Taste Of Asia 2022
The Taste of Asia Festival is dedicated to promoting and preserving Asian heritage while fostering a harmonious community. This vibrant event raises awareness of the diverse cultural tapestry in Markham and across Canada. From June 24th to June 26th, the festival showcased over 100 vendors offering a wide array of traditional cuisines, including Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Western, Vietnamese, and many others. Attracting more than 300,000 attendees from over 17 different ethnicities, Taste of Asia provided an immersive experience of Asia’s rich and diverse cultures and foods.
Featured Theme: Hakka Culture
The central theme of our 20th anniversary is Hakka Culture, and we have collaborated with our partners at the 31st World Hakka Conference to reflect the city’s multicultural and socially inclusive character. Hakkas from around the world have gathered in Markham to enhance fellowship, promote harmony, develop shared interests, and carry forward the Hakka spirit of “endurance and diligence, daring to pioneer and keep forging ahead.” With its rich culture and history, the F.C.C.M. is proud to showcase Hakka Culture at this year’s Taste of Asia. The celebration featured numerous cultural performances and cuisines, highlighting the vibrant traditions of the Hakka people.
Return of Taste of Asia
The 2022 Taste Of Asia marks our first return since COVID-19, and we are incredibly thankful for everyone’s support. We strive to share Chinese and other Asian cultures with all Canadians through our organization and events.
Thanks to the strong support from all three levels of government, TD Bank Group, our sponsors, and the Markham community, the 20th Taste of Asia has been a resounding success with over 300,000 visitors. The festival continues to be a platform for celebrating and promoting awareness of different Asian cultures across Canada. Government officials, including MPs, senators, Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti, Markham MP and Minister of International Trade Mary Ng, and Minister of Housing and Diversity Ahmed Hussen, engaged with the community through Taste of Asia.
In Honor Of Emily Ng
Emily Ng, one of the founders of the Taste of Asia festival, sadly passed away in 2022. Her dedication and hard work were instrumental in shaping the event into what it is today. In honor of her contributions, the Taste of Asia 2022 opening ceremony included a special segment dedicated to Emily, where Mayor Frank Scarpitti and other dignitaries paid tribute to her legacy. Emily’s unwavering commitment to fostering community spirit and celebrating cultural diversity has left an indelible mark on the festival and the community. Her memory continues to inspire all who knew her and participated in the event she helped create.
Saturday Night Featured Performance: Q Bobo
Q Bobo, born Gill Mohindepaul Singh, is a notable actor in the Hong Kong television industry, particularly recognized for his work with TVB. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he stands out as one of the few Indian actors fluent in Cantonese, which has allowed him to play a variety of roles and gain significant popularity. Aside from his acting career, Q Bobo has ventured into the culinary industry by opening a restaurant in Hong Kong with his sister. He has been married to Gurinder Kaur Gill since 1990, and they have children together. At 52, he is set to become a grandfather, highlighting his deep family connections.
Social Media
This year, we significantly expanded our reach through social media, with our TikTok followership doubling and our Instagram followers increasing by 64.7% in the past week. Social media has played a crucial role in making our event larger than in previous years by allowing us to connect with people from different communities.