The 5th World TCM & Acupuncture Week

Following the successful hosting of the 4th World TCM & Acupuncture Week in 2024, the Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Development Alliance and the Home of Canadian Traditional Chinese Medicine Society, in collaboration with the Canadian Community Service Association, Canton Chamber of Commerce Canada, and North America Chinese Culture Promotion Society, are proud to announce the upcoming 2025 5th World TCM & Acupuncture Week from June 21 to July 1, 2025.

This week-long celebration event will showcase a variety of captivating programs inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theme, anticipating more than 60,000 spectators, and extensively reported  by hundreds of media outlets in Canada and worldwide. The grand opening ceremony and the newly introduced Traditional Chinese Medicine Expo Market will be held at King George Park (#12800 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC, Canada). This venue spans an impressive 11,255 square feet, featuring 100 exhibition booths across eight demonstration theme zones. Broadcasting on its digital media platform, which has accumulated over 10 million total views, the "World TCM & Acupuncture Week" will again be one of the paramount worldwide TCM celebration events in 2025.

The event theme for 2025 is, "Dedication to the Craftsmanship of Medicine · TCM Expo Market · Benevolence for All,", emphasizing the core values of healthcare practice integrity, professionalism, and innovation. The event aims to unite TCM practitioners, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the world, fostering collaboration, academic exchange, and community engagement. The newly introduced "TCM Expo Market” will give spectators opportunity to enjoy a unique and immersive cultural experience, bringing the benefits of TCM knowledge and philosophy into daily life.

Event Website: www.wtcmaw.events 

Organizers' Websites:

Canadian TCM Development Alliance: www.ctcmda.ca

Home of Canadian TCM Society: www.hctcms.ca

Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture hold a vital role in advancement of global healthcare system. Their distinct benefits to health cultivation, preventive care, treatment, rehabilitation, and wellness exemplify their immense potential to support global advancement of health and wellness. To unlock this potential, international collaboration and innovation are key. This shared vision unites TCM practitioners, administrators, and enthusiasts worldwide in their commitment to a healthier way of life.

Promoting TCM and acupuncture transcends medical benefits—it fosters cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and global solidarity. Over the past four years, the Home of Canadian TCM Society and the Canadian TCM Development Alliance have successfully hosted this esteemed event series, garnering widespread acclaim and impactful recognition. The endorsement from the Government of British Columbia further underscores TCM’s importance on the global stage, with the event being officially designated as "BC TCM & Acupuncture Week" in 2023 and 2024.

This year’s event will feature a rich program, including the opening ceremony and TCM Expo Market; bilingual health seminars; Tai Chi workshops; professional lectures by renowned academicians and TCM masters; interdisciplinary panels involving experts from science, culture, and education; exhibitions of TCM achievements and public welfare initiatives; practical demonstrations of TCM’s comprehensive concepts; and a grand TCM parade in celebration of Canada Day on July 1.

We are pleased to invite you to join us celebrating this most anticipated TCM exhibition of the year.