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Don’t miss the unique and beautiful blend of Asian and Jazz instruments in this live concert featuring three Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble musicians with some of Vancouver's finest jazz artists led by Juno-nominated bassist and composer Jodi Proznick. On Sunday, February 5, experience an unusual and exquisite interplay between traditional
The dragon is a symbol of power, nobleness, honour, luck, and success in Chinese culture. Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Dragon and Lion Dance by Wong Kuan Dragon and Lion Dance Association and a traditional tea ceremony featuring Lillian Li, a certified tea artist and the Cultural Experience Specialist
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at Metropolis at Metrotown! From February 9-24, BC’s largest shopping centre will be transformed into a celebratory hub for the Lunar New Year! With a myriad of live performances, fun workshops, and traditional displays, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss! From
Step into the enchantment of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, where the richness of cultural heritage is animated through vibrant performances such as the Lion Dance, Tai Chi Fan Dance and more. Engage in the art of storytelling, delve into the beauty
What do you get when you mix Robbie Burns Day, Lunar New Year, haggis, dim sum, kilts, and dragon dances? You get the one-and-only Robbie Burns Gung Haggis Fat Choy Celebration, galloping back in 2026 — the Year of the Fire Horse! Part Scottish, part Chinese, all Canadian — Gung Haggis Fat
The 3rd Annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is back! Sponsored by Suntory Global Spirits. The event brings together eight of Chinatown’s iconic bars and restaurants for Lunar New Year-inspired cocktails. Sip original tasting pours from North America’s top bars - Bagheera, Bao Bei, Chickadee, Fiorino, Keefer Bar, Kissa Tanto, Laowai, Meo.
The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver is welcoming the Year of the Horse with a two-day Lunar New Year celebration packed with hands-on workshops, live audio theatre, curator tours, and family-friendly activities. The festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in