Victoria Day long weekend, May 18, 2019
Alinka Farm
Members and friends of Atlantic Culture and Arts Exchange Association traveled from the Greater Toronto Area and joined local artists from Rideau Lakes to share a wonderful time together on Victria Day in 2019.
Some wonderful moments were captured in the newly restored heritage barn.
Check out these photos:
AlinkA Farm Friends & Visitors 
Newly Restored Barn Theater 
Good Food Brings People Closer Together 
David and Genlong
The potluck dinner was great! People enjoyed authentic Chinese and Canadian food prepared in home kitchens.
Sharing Creative Ideas 
Inside the Barn 
Leo Gao, Derick Ding and Molly Li
During the art seminar, the local artists shared their stories about art.
Leo Gao Lauched the Art Seminar 
Left to Right: Molly, Kim, Leo 
Adam Zhao 
Selyee Huang 
Presenters: XiaoGuang Zuo and XiaoChuan Zhao 
Jason Han 
David Gilmore 
Shirley Mancino 
Karl Hummitzsch 
Ren Ya Teaching Chinese Painting
In the barn 
Dancers 
Fun in the Barn
The friendship and love continued, as the local artist Shirley opened her studio doors and invited the Chinese group for a visit.
Shirley Mancino’s Studio
After the event on the farm, the guests from China went to visit Shirley Mancino’s art studio.
Antony’s House
Then the group went to visit Antony whose house was filled with art and laughter.
Molly in Derick’s Painting Waving Good Bye after the Event at Antony’s 
Marco the Beekeeper 
AlinkA Yurt, Picture by Bro Li Hang
New Beginning – Embracing Different Cultures
Molly Li: “The End also can be the new start, if the door keepers know how to embrace the difference with the sincerity and true love.”
Thanks for visiting 🙂
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