1. Multiculturalism
Aboriginal culture is the only native culture that truly belongs to Canada, because other cultures in Canada are introduced by immigrants from all over the world. The earliest immigrants from Canada began to migrate to Canada in the17th century, and they brought their own clothing styles, eating habits and customs to Canada. At the beginning of the 20th century, Canada opened its doors to immigrants from all over the world, and passed the Multiculturalism Act in 1988, thus formally recognizing Canada's multiculturalism.
2. Art
For a long time, people have been praising Canada's natural beauty and vast land, but Canada is also famous as the center of contemporary art creation. The originality of Canadian art comes from many reasons: Canada's geographical location, climate, cultural diversity and history. Today, Canadians frequently appear in major cultural activities in the world in terms of music, dance, drama, literature and visual arts.
3. Music
No matter what genre, music always plays an important role in Canada. Canadians have left a far-reaching influence that transcends racial and cultural boundaries. Neil young, Bryan Adams, celine dion and leonard cohen are very popular among rock fans all over the world. Roche Ouasina, Robert Schaleboys and daniel lavoie won the hearts of the French audience. In recent years, newcomers like shania twain, alanis morissette, Tragic Hip and Sarah Maclachlan have also won international acclaim.
The world-famous annual jazz festival in Montreal is a must-see for all jazz fans. Bands like UZEB are among the best jazz bands in the world. Others, including Lorraine Demalay, Oliver Jones, karen young, Michelle donato and Ederby Bickert, also joined the ranks of the greatest figures such as Oscar? In oscar peterson, they are more and more widely recognized by jazz lovers.
Classical music is also very popular in Canada. In fact, many cities have their own symphony orchestras. Many orchestras, such as I Musici and Tafelmusik, generally have a prominent position in major international music festivals and high-quality record companies. Of all the symphony orchestras in Canada, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is probably the most famous. Under the direction of charles dutoit, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra won many important awards and reputations.
The name glenn gould is the best among classical musicians: his musical talent and originality have brought new features to classical music. Similarly, up-and-coming young artists like Angela Hewitt, Aufra Hanoy and louis lortie also enjoy world fame.
Vancouver Opera Association, Canadian Opera Company and other institutions provide good services for opera lovers. These institutions are famous for their originality and high-quality performances. Maureen forest, Ben Hepner, Louis and Gino Quirico are among many talented Canadian actors.
dance
When it comes to the theme of modern Canadian dance, dance fans will immediately think of the names "La La La" and "Body Dance" and "Eucharistic Tattoo". In the field of dance, everything is at the forefront of experiments. Large ballet companies regularly tour the international stage-Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Grand Ballet of Canada and National Ballet of Canada-and they are well received wherever they perform.
Every year, more and more independent choreographers and dancers perform in Canada and abroad. In this group of over 150 people, Maggie Gillis, Marie Chouinard, Ginette Laurin, Peggy Baker and jean pierre Perot continue to show the unique dance expressions of Canadians.
6. Drama
Canadian drama truly reflects the cultural diversity of this country. For example, in recent years, Quebec plays have become more and more popular at home and abroad, mainly because of Michel Tremblay's plays, which have been translated into more than 20 languages. Canadian drama is famous for its innovative spirit and exploration of new forms of expression. Companies such as Carbone14, Lebel and a yellow rabbit have traveled all over the world, and they are warmly welcomed everywhere. Other troupes, such as Green Thumb, Two Worlds and Mermaid, focus on creating children's dramas, which have the elegance and quality of adult dramas. Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil has innovated the entertainment under its yellow and blue circus tents. Millions of audiences around the world marvel at its amazing pioneering work of combining drama, acrobatics and music. The reputation these companies enjoy at home and abroad proves their professionalism and originality.
7. literature
Canadian literature is a mirror of its dual language. The literature of British Canadians and French Canadians is itself subdivided into regional voices, which in turn reflects the concerns of their different communities. Despite the lack of tradition, there are more and more readers of Canadian literature, which has been translated into various languages in the world and has a growing reputation. Canadian novelists, essayists and poets, such as Robertson Davies, Margaret Atwood, Gabrielle Roy, Jacques ferron, Alice Munro, Anne Ebbell, Jacques Godbout, Northrop Frye, Hubert Aquin, gaston Miron, Michael Ondaatje and Mordecai Ritzler, expressed the deepest thoughts and feelings of Canadians.
Dramatic literature, from black comedy to vivid local drama, includes works by Thompson Highway, annemarie McDonald, Sky Gilbert, Robert Lepage, Joan mcleod and Brad Fraser. First of all, it reflects the Canadian culture and the pressure it is currently under.
8. Visual arts
From Cornelius Krieghoff's landscape paintings and Theophile Hamel's portraits (their works are the first in the Canadian art tradition) to Michael? According to Si Nuo's multidisciplinary works, the visual arts in Canada have undergone many changes, which in turn prove the changes experienced by the whole Canadian society.
1948, French Canadian Paul-Emile Borduas declared: "Leave room for magic, hope and imagination." This declaration, signed by 14 artist, calls for abandoning the academic spirit and welcoming the new social order. Borduas and his group of "automatic painters" advocated non-realistic art.
In the 1960s, Canadian artists Guido Molinari, Yves Gotcha and Claude Tusignant initiated another style, which tended to be geometrically abstract. Jock MacDonald, Jack Bush, William Ronald and eight other abstract painters formed the "Eleven Painters" in Toronto. At the beginning of this century, the "group of seven" took nature as the theme and tried to show the vastness and magnificence of Canadian scenery on canvas.
Recently, artists like Patterson Owen, Universal Idea and jeff wall have attracted international attention to Canadian art. These artists spread their ideas through modern means, such as electronic technology and video technology. Today, Canadian artists such as Genevieve Cadillou, Melvin Chaney, Stan Douglas and Jana Stebak are pioneering new paths. They advocate a new painting language in art.
9. movies
In recent years, Canadian films have produced some very profound works, and their quality, universality and closeness to reality have attracted the attention of critics. Filmmakers David Cronenberg's Lunch Without a Cover, denys arcand's Decline of the American Empire and Jesus in Montreal, Lea Pool's Anne Treaster and Jean-Claude Lauzon's Leo and Jesus in Montreal.
Recent successful Canadian films include The Red Violin, Bright Future, Hanging Garden, Kiss, Exoticism, Louis Antoine Dartois, Love and Bones, Confession, Florida and Margaret Museum. Energetic Canadian filmmakers, such as atom egoyan, David Cronenberg and Claude Gagnon, have gained influence in international markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America.
The National Film Association, especially norman mclaren, has made Canada a new force in the field of cartoons and documentaries. Frederic Rebak won the 1987 Oscar, and the film Tree Planting Man is a glorious continuation of this tradition. Nowadays, computer animation is the crystallization of the extraordinary imagination of Canadian artists in this field. International film festivals and TV festivals, such as those held in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Banff every year, have attracted much attention from Canada and Canadian works.