'Wing Chun' residency show gains wide Canadian media attention

The premiere of acclaimed dance drama “Wing Chun” from Shenzhen in North American Tuesday evening (local time) received media attention in Canada.

The show at the Meridian Hall in Toronto, inaugurated the 20-performance engagement that aims to deepen cultural ties, promote mutual understanding, and strengthen people-to-people connections.

The screenshots of “The Canadian Financial Post” and “National Post” that introduced the performance and praised the dance drama.

"The Canadian Financial Post” and “National Post” introduced the performance and praised the dance drama showcased the strength of Chinese original stage art through its unique Eastern aesthetics and innovative storytelling. It marks a new chapter in cultural exchange between China and Canada.

“Wing Chun” is a tribute to the heroism of ordinary people, drawing inspiration from Lingnan’s traditional martial arts culture, centered on the classic Chinese kung fu style “Wing Chun.” By integrating dance, martial arts, and cinematic narrative, the production tells the spiritual journey of kung fu as it moves into the world. The entire drama is divided into six chapters, lasting approximately two hours, with the storyline following “Ip Man” and his experiences in Hong Kong, highlighting his faith, breaking through barriers, and passing on the legacy, embodying the spirit core of Chinese culture that values martial ethics and promotes yielding over rigidity.

The screenshot of “The Digital Journal” that praised "Wing Chun."

“The Digital Journal” and the “Globe and Mail” thought the performances of dance drama “Wing Chun” is an effort to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning between China and Canada.

The performances of “Wing Chun” will continue until January 4, 2026, with the global tour expected to reach its 300th performance milestone by that time. 

Toronto, Canada’s largest and most populous city, became a friendly exchange city with Shenzhen in 2016. The city already has a connection with Wing Chun. As early as the 1970s, Wing Chun boxing was promoted in Canada by disciples of Yip Man, spreading from the Chinese community into mainstream society and becoming an important bond in China-Canada cultural exchange.

This North American tour marks the fifth overseas performance of “Wing Chun,” following successful runs in Singapore, the UK, France, and Russia. In Russia, the show graced the stages of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg — two world-renowned arts venues symbolizing the highest standards of Russian performing arts. In London, it performed 12 shows at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, receiving unanimous praise from audiences and industry professionals. The performance at the Palais des Congrès in Paris also garnered enthusiastic responses.