The Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou held, “Celebration Canada 2007”, a reception celebrating Canada’s 140th National Day on June 25th (Monday) at the International Convention Hall in the Garden Hotel.
The entrance of “Celebration Canada 2007” Party.
Mr. Zhong Yang Sheng, Executive Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, Mr. Chen Ming De, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou as well as senior officials in the areas of economy and trade, science, environmental protection, culture and education, and delegates from General Consulates in Guangzhou and from famous enterprises from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan and Fujian provinces were present at the grand party.
Canadian Consul General and officials from local government present at the party.
Consul General Mr. Tim Coughlin addresses the party.
Mr. Zhong Yang Sheng, Executive Vice Governor of Guangdong Province and Mr. Tim Coughlin, Consul General of Canada Consulate propose a toast.
Canada Day 2007 showcased Canadian capabilities in the fields of high-tech, transportation, environmental protection, finance, life sciences, education, agriculture and food, as well as other outstanding Canadian industrial and commercial players in South China.
The children’s choir of Guangdong Experiment Middle School give a performance.
Canadian Jazz Group the Francois Bourassa Trio and Jeanne Rochette impressed all.
At the same time, “Celebration Canada 2007” provided a great opportunity for attendees to experience Canada in vision, sensation and taste. In addition, the wonderful performances by the children’s choir of Guangdong Experiment Middle School, Canadian Jazz Group the Francois Bourassa Trio and Jeanne Rochette impressed all with multicultural, enthusiastic and innovative performances.
Canadian Jazz Group the Francois Bourassa Trio and Jeanne Rochette
Canada’s bright jazz light Francois Bourassa is one of Canada’s most respected jazz pianists and composers. In July, 2007, he will receive the highly coveted Oscar Peterson Prize from one of the world’s most important jazz festivals: The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Franclis Bourassa has led his own group for nearly 25 years; while involved in many different projects. His trio with Adrian Vedady (bass) and Philippe Melanson (drums) is an impressive encounter of adventurous and talented musicians all acclaimed for their outstanding energy and improvisational skills. Bourassa is no stranger to the international circuit, having toured festivals, clubs and cultural centers across a dozen countries, including China, which they last visited in 2002. Bourassa and his different band mates have opened for luminaries such as Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Holland, Abbey Lincoln, Wynton Marsalis, Wayne Shorter and Dave Brubeck.
Paris-born singer Jeanne Rochette combines her schooling in the acting and musical traditions to create a stage show full of charisma and passion. After a spell on the Parisian jazz scene, Rochette relocated to Montreal in order to further her vocal studies; it was there that she met Bourassa, and since 2005, the two have combined efforts to wow audiences across Quebec and beyond. Rochette’s repertoire includes original compositions and reinterpretations of chansons and standards in English and French.
For more information about the artists, please visit :
www.francoisbourassa.com/francoisbourassa.html
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