10/14/2025
On the morning of October 1, as part of Vaughan’s Cultural Day, the North Thornhill Pleasant Ridge Seniors’ Club proudly hosted the Chinese Seniors’ Art Exhibition at its activity hall. The exhibition, prepared over several months, showcased more than one hundred works created by local seniors, including calligraphy, traditional Chinese paintings, oil paintings, and paper-cutting art.
The event attracted nearly one hundred community members and art enthusiasts, who gathered to admire the diverse collection. The artworks reflected not only a deep love for Chinese traditional culture but also the seniors’ vitality and creativity in their golden years.
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🎨 Exhibition Highlights
Calligraphy works filled the room with flowing ink and artistic spirit. Traditional Chinese paintings conveyed timeless landscapes and vivid floral designs, while oil paintings revealed modern inspirations. Delicate paper-cuttings added a touch of craftsmanship, each piece telling its own story.
Visitors paused to take photos, exchange impressions, and express admiration. Many commented that such an exhibition not only highlighted the richness of Chinese culture but also enhanced the warmth and cohesion of the local community.
One senior artist shared:
“Practicing calligraphy helps me stay calm and healthy—it feels like nourishment for both body and mind.”
A visitor remarked:
“It’s amazing to see this level of artistry in our community. It makes me feel connected to culture and tradition, even far from home.”
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🌸 Community Significance
As one of the major cultural activities of the local Chinese community, this exhibition enriched the spiritual and cultural life of seniors, while also introducing the beauty of Chinese traditions to the broader public. The event demonstrated how art can serve as a bridge, bringing generations and cultures together in appreciation.
The North Thornhill Pleasant Ridge Seniors’ Club looks forward to hosting more events like this in the future, inviting residents from all backgrounds to join, appreciate, and support the ongoing exchange of culture and creativity.
