The annual Saint John Heritage Fair was held at the Market Square Atrium on February 17th, the second day of Chinese New Year. Mrs. Tian tian and Mr. Guan YuqiNew Brunswick Confucius Institute and Chinese Association joined in the fair. The annual heritage fair ran from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is reported thousands of people stopped by to see the 20 exhibitors who were taking part. Some of them showed off the royalty collection, Scottish musical instruments, old pictures of Saint John, metals collections of WW2. 

In the festival atmosphere, CINB shared the celebrating customs about Chinese New Year, such as pasting red couplets and “Fu”, passed out lucky money to children who joined in the exhibition. People got informed about the profound Chinese culture, and got well involved in experiencing Chinese calligraphy, chopsticks, tea ceremony, Chinese puppet shadow, chess, China allegro. People also spoke highly of the Chinese martial arts performed by CINB teacher.  10 years’ development of CINB spread Chinese culture cross every part of New Brunswick. CINB also brought Chinese spirit into every parts of New Brunswick during the Spring Festival.

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