Message from Associate Executive Director
「燃動青年」於7⽉14⽇在萬錦市的於⼈村VarleyArt
Gallery舉辦了「CRAFTeria-Art&HandmadeBazaar」 ⼿作藝術品市集，旨在讓公眾更深⼊了解本地及來⾃香港 的年輕亞裔⼿作藝術家，展⽰他們的作品。這次市集聚集 了超過30個⼿作藝術品攤位，包括編織、飾品、⽪⾰、陶 泥、⽔泥飾物及擺設、保鮮花等。這裡不僅是 個市集，
更是⼀個促進有意義互動並建⽴更深歸屬感的社區平台。
無論是義⼯、市⺠還是藝術家們，都共同創造了難忘的回 憶！
讓我來和⼤家分享三件令我印象深刻的事。
⾸先，最令我印象深刻的就是當天到訪的1700名不同種族 的市⺠。回看活動的照⽚，我發現每個⼈都帶著笑容。為 什麼⼤家都那麼開⼼呢？有不少參加者後來跟我分享： 「這裡每個攤位的⼿⼯藝品都特別漂亮！與普通市集不 同，通常⼗個攤位中只有 個攤位有好東西，但這裡每個 攤位的⼿藝都很⾼⽔準！」原來，只要欣賞到美的事物， ⼈就會⾃然感到快樂。
第⼆個讓我難忘的是那30多位年輕的⼿作藝術家。他們不 少是新移⺠，雖然⼤部份都有10年以上的創作經驗，但因 為剛到埗加拿⼤，要建⽴藝術事業⾯臨種種挑戰，顯得無 從⼊⼿。參加CRAFTeria市集就能協助他們拓展社交網 絡，並向公眾展現作品。他們對於有這麼多⼈到來⽀持都 感到驚喜，其中不少市⺠不是只買了東西就⾛，⽽更是會 關⼼他們，與他們深⼊交流，分享故事。原來，要與 個 社區產⽣歸屬感，與⼈連結就是秘訣。
Dickson Yip
然⽽，最令我感動的是那30多位⻘年義⼯和同⼯們。他們從策劃、聯 絡，到當天早上七點開始搭建帳篷、拼桌⼦、搬椅⼦、設置⾳響等， 甚⾄在下午遇到⼀場意料之外的⼤⾬，都展現了我們的應變⼒和執⾏ ⼒。每位參加的市⺠和擺攤的藝術家們都對活動讚不絕⼝。這次難忘 的實戰經驗和滿滿的成就感成為了他們⾃信⼼的基礎。雖然過程艱 ⾟，但看到整個活動給每個⼈和社區帶來的價值，激勵著年輕⼈下次 以同樣的認真態度繼續做到最好。
Message from Associate Executive Director
Across U-hub organized the "CRAFTeria - Art & Handmade Bazaar" on July 14 at the Varley Art Gallery in Unionville, Markham, to promote local and Hong Kong young Asian artisans. This bazaar featured over 30 handmade craft stalls, showcasing items such as weaving, jewelry, leather goods, ceramics, cement ornaments and decorations, and preserved flowers It was more than just a market; it was an opportunity to foster meaningful interactions and build a deeper sense of community. Volunteers, citizens, and artists came together to create unforgettable memories
I want to share three things that left a deep impression on me.
Firstly, the 1,700 visitors from different ethnic backgrounds who attended the event left a lasting impression. Looking back at the event photos, I noticed everyone was smiling. Why was everyone so happy? Many participants later shared with me, "Every craft here is particularly beautiful! Unlike ordinary markets where only one in ten stalls has good stuff, every stall here is of high quality!" It turns out that appreciating beautiful things naturally brings joy to people
Secondly, I was deeply moved by the 30+ young artisans. Many of them are new immigrants, and although most have over ten years of crafting experience, they face numerous challenges in establishing their art careers in Canada. Participating in the CRAFTeria bazaar helped them expand their social networks and showcase their work to the public. They were pleasantly surprised by the strong support, with many visitors not just buying their items but also engaging deeply, sharing stories, and showing genuine interest. It turns out that connecting with people is the key to feeling a sense of belonging in a community.
Message from Associate Executive Director (con’t)
What touched me the most were the 30+ young volunteers and staff members From planning and coordination to setting up canopies, arranging tables and chairs, and setting up audio equipment from 7 a.m. on the event day, they demonstrated our adaptability and execution skills, even when facing an unexpected afternoon downpour Every participant and artisan praised the event, and the unforgettable hands-on experience and sense of accomplishment became the foundation of their confidence. Despite the challenges, seeing the value the event brought to everyone and the community motivates young people to continue doing their best with the same serious attitude next time.
Exploring the Hidden Gems of Toronto
In our last City Mosaic trip in June, we took participants to the Parkdale neighborhood to experience Tibetan culture. Now, we ’ re excited to announce our upcoming City Mosaic on August 10th, where our dedicated group of volunteers has crafted a unique experience to showcase the beauty of our city.
This time, we'll embark on a guided tour fully led by our volunteers We will explore the charm and history of Cabbagetown, a vibrant community with a rich past. Personally, I am very much looking forward to visiting one of Toronto's oldest and most picturesque cemeteries: Necropolis Cemetery. During our site visit, we noticed the diversity in monument types they can be small or large, lying flat on the ground, on a plaque, or on a tombstone, with so many different styles The whole planning team was eager to learn more. So, I reached out to Agnes, a monument designer whom we interviewed for our past Across The Lens publication, and invited her to join us for the tour to share the backgrounds of different monuments I am sure this will be the highlight of our trip, as we seldom get a chance to delve into such a topic.
Tiffany Ore
Beyond all the incredible destinations we will visit around the Cabbagetown and Riverdale neighborhoods, the most valuable aspect of our journey will be the conversations between participants and interactions with the local communities This is the essence of City Mosaic: to explore, experience, and expand.
Hope to see more youth joining us on August 10 to uncover the hidden stories of our city and explore its rich history For more information, visit: citymosaic.ca