The Justin Poy Agency: The Sights and Sounds of Glorious Tibet Come to Toronto, November 4 to 7, 2014


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 3, 2014) - The Greater Toronto Area will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of Tibet from November 4 to 7, 2014. The Justin Poy Agency has brought the best visual documentations of Tibet on film that will screen at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Nov. 4 and 5, 2014. Fascinating and unique live shows will be shown at Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto on Nov. 6 and 7, 2014.

Titled "Glorious Tibet", the 2014 Canada China Tibetan Culture Week will celebrate the musical and visual art of Tibetan culture as a means to help promote diversity and culture at the heart of the Toronto mosaic community.

The 2014 Canada China Tibetan Culture Week will be officially opened at a ceremony taking place at the TIFF Lounge at the Bell Lightbox at 5:30 PM on Nov. 4, 2014. All media are welcome to cover this exclusive event with dignitaries from the art and political world, in addition to accessing our press gallery in the theatre.

"Our company has always been involved in promoting cultural diversity, especially those of Asian communities here in Canada. We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase these films and a dance troupe of this calibre in Toronto," remarks agency President, Justin Poy.

Screenings taking place during the 2014 Canada China Tibetan Culture Week:

Roof of the World

A revolutionary film exploration that tells the story of how the people of Tibet are integrating with nature, rather than differentiating themselves from it. Multiple camera teams travelled to over 60 locations in Tibet over this incredible 500-day shoot to complete the world's most comprehensive record of Tibet to date, all recorded in 4K resolution.

Dekyi Metok

A story of a young girl and how she faces the challenges of a devastating accident, an entirely different perspective on the resources and morals within the realms of a Tibetan lifestyle.

Thangka (Film selected for Cannes screening in 2012)

"Instead of didactic publicity, I want to present a real Tibet and its changes through stories -- its modernization, its people's pursuit of art and nature," says young Chinese director, Hasi Chaolu.

Live performances during the 2014 Canada China Tibetan Culture Week:

Part Two of Glorious Tibet involves live song and dance performances on November 6th and 7th at the Bluma Appel Theatre, presented by the Tibetan Lhoka Art Troupe. Founded in 1965, Tibetan Lhoka Art Troupe is located in the political, economic and cultural centre of the Lhoka Prefecture - Zetang Town. It has 64 staff members, mainly performing traditional Tibetan music, dance, and opera. The troupe consists of a dance team, orchestra, mini folk orchestra, workshop, stage design team and Quyi (Chinese folk arts) team.

Information and ticketing: http://TibetCulture2014.com

The Justin Poy Agency is a Toronto-based award-winning multicultural advertising agency established in 1993. Agency President, Justin Poy is the Honorary Patron of Asian Heritage Month (CFAC) and is Vice-Chair of The Canadian Foundation for Chinese Heritage Preservation. The Agency is known for its ability to bridge and promote east/west cultures and businesses.

Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACT:
The Justin Poy Agency
Karen Wong
647.821.7050
kwong@justinpoy.com

The Justin Poy Agency
Jane Lu
+1 (905) 752-1892
jlu@justinpoy.com