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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Spirit of the Fire Horse Celebration (Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lunar New Year weekend with live Chinese cultural performances\, tastings\, family-friendly workshops\, arts and crafts and more! \nOn Saturday\, February 21\, the weekend festivities begin with a joyful opening celebration. Fire Horse–themed arts and family-friendly workshops\, lantern viewing throughout the Garden\, Lunar New Year tea ceremonies\, calligraphy\, and Nian Gao (Chinese steamed cake symbolizing prosperity and growth) demonstrations and tastings will take place across the Garden —perfect for families to explore at their own pace and soak in the festive atmosphere. \nOn Sunday\, the celebration reaches its full swing. Fire Horse–themed arts and crafts and lantern viewing continue throughout the Garden\, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of lion dance performances\, guzheng and dance performances\, dumpling (symbolizing wealth\, prosperity\, and family unity) and Nian Gao demonstrations and tastings\, Fire Horse art candy\, sugar candy art\, live caricature drawing\, fortune telling\, and a variety of food vendors. From daytime into early evening\, the entire Garden will be immersed in a lively and joyful Lunar New Year celebration. \nTickets are now on sale. For more details\, please visit the event page. \nFebruary 21\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Last entry at 3:30 PM)\nFebruary 22\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:15 PM) \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lunar-new-year-spirit-of-the-fire-horse-celebration-dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden/
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:20240211T120000
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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. \n\n\n	Related
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:20230930T170000
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SUMMARY:The 37th Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: A Circus of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is bigger and better than ever\, with performances\, food\, tea ceremonies\, art and activations curated throughout the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and the Zodiac Courtyard. \nArts and Crafts\, Fortune Telling\, Lanterns\, and Poetry from the Dr. SYS Classical Chinese Garden\, Xiang the Art of Incense with Daisy May of JJW Aromas\, Moon Gazing with Telescopes from HR MacMillan Space Centre\, Chinese Calligraphy with Jiangang Su and V. Wen\, “A Thousand Scenes in One Word”\, a digital animated short by Wen Wen (Cherry) Lu\, Indigenous-led DTES Youth Art Exhibition with Miska Creative Society x Dr. SYS Classical Chinese Garden x Digital Hopes and Face Painting & Henna by A Star Art Parlour \nTea Ceremonies with Daniel Lui\, Michael MacDonald\, Luke Moloney\, Adrian Sinclair\, Veronique Vachon\, Lily Lok\, Arman Kazemi\, Howard Lu. \nSips and Bites by A.BENTO Restaurant\, Aiyahohno Cafe\, Bon Moment Bake Shop\, Noisette by Olivia Bakery\, Simply Homayd Chili Oil and Sun Yat-Sen Garden Bar. \nPerformances include Music by DJ Static\, ft. B-Boy Dancers Nox and King Sun\, Lion Dance Hon Hsing by Athletic Club\, Guzheng by Michelle Kwan\, Vocal performances by Amanda Sum\, Kristin Fung and Music by DJ Kozue\, Circus Arts: Hula Hoop Artist – Lola Loops\, Contortionist – Kasha Konaka\, Juggler – Yuki Ueda\, reenactment presentations by the Vancouver Hanfu Association. \nPlus\, an Indigenous-led DTES art exhibition! Created by a group of youth who came together for art lessons with Jesse Gouchey of Miska Creative\, their artwork will be displayed for all to see — a proud moment for these little ones! This component is supported by the local DTES arts organization Digital Hopes. \nBuy your advanced tickets today and save! \nAdult tickets are $10 + taxes and fees\,\nKids (age 6 -12) tickets are $7 + taxes and fees.\n(Kids ages 5 and under are FREE)\n**There will be a limited number of tickets at the door on both nights:\nAdult tickets for $15 and Children’s for $10. \nDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is located on the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded lands of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish)\, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/mid-autumn-moon-festival/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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SUMMARY:Community Day at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on July 9th from 10:30 pm – 4:00 pm where we’ll be celebrating Hong Kong’s rich culture and history through music\, art\, food\, games\, storytelling and more! Community Days is a quarterly event FREE for BC residents (with ID) aimed at bringing the community together to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of a Ming Dynasty Scholars garden and encourage visitation to the Chinatown neighborhood. \n  \nOn July 9th\, the Garden will transform its space and activate three zones celebrating Hong Kong through food at “Gor May Street”\, language at “Happy Valley Activity Zone” and people at “Central Shops District”. To bring the Mong Kok vibe\, there will be Guzheng performances and music by songwriter/guitarist Dano Wen in the courtyard. \n  \nFirst stop\, visitors will find delicious and iconic Hong Kong tastes specially curated by Melody Yip (@blackholetummy)\, an ambassador of HK food and culture. Headlining Gor May Street is Dicky’s Dumps serving delicious curry fish balls & handmade small-batch dumplings\, and Ember Hong Kong Barbeque offering authentic HK meat skewers. Other HK favorites such as Noodles in a Bag and bottled Vitasoy will surely evoke some feelings of nostalgia. Not to be missed is the HK Milk Tea Gelato\, a limited release from Passione Gelato\, as well as nourishing Cantonese dessert by Tao Desserts\, and baked goodies from Butter x Crumbs. \n  \nCantonese is a distinctive integral part of Hong Kong culture and