Did you know? Members of Toronto's Chinese community held an annual picnic at the Exhibition grounds in the 1920s and 1930s. Earlier 'Chinese picnics' - often in partnership with downtown churches - were held in city parks as far back as the 1890s, with newspapers providing descriptions of the festivities, which typically included sports and footraces along with a lunch or supper. 1. Chinese Picnic, group of five children, Exhibition. June 18, 1926. Globe & Mail Fonds 1266, Item 8020. (Note: It was common at the time for small children - of all backgrounds - to wear 'tags' at large events and outings, in case they got lost.) 2. Chinese Picnic, young boy. June 17, 1927. Globe & Mail Fonds 1266, Item 10750. 3. Chinese Picnic, father and children on bench. June 17, 1927. Globe & Mail Fonds 1266, Item 10752. 4. Chinese Picnic, baseball game. June 20, 1930. Globe & Mail Fonds 1266, Item 20805. 5. Chinese Picnic, father and child with candy. June 20, 1930. Globe & Mail Fonds 1266, Item ...