Commemoration of
the Nanjing Massacre 1937
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About this event
ALPHA Education and Asia Pacific Peace Museum (APPM), Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC), and Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT) will co-host the Nanjing Massacre Commemoration on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the P.C. Ho Theatre of the CCCGT (5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough).
This event aims to promote public awareness in Canada about the history of World War II in Asia and the devastating impact of war on humanity through a commemoration ceremony and the screening of the award-winning docudrama “Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking”. This film, planned and produced by ALPHA Education (formerly Toronto ALPHA), premiered in Canada and China on the 70th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre, arousing significant attention within the community. It retells this tragic history through the personal journey of Iris Chang as she shouldered the burden of breaking the historical silence of WWII in Asia. Attendees are invited to reflect on the importance of peace, empathy, respect, and the role individuals can play in fostering harmony in our society.
The event is expected to have over 600 community members and representatives from different levels of government. Community members, corporations, and individuals are encouraged to purchase tickets and sponsor the event to help inspire younger generations to engage with history. This will also enhance opportunities for universities, institutions, scholars, and students from around the world to participate in historical research and education projects.
Audience reviews
"This is a story we must make sure is told in our schools. A young woman Iris Chang opens up the eyes and ears of the world to the horrid massacre that occurred to the Chinese at the hands of the invading Japanese army in 1937."
Gerri Gershon
Former Trustee, Toronto District School Board
"The audience follows the heart-breaking story of Chang's tireless efforts to chronicle the story as a warning for future generations. That Chang herself became one of the last victims of this sad chapter in human history makes it even more important for Western audiences to view this documentary."
Cam Fahlman, M.Ed., English Teacher
Old Scona Academic High