Celebration    
The Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver held a
successful rice dumpling (zongzi) making
workshop last Saturday for the Dragon Boat
Festival. The atmosphere of the event was
lively, attracting over twenty members and
relatives who enthusiastically participated.
Everyone worked together that day to complete
about 180 rice dumplings. Some of the dumplings
are specially reserved to be presented during
our monthly meeting on June 8, to the directors
who could not attend due to other commitments,
to show our respect and gratitude for their
sponsorship.
After the successful completion of the workshop,
The Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver members
held a simple and warm Dragon Boat Festival
celebration on May 27th (Tuesday) at 12 noon at
the hall.
On that day, the event specially welcomed a
guest who came from afar—Mr. Eric Yu, the Vice
Chairman of The Yee Fung Toy Society of
Edmonton. Mr. Eric Yu returned to Vancouver
primarily to visit his mother, Mrs. Shui Chi Yu,
and to join the many clansmen in celebrating the
festival.
Crystal Addison
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總堂余宏榮主席 出席卑詩省與廣東省締結友好關係三十週年慶典
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British Columbia celebrates 30th Anniversary with Sister Guangdong Province      
On Saturday, May 31, Mr. Bill Yee, the current
Chairman of the Yee Fung Toy Society of Canada,
he’s also a founding representative of the BC
Guangdong Friendship Association, a retired BC
Provincial Judge and former Vancouver City
Councillor, attended the 30th Anniversary
Celebration of the Sister Province Relationship
Between British Columbia and Guangdong.
The event was hosted by the BC Guangdong
Business Council and the Canada International
Trade Promotion Society. Member of Parliament
Parm Bains, BC Minister of Citizens’ Services
George Chow, Parliamentary Secretary for
Asia-Pacific Trade Paul Choi, BC MLAs Teresa
Wat, Hon Chan, and Steve Kooner, former BC
Premier Mike Harcourt who signed the
sister-province agreement, and around 200
representatives from various sectors attended
the celebration.
The event was held at the Radisson Hotel
Conference Hall in Richmond, B.C.
Photos courtesy of Dawa Business Press.
Martin Yee
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溫哥華謝氏宗親會隆重舉行成立五十週年暨婦女部三十二週年
雙慶晚宴
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Tse Clansman Association of Vancouver 50th Anniversary Celebration                             
Our Vancouver Tse cousins celebrated their 50th
Anniversary and their Women’s Department 32nd
Anniversary on Saturday, May 31st, the
Anniversary banquet was held at the Floata
Seafood Restaurant.
The evening celebration event started with the
Tse Clansman roast pork cutting ceremony,
followed by honoring the seniors over 85 years
old, honoring seniors who are 80 years of age,
then honoring the seniors who are 79 years.
Tse Clansmen president Madam Lily Der giving her
welcome speech, followed by speeches from Member
of Parliament Ms. Jenny Kwan and other guests.
Laughter and joy filled the venue, writing
another glorious chapter for the Tse Clansman
Association of Vancouver. Photos courtesy of Chia Su-Ping, Esther Yue, Crystal Addison, Tang Keung Hing and Martin Yee.
Martin Yee
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加拿大余風采總堂暨溫哥華余風采堂
謹賀始祖余靖忠襄公千秋寶誕
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Ancestor Chung-Sheung's 1025th Anniversary Event          
Members of The Yee Fung Toy Society of Canada
and the Vancouver YFT Chapter commemorate the
anniversary of ancestor Yee Chung-Sheung's
1025th birthday（寶誕）on
Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Vancouver chairman Phillip Yu emceed the
ancestor ceremony, more than 50 members and
friends joined in this event. After the
ceremony, we all enjoyed a delicious buffet
lunch.
Thank to Crystal for snapping these memorable
photos for us!
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂夏日郊遊
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Vancouver YFT 2025 Summer Picnic                         
The annual Vancouver YFT Society Summer Picnic
was held at the John Henry (Trout Lake) Park on
August 17th (Sunday) from 11am to 3pm. Trout
Lake Park, The weather was ideal for our picnic,
sunny and bright, not too hot.
