VLA Youth Shine at Oakville’s 2026 Chinese New Year Gala

A snapshoot of VLA’s children and Scott Xie, the initiator of Oakville’s Chinese New Year Gala in 2026

Oakville Town Hall was bursting with color, music, and festive cheer on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as the community gathered for a joyful Chinese New Year Gala hosted by Oakville Councillor Scott Xie. Among the excited crowd was the VLA Youth Committee, who joined the celebration to welcome the Year of the Horse with energy and pride.

The gala featured a vibrant lineup of performances that brought traditional and modern culture together on one stage. The afternoon opened with a dynamic lion dance, followed by the children’s Chinese dance “Spring Frolic”, a lively favorite among families. Soprano soloist delivered a graceful rendition of “Spring Breeze Across Ten Thousand Miles”, while the Xinjiang folk dance “Beat the Drum and Sing” lit up the room with its rhythmic charm.

Rock Band from Abbey Park High School

Young performers from Donghu Academy recited the classic “Dynasty Song”, and the elegant pipa solo “Music of a Flourishing Age” added a touch of timeless beauty. The program wrapped up with a burst of youth energy as high school students took the stage with K‑Pop choreography and a spirited rock band medley.

K-Pop dancers from White Oaks High School

A special highlight of the evening was the appearance of VLA Youth Committee President Celine Liu, who was selected through open auditions to become one of the event’s four hosts. Her confident presence and warm delivery added sparkle to the celebration.

The initiator of this gala, councillor Scott Xie, expresses appreciation to the volunteer, Celine Liu, who is the chairman of VLA youth committee.

Many local officials attended the gala, joining Oakville’s Chinese community in welcoming the new year together. Parents and children from the VLA Growth Program were also part of the audience, cheering enthusiastically for the performers and sharing their admiration for the talent on stage.

Filled with culture, community spirit, and youthful joy, the gala marked a memorable start to the Year of the Horse—and a proud moment for the VLA youth who helped bring the celebration to life.

Highlight 2026’s Chinese New Year Gala in Oakville.

This video has been generated by CapCut AI and audio dubbed by Terra, a grade 7 student in Heritage Glen School.