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塑胶狮 Su Jiao Shi
On April 4, 2017, the City of Edmonton removed the Chinese guardian lions from Harbin Gate at Chinatown for LRT construction. Coincidingly, as of January 2018, China is no longer accepting certain plastic recyclable products from Alberta’s municipalities... If you would like to know more about this exhibit, join us for the reception on Jan 31st, or stop by for a short visit at City Hall. Reception January 31 at City Hall 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Find out more »Chinatown Dining Week
What: Chinatown Dining Week When: January 17-27, 2019 Where: 8 restaurants in Edmonton’s Chinatown The response we received last year was overwhelming; many people ate their way through the 5 participating restaurants over 9 days last year. As a result, we wanted to lengthen the event this year to provide the opportunity for diners to sample even more, and invite additional partner restaurants to the table. In 2019, Chinatown Dining Week will feature 8 restaurants. The participating restaurants have put together…
Find out more »Tet Lunar New Year Festival
Come celebrate Vietnamese New Year! Cultural performances, activities, games, lion dance, balloon artist, photobooth. Daytime Festival - Free for all ages. 11 am Doors open 1:00 pm Official ceremony 2:00 pm Cultural performances 4:00 pm Doors close
Find out more »Edmonton Lunar Night Market
Join us for the first ever Edmonton Lunar Night Market in celebration of the 2019 Lunar New Year at the Shaw Conference Centre on Saturday January 19, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am! Celebrate the year of the pig by walking the night market full of vendors selling authentic food, fun beverages, and diverse products, such as gadgets, decorations and toys; all the while enjoying our cultural performers and a DJ to end the night. Email yeglunarnightmarket@gmail.com for more…
Find out more »Ice on Whyte Festival
The Canada Cup of Ice Carving at the 2019 Boardwalk Ice on Whyte celebrates the best international ice carving artists from around the world including a team of artists from China as they vie for this prestigious trophy at 1 of only 3 International Ice Carving Competitions in Canada. Ice carving is big in northern China such as the Harbin Ice Festival. Harbin is our sister city. Enjoy the intricate details of these breath-taking ice carvings and vote for your…
Find out more »Lunar New Year Event at Bonnie Doon Mall
The Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA) invites everyone to our 11th Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, January 26 at Bonnie Doon Centre (82 Avenue & 83 Street) from 11 am to 4 pm. With over 300 performers and over 100 volunteers, carnival and cultural games, face painting, balloon animals (pigs this year!) and more to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Pig. Expect colourful entertainment on the stage with performers and musicians from Edmonton’s 13 Chinese Bilingual…
Find out more »Chinese Community Ice Carving at Royal Alberta Museum
An ice carving initiative for the Chinese Community, has been confirmed to be hosted at the courtyard of the RAM (on the side facing the City Hall) between Jan 27-29. 10 blocks of ice will be used to make sculptures with Chinese cultural themes at the venue.
Find out more »Chinese Bilingual Program – Parent Information Session
If you are interested in registering your child(ren) in the Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program, Edmonton Public School Board is hosting a Chinese Bilingual Program - Parent Information Session on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Centre for Education, 1 Kingsway Avenue. The purpose is for parents/caregivers to learn about Kindergarten in the Chinese Bilingual Program at Caernarvon, Dovercourt, Kildare, Meadowlark, Meyonohk and Parkallen Elementary schools. Subjects will include: School Pre-enrolment, Registration dates, Busing, Boundaries, Random Selection, Student…
Find out more »Chinese New Year Carnival 2019
Date: Feb 2 & Feb 3, 2019 Time: Sat - 11 AM to 8 PM, Sun - 11 AM to 5 PM Location: Chinese Catholic Parish, 10140 - 119 Street, Edmonton FREE Admission Activities: Performances, Lion Dances, Hong Kong Style snacks, Home Style Chinese Food, Fun Games and Chinese Crafts
Find out more »Exhibition Premiere 展覽開幕式
Exhibition Premiere Ceremony 11am-12pm Exhibition Open for Viewing 12-5pm Figure 一, 二, 三, 六, 八 is a heritage art project honouring the history and cultural impacts of Edmonton’s ever-changing Chinatown. Recognized for over 100 years, Chinatown has relocated, transformed, and adapted itself through urban economic pressures. However, many residents know little about its histories. As the Chinese community today struggles to maintain their legacy in the area, redevelopment plans continue to alter and challenge the space. The removal and undecided…
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