We were honored to have our Mah cousins and Tse
cousins joining us. Thanks for coming!
Crystal's husband, Mr. Fred Leung, emceed the
picnic event.
Games and Prize draws was followed by a
delicious Church's Texas chicken meal and apple
pies.
Everyone enjoyed this annual picnic event.
Special thanks to Crystal, Michelle, and the
woman's committee for organizing this successful
event! See you again next year!
Photos courtesy of Crystal and Fred, thanks!
Martin Yee
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與香港余氏宗親會余海虎宗長共進午餐 互敘友情
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Peter Yu of the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen Association Visit
Peter Yu, Vice President of the Hong Kong Yue
Clansmen Association and Committee Member of the
Hong Kong Five Tong Association Company Limited,
recently stopped over in Vancouver for several
days on his way to Hong Kong from Toronto. On
Friday, September 26. He had lunch with the
grand president of the Yee Fung Toy Society of
Canada, Kan Yu, Chairman Bill Yee, Yee Fung Toy
Society of Vancouver Chairman Phillip Yu, and
several YFT directors. The atmosphere during the
meal was harmonious and full of lively
conversation.
At the luncheon gathering, Peter shared his
experiences while studying in the United States,
his teaching moments at the University of Hong
Kong, and his many years of dedication to
serving the Yue Clansmen Association of Hong
Kong, the Hong Kong Five Tong Association
Company Limited, and Fengcai Secondary School,
which greatly inspired the attendees.
During the luncheon event, opinions were also
exchanged regarding the operation of the Yee
Fung Toy Society of Canada, and Peter offered
several valuable suggestions that will greatly
benefit the development of the Society's
affairs.
At the same time, Peter sincerely invited
everyone to visit the Yue Clansmen Association
in Hong Kong for a tour and exchange when they
visit Hong Kong in the future. This gathering
lasted for two hours and concluded successfully,
with everyone feeling greatly benefited.
Martin Yee
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中華會館聯合僑團暨各界隆重慶祝中國國慶
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Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver - PRC 76th Anniversary Gala       
On Sunday, September 28, the Chinese Benevolent
Association of Vancouver held an event together
with other representatives from Chinese
community to celebrate the 76th anniversary of
the founding of the People's Republic of China
and commemorate the 55th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between
China and Canada.
Representatives from the Yee Fung Toy Society of
Canada and the Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver
attended this Gala event.
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂舉辦「製作月餅工作坊」
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2025 Moon Cake Workshop             
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approached, The Yee
Fung Toy Society of Vancouver specially held a
unique 'Moon Cake Making Workshop' on Friday,
October 3rd, allowing clan members and friends
to gather and personally experience the rich
atmosphere of this traditional festival.
This workshop was carefully organized and
personally guided by Director Crystal Addison,
with fourteen clan members and friends
enthusiastically participating. The atmosphere
on-site was relaxed and cheerful, with everyone
learning while sharing the joy of the festival.
Crystal specially prepared a 'beautiful and
easy-to-make' mini moon cake recipe, including
the dough, fillings, and all the materials
needed for preparation.
Crystal demonstrated the making process in a
delicate and lively manner—explaining each step
by step clearly, from kneading the dough, then
take one dough section, roll into a ball, then
flatten with one’s hand until the dough is very
thin. Take filling, make into a ball and put in
the center of the dough. Wrap dough around the
filling until it is a thin layer covering the
entire filling, and seal dough around filling,
to pressing the product on the mold.
Before getting started, she first asked everyone
to wash their hands and put on gloves, then
focus intently on observing her demonstration.
Afterwards, the participants eagerly tried it
themselves, starting cautiously at first and
gradually becoming more skilled. Each person
immersed themselves in the activity, feeling a
great sense of accomplishment. The mini moon
cakes molded into shape looked like delicate
little pieces of art, so charming that one
couldn't help but admire them.