the garden is excited to welcome back Eveline Yu of Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme Musical Adventures and Cantonese Parents in BC\, who will be curating and activating a wide range of children’s programming in the Happy Valley Activity Zone. Children\, parents and those young at heart can look forward to Canto Story Telling with Dr. Zoe Lam and RedEgg Entertainment\, a Cantonese/English Magic Show by Sam Liang\, and Music Time with Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme Musical Adventures. There’ll also be boardgames by Hot Banana Games\, a pop-up bookstore by Yuto as well as arts and crafts! \n  \nLast stop is the Central Shops District market which will offer a diverse range of local makers with Hong Kong roots. You will find HK-inspired artwork\, apparel\, candles\, chili oil\, jewelry\, tea & more throughout the garden. Participate in a scavenger hunt by answering questions at vendor booths to be entered in a draw for prizes! (See below for full list of vendors) \n  \nThis will be the garden’s biggest Community Day. While the event is free to BC residents with ID\, RSVP on Eventbrite is appreciated and recommended! \n  \nSchedule of Events: \n\n11:00 AM – Storytime in Cantonese with Dr. Zoey Lam\n12:00 PM – Roundabout Cantonese Music with Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme\n12:45 PM – Guzheng Performances\n1:00 PM – Magic Show with Sam Liang\n1:30 PM – Guzheng Performances\n2:00 PM – Roundabout Cantonese Music with Rhythm ‘N’ Rhyme\n2:30 PM – Music Performance by Dano Wen\n3:00 PM – Storytime in Cantonese with Red Egg Entertainment\n\n  \nThe Community Days Market will include: \n\nYellow Dream Sand – Stunning beaded jewelry\nMehmehmagic – Tarot\, Astrology & Yoga Teaching in Cantonese\, Mandarin & English\nThe Stranded Ones Collective – Illustrative artworks & goods\nOllie & Co. – Locally made scented candles\nLittle Ocean Art – Artwork\, Suncatchers\, pins & more\nSimply Homayd – Chili Oil\nLittle Candle Matters – Fun Shaped Candles\nThe Chinese Tea Shop – Long Standing Chinatown tea shop\nKaho Chan – Local Illustrator with colorful & vibrant work\nSlothee Coffee – Coffee inspired art prints\, cards\, magnets and coffee accessories\nLil Asian Designs – 3D printed goods with Asian inspired themes\n\n  \nAbout Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden \nDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a registered museum and one of Vancouver’s top tourist attractions. Opened in 1986\, and considered to be the first full-scale Chinese garden built outside of China\, it was constructed using traditional Chinese building techniques and materials that do not require nails or screws. \nAs a registered not-for-profit\, all Garden revenue goes toward fulfilling its mission to bring together cultures and communities through educational\, cultural and public programs serving thousands of visitors\, students and neighbors each year. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/community-day-at-dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T200000
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SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2023
DESCRIPTION:LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration\, celebration\, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings\, writing workshops\, panel discussions\, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. \nThis year’s featured authors include 2021 Danuta Gleed Literary Award winner Jack Wang (We Two Alone); novelist and playwright Simon Johnston (House of Daughters); writer and teacher Gillian Sze (Quite Night Think); rising star David Ly (Dream of Me as Water); poet and writer Steffi Tad-y (From the Shoreline); and emerging talents Candie Tanaka (Baby Drag Queen) and Emi Sasagawa (Atomweight). \nRoy Kurita and Sharon Lee (Growing Up Nisei) relives memories of the Japanese Canadian internment during World War II; Winnie L. Cheung and Lee Mei-Fung (Childhood Lost) will share memories of life during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945); Tāriq Malik (Exit Wounds) will give his personal views on working across poetry\, fiction\, and visual arts; Hieu Pham-Fraser (The Little Girl) will present on children’s writing and its messages of anti-racism and inclusion and Historic Joy Kogawa House Writer-in-Residence David Mura (A Stranger’s Journey: Race\, Identity & Narrative Craft in Writing; The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself) – will lead a series of writing workshops on identity\, poetry\, fiction\, and memoir. \nLiterASIAN will take place in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown located on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh\, and Squamish people. Events will be held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, Foo Hung Curios at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, Centre A International Art Gallery\, Floata Seafood Restaurant\, and the Historic Joy Kogawa House. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/literasian-2023/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T104359
CREATED:20230509T195853Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Breeze: A Celebration Of Resurgence
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Breeze gently flows through the blossoms at the Vancouver Chinese Garden where we will be celebrating Asian Heritage Month in a concert of beginnings and resurgence. \nWith the new season\, brings new life and innovative music. We will be premiering music for the Chinese flute (dizi) by Yong Sun who is a renowned composer making a comeback after decades on hiatus. \nGet ready for an afternoon of unforgettable music with work written by acclaimed composer Michael O’Neill featuring our talented guest soprano Emily M Cheung\, and new arrangements by Alan Lau our composer-in-residence. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/spring-breeze-a-celebration-of-resurgence/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble":MAILTO:vancouverchinesemusicensemble@gmail.com
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