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SUMMARY:Year of the Horse at the Chinese Canadian Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in Chinatown\, offering a cultural experience that blends tradition\, storytelling\, and community. Guests of all ages can drop in\, participate\, and learn more about Chinese Canadian heritage through food\, crafts\, and performance.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/year-of-the-horse-at-the-chinese-canadian-museum/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T173000
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Cocktail Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is back! \nSponsored 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. Discover fresh flavour pairings and celebrate the neighbourhood’s exceptional cocktail and culinary talent. Cast your vote for the crowd’s favourite\, and get ready for the judge’s surprise pick. \nBars: Bao Bei; Kissa Tanto; Chickadee; Fiorino; Bagheera; Laowai; Meo\nJudges: Kaitlyn Stewart; Charlene Rooke; Fred Lee; Lee Man; Viranlly Liemena
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chinatown-cocktail-showdown-2/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gung Haggis Fat Choy 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPart Scottish\, part Chinese\, all Canadian — Gung Haggis Fat Choy is Vancouver’s quirkiest\, tastiest\, most musical cultural mashup. Founded by local legend Todd Wong (aka Toddish McWong)\, the celebration has been defying cultural boundaries since 1998\, proving that bagpipes and chopsticks really do belong at the same table. \nThis year\, we’re adding an extra spark with the Year of the Fire Horse — a zodiac sign famous for boldness\, creativity\, and a little bit of mischief. \nRegistration:\nSingle tickets $80.\nTable of 10 — $800 will receive a complimentary bottle of Okanagan VQA wine. \nAbout Gung Haggis Fat Choy
Born from a small dinner party in 1998\, Gung Haggis Fat Choy has grown into one of Vancouver’s most unique traditions — part cultural exchange\, part comedy\, part feast\, and 100% fun. Bagpipes meet dragons\, kilts meet cheongsams\, and Robbie Burns meets Kung Fu Panda. \nFor media requests and ticket information\, please contact: todd@asiancanadianwriters.ca
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gung-haggis-fat-choy-2026/
LOCATION:Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant\, 1132 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 of calligraphy\, discover your fortune\, as you make heartfelt wishes beneath the glowing Wishing Tree. \nExplore an eclectic mix of cultural street cuisine and celebrate new beginnings for a festive\, happy and prosperous Lunar New Year. Join family and friends for a day filled with shared moments and the comfort of traditional celebrations.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lunar-new-year-celebration-year-of-the-dragon-2024/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden":MAILTO:lucy.lei@vancouverchinesegarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T210000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom February 9-24\, treat yourself and your loved ones to a day of shopping. Spend a lucky $288\, and receive a $25 gift card and gift under the cherry blossom tree in the Grand Court. Pick a red pocket before you head home and inside you’ll find the gift card\, a retail voucher\, along with a memento celebrating the Year of the Dragon. For every red pocket received\, Metropolis at Metrotown will also donate $5 to Angels on Earth Society. The Burnaby-based charity provides culture education to students at no cost. \nFor those who want to experience traditional displays of Lunar New Year celebrations\, join us on February 14 for a lively Lion Dance performance held in the Grand Court at 10am. Follow the lion as it parades throughout the shopping centre to bring good luck and prosperity! \nOn February 16 from 12-2pm\, visitors can experience a live concert in the Grand Court featuring the guzheng – a traditional Chinese instrument. Plenty of photo opportunities will be available with the Lucky Buddha as he hands out red envelopes. \nIt’s never a celebration without delicious food. Metropolis at Metrotown will hold culinary workshops on February 17 throughout the day (11am\, 12:30pm\, 2pm and 3:30pm). Learn how to prepare traditional Lunar New Year meals like lucky long-life noodles. On February 24\, watch a dumpling eating contest\, dance to traditional and K-pop music\, and learn how to lion dance. If you’re still hungry after dancing\, Metropolis at Metrotown is home to over 70 eateries with flavours from around the world. \nAn additional craft workshop will be available on February 23 from 12pm – 2pm\, where visitors can learn from three traditional artisans – a Chinese dragon artisan\, a Chinese gold phoenix artisan\, and a Chinese lantern artisan. \nLunar New Year celebrations at Metropolis at Metrotown begin February 9 and run until February 24\, 2024. The shopping centre is open Monday to Saturday\, 10am – 9pm\, and Sunday\, 11am – 7pm. For more information\, visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-metropolis-at-metrotown/
LOCATION:Metropolis at Metrotown\, 4700 Kingsway\, Burnaby\, V5H 4M1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolis at Metrotown":MAILTO:info@metropolisatmetrotown.com
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year: Year of the Wood Dragon
DESCRIPTION: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 at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. \nMusician Sonia Liu\, will start the year off on a bright note by playing the Guzen\, a Chinese plucked zither instrument. There will also be a special visit from Master Tek Siaw from Hsin-I Tai Chi Institute who will do a participatory Qigong demonstration. \nIn the Alma VanDusen Room on the lower level\, the Vancouver Cantonese Opera will do a drop-in makeup demonstration followed by a Water Sleeve Dance performance in the Alice MacKay.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-wood-dragon/
LOCATION:Vancouver Public Library\, 350 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, V6B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Public Library":MAILTO:candie.tanaka@vpl.ca
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SUMMARY:Jasmine Jazz - An Evening of Unusual Jazz on Chinese Instruments
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn Sunday\, February 5\, ​experience an unusual and exquisite interplay between traditional Chinese and jazz instruments that will take place at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. \nFeatured Musicians: Jirong Huang (erhu)\, Sarah Yusha Tan (guzheng) and Zhongxi Wu (Suona) performing with Proznick​ (bass)\, Bill Coon (guitar) and ​James Danderfer ​(clarinet/sax)​​.\nJazz will be interpreted through traditional Chinese instruments; traditional and contemporary Chinese music will be given a new life through jazz. \nAccording to Proznick\, “The afternoon concert will be all about musical conversations\, and an east meets west experience\, full of beauty\, harmony\, mutual respect and interplay. The repertoire will be a beautiful mix of songs pulled from jazz repertoire\, traditional Chinese folk music and original composition.” \nThis concert also celebrates the release of Jasmine Jazz\, the first album by this excellent sextet.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/jasmine-jazz-an-evening-of-unusual-jazz-on-chinese-instruments/
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