It is worth mentioning that besides the
enthusiastic ladies, there were also several
gentlemen participating on-site, including a
retired civil engineer named Larry. He applied
the professional spirit and meticulous attitude
of an engineer, calculating and controlling the
mold angles and pressure, earnestly "designing"
a batch of mini moon cakes with perfect shapes
and precise proportions, astonishing everyone
present and adding a lot of fun and highlights
to the event.
Finally, when the moon cakes are baked, the
aroma fills the air, and everyone happily
admires and tastes their own creations. This is
not just a baking activity, but a warm gathering
that strengthens family bonds and passes on
Chinese culture.
We sincerely thank Crystal for her meticulous
guidance and thoughtful arrangements, which made
this workshop an unforgettable and wonderful
memory on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂舉辦中秋節聯歡暨耆英會員生日會
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Mid Autumn Festival and Seniors Birthday Celebration                
On October 5th (Sunday) at noon, The Yee Fung
Toy Society of Vancouver held the 'Mid-Autumn
Festival Celebration and Seniors' Birthday
Party' at the Pink Pearl Seafood Restaurant.
Four tables were set up, emceed by Crystal
Addison and Fred Leung.
At 11:42, Fred announced the official start of
the gathering. First, Kan Yu was invited to
deliver a speech, offering sincere blessings for
the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and the
senior members' birthdays; then chairman Phillip
Yu gave a welcome speech, wishing all the
seniors present a happy birthday, a joyful
Mid-Autumn Festival, and good health!.
After the opening ceremony, everyone enjoyed a
delicious lunch and longevity buns prepared by
Pink Pearl Restaurant, with laughter filling the
air. During the event, Crystal and Michelle Yee
hosted a raffle and lantern riddle guessing
games, creating a lively atmosphere,
congratulations to all the lucky winners!
Finally, all the elderly birthday celebrants
gathered at the front to take commemorative
photos with the birthday cake, leaving behind
unforgettable and warm memories.
The gathering concluded successfully amidst an
atmosphere of joy and harmony. The Yee Fung Toy
Society of Vancouver staff would like to express
special thanks to Crystal, Fred, Mrs. Shui Chi,
Michelle for their strong support, as well as
the dedicated efforts and support of directors
such as Xiao-Mei Yee.
Martin Yee
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慶祝余根洙夫人八秩華誕
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Happy 80th Birthday! Mrs. Kan Yu        
On Saturday, October 25th 2025 was a day to
remember, a day to celebrate Mrs. Kan Yu's 80th
birthday. Mrs. Kan Yu, the wife of the grand
president of the Yee Fung Toy Society of Canada.
The celebration dinner was held at the famous
"Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant" on
Victoria Drive in the City of Vancouver.
The celebration banquet was organized by Kan's
three children, Wayne, Raymond, Cindy and their
spouses, and his grandchildren. Among the guests
are friends and relatives from the local
community and from the U.S.A.
The atmosphere was filled with the fragrance of
XO cognac and beautiful flower with vibrant
colors. The evening was unfolded with opening
remarks by Kan's three children; Wayne, Raymond
and Cindy, they gave acknowledgement remarks to
the guests for their thoughtful gifts and
participation of the event. Then, they paid
tribute to their dearest mother, thanked her for
her love and guidance throughout all these
years, and wished their mother a happy birthday.
The evening ended with the birthday cake cutting
along with the singing of "Happy Birthday" by
all the people attended the dinner. Each and
everyone enjoyed a piece of the delicious cake
and went home with a joyful heart in celebrating
Mrs. Kan Yu's 80th birthday.
Martin Yee
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加拿大余風采總堂代表訪港宗親 共敘宗誼並舉行祭祖儀式
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Crystal Visited the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen Association              
Crystal Addison, Welfare Director of the Yee
Fung Toy Society of Canada, together with her
husband, Fred Leung, paid a special visit to
members of the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen
Association while traveling in their motherland.
