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Date Night – Taiko Drumming
Two hearts beat louder than one. Take a mini Taiko drumming workshop in the gorgeous setting of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, led by Booming Tree Taiko. Registration starts April 1. Advance registration recommended. Regular admission applies. Season pass holders and Friends of the Garden members get free admission. Date Night FAQs What is Date Night? Who is it for? Date Night happens at the Garden every Thursday evening, June through August. It’s a chance to enjoy the Garden on a…
Find out more »Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremonies
Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Traditional tea ceremonies are offered in the tranquil Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Depending on weather and the size of the group, tea ceremonies take place either in the Ozawa Pavilion tea house, or in the Ikoi no ba, a charming adjoining structure. Dressed in beautiful kimono, members of the Matsukaze Chanoyu Association (Wind in the Pines Tea Association), prepare and serve the tea. Guests enjoy matcha tea, Japanese sweets, and an explanation of the…
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K-Days Parade
It’s a part of K-Days that’s as important as the fair itself—a tradition that has brought millions of smiles to children and adults alike over the past generations. Every year the K-Days Parade sets the 10-day event in motion with beautiful floats, giant balloons, amazing performers, loveable mascots and real life animals.
Find out more »Chinese Folk Tales with Marty Chan
Marty writes books for kids and plays for adults. He’s best known for his hit comedy play, Mom, Dad, I’m Living with a White Girl. He was a regular humour contributor to CBC Radio and the Edmonton Journal. His latest book, Kung Fu Master, is coming out this fall with Orca Publishing.He lives and works in Edmonton with his wife Michelle and their cat, Buddy.
Find out more »Heritage Festival
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a three-day event to sample delicious food, see creative performances, and celebrate Canada's multiculturalism. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds from 100 countries and cultures at 71 outdoor pavilions. Explore the Festival and enjoy free entertainment on more than 25 stages throughout Hawrelak Park.
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Animethon 26
The Alberta Society for Asian Popular Arts exists to promote Asian arts and culture, such as Japanese animation. We do this through holding and attending events and festivals throughout the province as well as supporting the local community in regards to popular Asian arts. Animethon is a Japanese Animation (“anime”) themed festival held annually in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We have expanded our focus beyond screening anime and now also include voice actor guests from North America, musical…
Find out more »2019 Dragon Boat Festival at Telford Lake
Where: Telford Lake at the Leduc Boat Club, Leduc , Alberta, Edmonton, Canada When: Friday, August 16, 2019 - Sunday, August 18, 2019 Dragon Boat racing for fun, sport and recreation. The festival showcases Asian and multiculturalism in the Edmonton area. Grab your spot in a boat or come cheer the participants at Telford Lake, Leduc. Each dragon boat is led by a drummer who produces a rhythmic drum beat, or the boat's "heartbeat", which keeps the paddlers in sync…
Find out more »Edmonton Viets Association Fundraising Golf Tournament
It is our pleasure to invite you to our upcoming First Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament on August 18, 2019. This Golf Tournament is to fund raise for Edmonton Viets Association community events.
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