Asian Heritage – Edmonton

Prepare to embroider! After an introduction to the craft, participants will join Florence Yee in the meditative act of tissue embroidery. You will not only have the opportunity to create something new, but also to consider your own visual narrative and past stories. About the Artist Florence Yee is a 2.5 generation, Cantonese-struggling visual artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, unceded Mohawk territory. Having graduated from her BFA at Concordia University, she works with community groups for visual culture, such as articule…

During Florence Yee’s last workshop as Artist in Residence, participants will be asked to reimagine an entrance for the Chinese-Canadian diaspora. Through a comparison of Montreal’s and Edmonton’s Chinatown gates, Yee will discuss gentrification, tourism and self-Orientalism. About the Artist Florence Yee is a 2.5 generation, Cantonese-struggling visual artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, unceded Mohawk territory. Having graduated from her BFA at Concordia University, she works with community groups for visual culture, such as articule and La Centrale, both artist-run centres,…

The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and experience Canada's multiculturalism. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 71 pavilions. Explore the Festival and enjoy free entertainment on more than 25 stages throughout the park.

Animethon 25 is a full 3-day summer festival for fans of anime, gaming, Japanese pop culture, and related interests taking place at the Edmonton Shaw Conference Centre August 10-12, 2018. Come check out the panels, demonstrations, and other activites such as: Amazing Cosplay Exciting Gaming Tournaments with HUGE Gaming Room! Intriguing Anime Outstanding AMVs, Concerts, Dance, and Maid Cafe Unique Artists and Vendors and some very special guests. But that's not all. Visit our website for full details, www.animethon.org. Children…

August 17 – 19, 2018 Friday, August 17, 2018 Join us for the traditional Blessing of the Boats on Friday evening at Telford Lake (4801 44 Street, Leduc AB) starting at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will be held on the docks. The racing begins Friday evening with the Grassroots and Novice Cup races where novice teams will experience their first dragon boat race! This friendly competition starts the race component of the festival at 7:30 pm. The Grassroots division consists of teams that…

Sitting times: 1:15 am - Ozawa Pavilion 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:15 pm - Ikoi no ba Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Traditional tea offerings are hosted at the Ozawa Pavilion, an authentic Japanese Tea House, or in the adjacent Ikoi no ba (a “cozy place to gather”), both overlooking the tranquil Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Japanese sweets and tea are provided to guests, as well as an explanation of the tea ceremony. Free guided tours of the…

Snowlight. Firelight. Starlight. And you. Thousands of candles light the pathways of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden in a beautiful display in this popular annual event. Advance tickets required. Tickets go on sale September 1, 2018!