On the morning of Monday, 24 November, at 11:00
a.m., they visited the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen
Association to convey their regards and were
warmly received by Chairman Alan Yu; Mr. Johnson
Yee (Chairman of the Hong Kong Five Tong
Association and Founding President of the World
Yee Family Association); Mr. Yu Pak Ling (Vice
Chairman of the Hong Kong Five Tong
Association); Treasurer 余松江先
生; Auditor 余榮標先生;
Committee Member Mr. Peter Yee; and Advisor Mr.
Danny Yu, among other leaders, in a cordial and
dignified reception.
Prior to her departure, Director Crystal had
accepted the request of the Yee Fung Toy Society
of Canada to represent the Society in paying an
official visit to the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen
Association. She also arranged for the Hong Kong
side to purchase a roast pig for the ancestral
ceremony, as a gesture conveying the sincere
respect and goodwill of the Yee Fung Toy Society
of Canada toward the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen
Association.
On the day of the visit, the Hong Kong Yue
Clansmen Association conducted a solemn
ancestral worship ceremony. Following the
ritual, attendees engaged in warm and friendly
exchanges, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
During their discussions, the Hong Kong Yue
Clansmen Association also shared updates on the
preparations for the upcoming World Yee Family
Convention, scheduled to be held in mid-November
2026, and extended a sincere invitation to
members of the Canadian delegation to
participate.
The Association then graciously hosted Director
Crystal and her husband, together with the
attending leaders, for a luncheon at North
Garden Restaurant. The gathering further
strengthened mutual clan ties in a joyful and
welcoming setting, vividly reflecting the Yee
clan’s shared heritage and spirit of unity and
mutual support.
Crystal and Fred would like to express their
heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong Yue
Clansmen Association members for their
incredible hospitality during their visit.
Photos courtesy of the Hong Kong Yue Clansmen
Association and Crystal Addison.
Martin Yee
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溫哥華余風采堂慶聖誕節
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Vancouver YFT 2025 Christmas Luncheon        
With the approach of the Christmas season, the
Yee Fung Toy Society of Vancouver held its
annual Christmas luncheon at the hall on
Saturday, 20 December 2025, at 12 noon,
providing a wonderful opportunity for clan
members and friends to gather and share in
camaraderie.
The event was attended by numerous distinguished
guests, including Yee Fung Toy Society of
Canada’s grand president Kan Yu; vice president
Wayne Yee and spouse; chairman Bill Yee and
spouse; vice chairman Jim Yee and spouse, as
well as several cousins from the Mah and Tse
Societies who came to offer their
congratulations. In addition, more than eighty
friends and family members participated
enthusiastically, chatting casually throughout
the event, creating a harmonious and lively
atmosphere.
The luncheon featured a variety of delicious
food, including a whole roast pig and more than
ten different types of dishes to entertain the
guests.
The event officially began at 12 noon, with
Chairman Phillip Yu delivering a welcome speech,
thanking everyone for taking the time to attend
and wishing everyone good health and a Merry
Christmas. This was followed by dining and
various entertainment activities, with the prize
draw segment being the most exciting and
intense. When the winning numbers were
announced, everyone checked their own tickets,
and the winners were overjoyed to receive their
Christmas gift cards or gift baskets, creating a
cheerful atmosphere. Congratulations to all the
lucky winners! There were friendly mahjong games
on the main floor and karaoke singing in the
basement.
The Christmas luncheon concluded around 3 p.m.,
with everyone wishing each other 'Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year', on a high note
with thoughtful exits.
Finally, we sincerely thank Directors Crystal
Addison, Mrs, Shui Chi, Xiaomei Yee, and all the
volunteers of the Yee Fung Toy Society of
Vancouver for their strong support and
assistance, for carefully preparing the hall and
the indoor space downstairs in advance, adorned
with unique Christmas decorations, as well as
Judy Yee and the members from the Vancouver
Guanshiyin Bodhisattva Spiritual Practice Group
for donating fresh fruits, making this Christmas
luncheon event a complete success.
Phillip Yu
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