“It’s important to honour our ancestors,” said Jimmy Chan, president of Chan Associations Montreal, at the launch of a national campaign to establish a Chinese-Canadian heritage month. Zachary Cheung reports. By Zachary Cheung (CityNews) A national campaign to designate February as… Read More »Campaign launches in Montreal to establish Canadian Chinese Heritage Month (CityNews)
What an incredible evening! We are absolutely thrilled to share that our 3rd annual West Island Chinese Community Spring Gala at Restaurant Imperial in Pointe-Claire was a massive success, complete with a sold-out, full house. First and foremost, a heartfelt… Read More »A Sold-Out Success: Thank You for an Unforgettable 3rd Annual Spring Gala!
Today was another success of our Montreal Chinatown Multicultural Festival/Drumming Festival! We were joined with the Mauritius community, the Chinatown Girls, Louese Hu (Miss Chinese Montreal Pageant 2025 Queen) and many other performers from the Chinese community and other communities… Read More »5th Edition of The Montreal Chinatown Multicultural Festival 2026
From: Citynews “Chinatown is for everybody,” said Jimmy Chan, founder of the Montreal Chinatown Multicultural Festival, about the Drum for Unity festival celebrating the power of rhythm, inclusion and diversity. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports. By Gareth Madoc-Jones Posted May 17, 2025 6:01… Read More »Drumming for Unity 2025
On May 12, 2024, the streets of Montreal’s Chinatown came alive with the rhythmic beats of drums as Drum For Unity celebrated its second annual Multicultural Drumming Festival at Sun-Yat-Sen Park. This year’s theme, world peace, emphasized the festival’s core… Read More »Drum For Unity 2024: Drumming for World Peace and Cultural Connection
February 16, 2024, Jimmy and his family organized the West Island’s very first Chinese New Year celebration, gathering communities from all over Montreal for a great night of food, drinks, prizes and entertainment. It was a wonderful evening spent with… Read More »Dragon Lunar Gala – Chinese New Year Celebration
On May 13, 2023, Drum For Unity returned to Montreal’s Chinatown to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, bringing together drumming teams and cultural performers from diverse backgrounds in a powerful display of unity. For the first time in the festival’s history,… Read More »Drum For Unity 2023: A Celebration of Diversity and Cultural Harmony
Jimmy Chan has been recognized with a distinguished Medal from the National Assembly of Quebec, a testament to his lifetime of extraordinary contributions to society. His commitment to community-building, his promotion of multiculturalism, and his persistent efforts to safeguard cultural… Read More »Canadian Chinese Enterprises Awards (organized by CCEC Canadian Chinese Entrepreneurs Council)
Jimmy Chan have received a biggest surprise and honored to received the CEO from CAE Marc Parent cane in surprise to greet Jimmy with his amazing speech about Jimmy’s contributions and dedication of Jimmy’s in his 43 years career in… Read More »Jimmy Receives LinkedIn Recognition From CEO of CAE
Jimmy Chan organized an event on Asian Heritage Month called “Drum For Unity”, to promote diversity and inclusion. The event took place in the heart of Chinatown, where members of all communities from Montreal came together and drummed together for… Read More »Drum For Unity 2022
The Day to remember – March 21 Sunday 2021 Anti-Asians Racism Demonstration – One World One Humanity. Together – WE ARE ONE Founder of One World One Humanity, Jimmy Chan was proud to take part in the March Against Anti-Asian… Read More »March Against Anti-Asian Hate and Vigil for the victims of the Atlanta mass murder
This year’s show was another huge success! We raised over $3000 for Red Cross to help the victims of the recent Montreal floods! We couldn’t have done it without all of our guests for supporting our cause! We look forward… Read More »2017 Montreal International Martial Arts Festival
Jimmy Chan’s martial arts show was another amazing turnout this year! There’s so many people we want to thank. It touched our hearts to see all the seats fill up. It was another full house this year. A big thanks… Read More »2015 Montreal International Martial Arts Festival
Jimmy Chan’s annual Martial Arts Alliance Friendship Performance Show was another success this year! Even with the snow and cold weather, we were still a full house. A big thanks to all the guests and sponsors for supporting our great… Read More »2013 Martial Arts Performance Show
As per tradition, Jimmy took part in the annual Christmas Lunch event for the elderly of the Chinese community. The event took place at the Montreal Chinese Community & Cultural Center. Many restaurants donated food, including Jimmy’s restaurant Wok Cafe.… Read More »2012 Christmas Party for the Elderly
A big thanks to the martial artists who came to perform at Jimmy’s Martial Arts Alliance Friendship Performance Show on December 8, 2012. It was a huge success! A special thanks to all the spectators! – It was a full… Read More »2012 Martial Arts Performance Show
Jimmy took part in the annual Christmas Lunch event for the elderly of the Chinese community. The event took place at the Montreal Chinese Community & Cultural Center. Many restaurants donated food, including Jimmy’s restaurant Wok Cafe. Places all over… Read More »2011 Christmas Party for the Elderly
In early March 2011 this year, Cirque Du Soleil had invited Jimmy and signed a contract with him with Cirque Du Soleil as an “ Artistic Coach – New Creation Artistic Director ” for Cirque Du Soleil “ MICHAEL JACKSON… Read More »Jimmy Working As Artistic Director on Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour
Jimmy and his Chan Lion Dance Club were invited by Arashi Daiko to perform lion dance at their Benefit Concert for Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster; they were proud to have collaborated with the Montreal Japanese Cultural Center and Arashi… Read More »Benefit Concert for Japan with Arashi Daiko 2011
Like last year, Jimmy Chan, his family and their restaurant Wok Cafe, donated food to the Montreal Chinese Community and Cultural Center for its Christmas event for the elderly. They prepared over 500 lunchboxes for the event!