The local delegation from the conferderation of Fujian Association welcome President Hu’s visit to Canada

Heavy down pour during noon in Ottawa an hour before

President Hu Jin Tao motocade arrived at the Parliment

Thursday, June 24th 2010

Amidst the chaos and crowded front lawn of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, thousands of Chinese from Quebec and Ontario congregate to cheer and welcome President Hu Jin Tao while the Falun Kong and a few others groups opposed to the Communist state of China protested on the right side of the lawn.

The Confederation of Fujian Associations of Canada a Canadian organization with ties to the Chinese Embassy in Toronto organized the trip and I was invited as a photographer. There were five buses fully loaded with delegates from the association and numerous cars fully pack with delegates going to Ottawa to welcome the Chinese President. We left first thing in the morning at around 7:00 a.m. and arriving at Ottawa at 11:00 a.m.

Unfortunately for all the weather is Ottawa was bad. It rain heavily before the President motorcades arrived at the parliament and the sun was out after he left.

Due to tight security, President Hu Jin Toa and the Prime Minister Mr. Stephen Harper did not step out to greet the crowds. However, that did not deter the crowd from cheering on the motorcade.

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22nd. Toronto International Dragon Boat Race

Once again the 22nd Telus, Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has brought to live Toronto Centre Island. This year event attracts well over five thousand athletes and more than 200 teams form all over the world to participate. On June 19th to 20th 2010, more than a hundred thousands fans, friends and guests will congregate at Centre Island to witness the two day fun fill dragon boat friendly competition at the 500-metre course on Long Pond.

This year two teams from Trinidad, one team from Ukraine, and four teams from the United States as well as four out of provinces teams will be competing in the 22nd Toronto International Dragon Boat race. As usual visitors can expect a lot of excitement and a boisterous fun fill two days race where you’ll see a lot of teamwork from each of the 20 paddlers team.


For More photos from this event check gallery below:-

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