Ahmed Hussen and Mary Ng Celebrate CCCGT’s 36-Year Legacy at Imperial Ball
Toronto, Canada – The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) has long been a beacon of cultural exchange, and on September 29, 2024, the organization celebrated 36 years of fostering creativity and unity among diverse communities. Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of International Development, and Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, were among the distinguished attendees at the Imperial Ball to honor the milestone.
Hosted annually by the CCCGT, the Imperial Ball serves as a platform to celebrate cultural harmony and creativity while highlighting the Centre’s contributions to promoting cultural understanding through exhibitions, educational programs, and artistic collaborations. This year’s event was no different, with officials and community leaders coming together to pay tribute to the organization’s enduring impact.
For 36 years, the @CCCGT has been a beacon of cultural exchange, bringing diverse communities together through educational programs and exhibitions.
Alongside @mary_ng, I attended the Imperial Ball to celebrate this incredible legacy in fostering collective creativity. pic.twitter.com/XAhWrSgKcB
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) September 29, 2024
Minister Ahmed Hussen took to social media to express his admiration for the Centre’s work. “For 36 years, the CCCGT has been a beacon of cultural exchange, bringing diverse communities together through educational programs and exhibitions,” Hussen wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He attended the event alongside Minister Mary Ng to acknowledge the Centre’s role in strengthening intercultural dialogue.
Mary Ng, also reflecting on the occasion, shared her enthusiasm for the event, noting the CCCGT’s contributions to collective creativity and how it continues to provide a space for learning and collaboration across cultures.
The CCCGT, founded in 1988, has earned recognition as one of the most prominent cultural organizations in Canada, offering programs that aim to bridge the gap between Chinese and Canadian cultures while promoting inclusivity.
The Imperial Ball featured performances by local and international artists, symbolizing the richness of multiculturalism that the Centre strives to celebrate. Funds raised from the event will support the continuation of CCCGT’s educational and cultural initiatives, ensuring that future generations can benefit from its programs.
As the evening concluded, attendees celebrated not just the Centre’s achievements over the past three decades but also its bright future.
