Hobbies and Interests
A member of WYKAAO has offered a batch of Chinese books for sale to our members and friends. Net proceeds will be donated to WYKAAO. A number of copies are availble for the following books:
1. 中國文字 – 草簡源系
2. 認識漢字學漢語
3. 一筆字書法字帖
4. 千字文全篇
Click here if you would like to place orders or want to know more about these books.
1. 中國文字 – 草簡源系 (suggested minimum $80)
2. 認識漢字學漢語 (suggested minimum $50)
3. 一筆字書法字帖 (suggested minimum $30)
4. 千字文全篇 (suggested minimum $75)
Please indicate which book(s) you would like to order and the quantity.
We will follow up with you through e-mail about shipping details and the method of payment.
From Andrew Tang (65), "
What a surprise of seeing John Tsui (63) and Tony Chan (65) while visiting the Michael and Judi Denny Peony Garden at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens (OVBG) on Thursday, the 19th June 2104. Located at 155 Arena Street, it is conveniently situated in close proximity to both the Parkwood Estate and the Oshawa Creek trail.
In 2001, the Canadian Peony Society donated 100 plants from the Wally Gilbert Collection to the project. That contribution led to the official launch of the OVBG. Further donations from peony breeders and suppliers across North America have led to the entire collection flourishing into the largest contemporary collection of peonies in North America. With more than 300 varieties in cultivation, the collection is truly impressive!
ALL DISCOUNT TICKETS SOLD OUT!
Discount tickets ($29 each) are available for our members who are interested in seeing the show ‘War Horse’ at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. The show is on every day except Monday. The show ends its run on November 4th 2012 (discount tickets available up to Sept 2nd). There are two shows each day (1:30pm and 7:30pm) except Sunday which has one matinee only. Please click here and let us know if you would like to purchase tickets (date, time and the number of tickets).
Anyone interested in non-competitive outdoor soccer during the summer months in Markham, Warden & 16th Av. area, please
4 Wahyanites from 4 cities, Ottawa-Vancouver-Hong Kong-Wahington D.C., recently had their fun in translating
菩萨蛮 （唐）李白 (701~762)
平林漠漠烟如织
寒山一带伤心碧
暝色入高楼
有人楼上愁
玉阶空伫立
宿鸟归飞急
何处是归程
长亭连短亭
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"One could be surprised of the simplicity of some of Li's poems, quiet and beautiful."~ SL Kong.
There are many more translations of beautiful poems of major poets. Enjoy.
When you have a quiet moment in this season of festivities, we invite you to join us at Members' Corner.
We also suggest that you spend a few minutes to enjoy Nick Tsui's speech at HKWY Speech Day on 2009.11.12.
Nick is the grandson of Mr Tsui Yan Sau and has been the web master of HKWYPSA site.
Thank Goodness It's Friday.
We have over 120 renditions of Chinese poems, wine/food pairing reports, a series of 15-day motor cycling adventure and other travelogues waiting for you to enjoy over the weekend. One click at http://blog.wykontario.org/ will bring you there.
FB, a retired family physician, sees issues through rose-coloured glasses at
Prorogation Protests Across Canada (Hey, people, listen, we are barking up the wrong tree.)
To Obama (Mr. President, our condolences.)
Beware Domestic Violence/Recession Rage (The economy is not causing domestic violence, but it definitely influences it)
The End of the World (In memory of all lost in the Haiti Catastrophe)
The Confession of a Shopaholic (I was caught in Walmart the other day....)