Hung Mun Athletic Club
The Edmonton Hung Mun Athletic Club is a division under Hung Mun Edmonton, otherwise known as the Edmonton Chinese Freemasons. The Edmonton Chinese Freemasons is a regional body that is administered by The Chinese Freemasons National Headquarters of Canada, located in Vancouver, BC. The CFM is much like a fraternity club with chapters all over the world.
Our Lion Dance and Kung Fu Troupe has performed in various events throughout Western Canada. Events including business openings, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, festivals, parades, corporate events, etc.
History of the Chinese Freemasons
Hung Mun, otherwise known as the Chinese Freemasons has history dating back to the early years of the Qing (Cantonese: Ch’ing) Dynasty (1646 A.D.)! Dr. Sun Yet San, considered to be one of the National Fathers of the Peoples Republic of China, was a member of the Chinese Freemasons. It was funding from the Chinese Freemasons that helped with the overthrow of China’s last dynasty, the Qing dynasty and formed the Peoples Republic of China.
Today, there are Chinese Freemasons in every major Chinese communities of Canada, United States, Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, and many other countries.
Chinese Freemasons (CFM) of Canada
The CFM of Canada existed in Canada before Canada itself was recognized as a nation. CFM of Canada helped many Chinese settlers that fell upon hardship during the gold rush and construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 1800’s.
Currently, the CFM of Canada acts as fraternities amongst overseas Asians, participates in and organizes charitable events. In addition to supporting the well-being of China, the CFM of Canada actively promotes and participates in the growth of its local communities.
Team News Feed
Come try out our lion dance classes on Saturdays from 12:15 - 3:30 pm! Feel free to contact us for more info!
Check out some of our new photos from our 2012 New Years Performances here and also check out our new Youtube channel here.
Hung Mun Athletic Club
9622 102 Avenue
Edmonton, AB Canada
info@hungmun.com
Training Class Time
Every Saturday
12:15 PM to 3:30 PM