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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