Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada

The Tian Guo Marching Band

The Tian Guo Marching Band is an international phenomenon, existing in seven countries of the world. The first band was formed in New York City, U.S.A. in December 2005. Shortly after, branches formed in Western U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Europe.

Although members are ethnically and culturally diverse, the majority of performers are Chinese. The age range for the musicians is from 10 to 66 and each band has 100-300 performers.

All musicians practice Falun Dafa, a self-improvement practice consisting of meditation, exercises and living according to the Universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance.

The band has performed at both stage and marching performances, including mainstream parades, ethnic community events and holiday festivities. The response to all performances in all countries has been the same in that the band is enthusiastically welcomed, applauded and asked to return.

The Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada operates under the Lian Hua Arts Group, a registered, charitable organization dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese cultural art forms.

Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada

"Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada", formed in April 2006, has branches in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

Uniquely diverse with around 350 members from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds, "Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada" truly represents the multicultural society we are so proud of and has become the largest predominantly Chinese marching band in Canada.

Along with practicing their instruments each member practices Falun Dafa exercises and its creed of "Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance" inspires them to perform with strength of heart and moral character.

Music is the universal language that overcomes all boundaries of cultures and creeds and "Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada" brings happiness and applause wherever they perform. To hear them is to love them.

Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada has participated in over 70 parades including Santa Clause Parades in 11 cities, St. Patrick Day Parades in Ottawa. Montreal and Toronto, Canada Day Parade in Montreal, Caribbean Carnival Parade in Toronto, and Niagara Grape and Wine Festival Grand Parade in St. Catherines. The band has also participated in ethnic community events, like: Korean Dano Festival, Philippine Independence Day Festival, Russian Carousel Festival, and Taiwan National Day Parade. The band received warm applause and praise wherever it went.

History

Tian Guo Marching Band of Canada has participated in over 70 parades including Santa Clause Parades in 11 cities, St. Patrick Day Parades in Ottawa. Montreal and Toronto, Canada Day Parade in Montreal, Caribbean Carnival Parade in Toronto, and Niagara Grape and Wine Festival Grand Parade in St. Catherines. The band has also participated in ethnic community events, like: Korean Dano Festival, Philippine Independence Day Festival, Russian Carousel Festival, and Taiwan National Day Parade. The band received warm applause and praise wherever it went.


16	August 16, 2008	Caribbean Costume Parade	Barrie, ON
15	August 14, 2008	Foot Ball Game Openning Ceremony	Toronto, ON
14	August 09, 2008	Hamilton Mardigras Parade	Hamilton, ON
13	August 02, 2008	Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) Parade	Toronto, ON
12	July 01, 2008	East York Canada Day Parade	Toronto, ON
11	July 01, 2008	Scarborough Canada Day Parade	Toronto, ON
10	June 21, 2008	Flower City Festival Parade	Brampton, ON
9	June 15, 2008	Fiesta Week Celebration	Oshawa, ON
8	June 14, 2008	Philippine Independence Day Celebration	Toronto, ON
7	June 14, 2008	Highland Creek Heritage Festival	Toronto, ON
6	June 14, 2008	St. Jamestown Festival	Toronto, ON
5	May 18, 2008	Tulip Festival Performance	Ottawa, ON
4	March 23, 2008	Toronto Easter Day Parade	Toronto, ON
3	March 16, 2006	Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade	Montreal, QC
2	March 16, 2008	Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade	Toronto, ON
1	March 15, 2008	Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Parade	Ottawa, ON

See the activities Tian Guo Marching Band participated in the past years, please click News in 2007 or News in 2006.

Comments from Organizers

“On behalf of the Flower City Parade Committee, I would like to thank you for your participation in June 17th Flower City Parade. We were very impressed with the band. They were fantastic!. They were a great addition to this year’s parade, and we can only hope that you will consider participating in the parade in the parade again in years to come”, Organizer of Brampton City Flower Parade.

“Very nice. Come back next year. You are welcome”, organizer of Canada Day Parade in Montreal

“Once again your band displayed great discipline and talent at the Hamilton Parade last Saturday, I think you made a big impact on the hundreds of spectators watching the Parade, you deserve the best in the future.” Hamilton Parade Event Manager.