On September 14, the CIE participated in the celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, that is one of the biggest Chinese traditional cultural events. The occasion saw perfect Edmonton autumn weather, blue sky with a few white clouds and a warm temperature.
On Churchill Square in front of the City Hall, many tents were set up for different kinds of Chinese culture activities. CIE teachers provided culture workshops and displays, such as Chinese dough art and Chinese knots. Some teachers did some story telling about the festivals so people could learn the background of the Mid-Autumn Festival and its place in Chinese culture.
This event was organized by Chinese community and the involvement of CIE was greatly appreciated. It offered a good opportunity to expose Edmonton citizens to this annual event. Hundreds of people attended.