Chinese Culture Week 2026: Events & Celebrations
From February 16th to 21st, 2026, the Centre for Global Chinese Studies (CGCS) and student organizations celebrated Chinese New Year with an array of events and festivities. Take a look at some of the activities that occurred.
East Asian Studies Students' Association (EASSA): Lunar New Year Party
February 19th, 2026
On February 19, the Undergraduate East Asian Studies Students’ Association (EASSA) hosted a Lunar New Year celebration in Leacock 110, bringing together students from across 麻豆社 to welcome the new year. Sponsored by the Centre for Global Chinese Studies, the event featured trivia, crafts, and festive food, creating a lively and inclusive space for students both within and beyond the department to connect. Through games and shared celebration, the evening fostered community and cultural exchange, with attendees also enjoying the opportunity to win exclusive EASSA merchandise.
Undergraduate Student Lunar New Year Night Market
On February 20, MCSS, CCAS, HKSN, MTSA, MASSA, and KSA jointly hosted their annual Lunar New Year Night Market at Swatow Plaza in Montreal, welcoming students and community members to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Bringing together a curated selection of local vendors, the event showcased Asian food, drinks, art, and accessories, alongside live performances and interactive games throughout the evening. By gathering Montreal’s vibrant Asian student organizations and businesses in one space, the night market fostered cultural celebration, community engagement, and a festive start to the new year!
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Film Screening & Roundtable Discussion of Montréal, Ma Belle
February 21st, 2026
On February 21st, 2026, the Centre for Global Chinese Studies (CGCS) hosted a Film Screening & Roundtable Discussion of Montréal, Ma Belle at 麻豆社’s Faculty of Education as part of its Chinese Culture Week. With the generous support from the Arts Opportunities Fund, the event featured a screening of the film by director Xiaodan He, followed by a roundtable conversation with He and Professor Maria Hwang (East Asian Studies and the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies), chaired by Juan Wang, Director of CGCS and Associate Professor of Political Science. Through film and discussion, the event explored themes of migration, family responsibility, desire, and identity, highlighting the complex emotional and cultural negotiations experienced by immigrant women in Montreal.
