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Dinner and presentation on Sunday Feb 23, 2025 at the Toishan Kitchen Chinese Restaurant.

Victoria Canada-China Friendship

Association Dinner Meeting


Date:  Sunday, February 23, 2025

Restaurant:  Toishan Kitchen Chinese Restaurant

Location:  #103 – 306 Burnside Rd. W.

Time:  6:00 PM – Dinner | 7:00 PM – Presentation


Topic: Virtual Trip to China';s Biggest City – Chongqing

Presenter:  Grant Marven


Abstract:


With this talk I will betaking you to the middle of China, to

explore Chongqing andthe surrounding area, including the

cities of Chengdu and Xi'an. Chongqing is a direct-administered

municipality with a population over 30 million and an urban population

of 23 million. This area is very rich in history, stunning architecture and

amazing sites which we will discuss and virtually visit on this talk.

Chongqing is definitely on my travel bucket list. 


Biography:

I have been amazed by technology and engineering all my life, from getting my first personal

computer in the early 80s, to earning a degree in Computer Science and later a Master’s in Computer

Science, to working in the firmware engineering field for 25+ years. Firmware engineering involves writing computer code for computers on circuit boards.

worked in the audio industry for over20 years and was the Director of Engineering at a local design center for

a Seattle-based company before I retired.

I also have an interest in languages and cultures and am currently learning Mandarin. I have exchanged English lessons for Mandarin lessons, leading to many Chinese friends. My adopted Chinese name is

小山 Xiǎoshān, ("small mountain"), which makes things easier for my Chinese friends. Currently I am on the board of the Victoria Canada-China Friendship Association.


Toishan Kitchen Menu:

Appetizer –Homemade Dumplings, pan-fried

Entrees-

Soy Sauce Chicken (whole)

Stir-fried Gai Lan with oyster sauce

Mixed Seafood with Tofu Hot Pot

Shanghai Thick Noodles

Salt & Pepper Squid

Sweet & Sour Pork with vegetables

Crispy Ginger Fried Beef

Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Egg Fried White Rice with Dried scallops

Dessert- Sesame Balls


Please arrive at the restaurant by 5:45 PM. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM.

The talk begins at 7:00 PM.


Dinner is $25 for members and students, and $35 for non-members.

Annual memberships for 2024-25 were due starting September 1, 2024.

In order to receive the $25 member dinner price, please also include

your membership fees if not paid already, or the $35 non-member price

applies.


Annual Membership Fees:

Single: $15

Family: $20 (applies only to those residing in the same home)

As of Sept. 2024, new members will receive a membership card when

you pay your annual fees.


*This is your permanent card. Please hold onto your card as a renewal

sticker will be added to the back of it each year following payment of

membership fee.*

**Your VCCFA membership card entitles you to discounts at Toishan

Kitchen and Sun Wah restaurant. There is a 10% discount for meals over

$50 at Toishan Kitchen. Receive free rice and dessert sesame balls for

groups of 10 or more guests at Sun Wah restaurant.

These discounts have no expiry date. Members are required to show their

up-to-date VCCFA membership cards to receive the offers.**

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