Remington Markham
Sedan Chair Challenge
The 2nd Annual Markham International Sedan Chair Challenge will take place on Sunday, May 20, 2012 and on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Markham Civic Centre. This celebration of Canadian multiculturalism and diversity is a major annual tourist attraction for TCCSA, an economic driver for Markham and Northern Toronto by enhancing tourism and tourist spending, as well as an event that celebrates multicultralism and diversity in Canada.
The event will include four components: sedan chair races including a 1.5 km Challenge and a 1.5 km Youth Challenge, and a 2.6 km Super Challenge, followed by a parade with costumes and decorations, a two-day carnival at the Markham Civic Centre, as well as a grand fireworks show.
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The Race
Sunday, May 20, 2:00 PM
A 1.5 km The Challenge, a 1.5 km Youth Challenge,where teams will go head-to-head against each other.
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The Parade
Sunday, May 20, 3:00 PM
A grand parade around the Markham Civic Centre with participants in costumes and decorated sedan chairs.
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The Carnival
Sunday, May 20, 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Monday, May 21, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMAn extravaganza, bazaar and games, and performances on stage.
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The Fireworks
Sunday, May 20, 9:30 PM
Be thrilled by the fireworks display that celebrates the end of the Remington Markham International Sedan Chair Challenge 2012!
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History of the Sedan Chair
A Sedan Chair is a human-power carriage used as a transport vehicle. The sedan chair is structured in a wooden frame supported by two horizontal poles. According to historical records, the Sedan Chair traces back to the Xia Dynasty (2205 - 1806 BC). It was once popularly used across China.
The Sedan Chair plays an important part in Chinese history. Its greatest importance was as a bridal chair; a traditional bride was carried to her wedding ceremony by a "shoulder carriage". Also, the Sedan Chair was once the only public conveyance in Hong Kong in the 1800's, serving the role of cabs.
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About TCCSA
The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association is a charitable multi-service organization founded in 1973, helping new immigrants to settle and integrate into the Canadian society. TCCSA provides services throughout its four centres in China Town, Markham, Scarborough, and Mississauga.
Find out more by visiting www.tccsa.on.ca.
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