Asian Heritage – Edmonton

Magpie Puppet Club first began in September 2017. The puppet shows are performed in English. At present, we have seven volunteers. Puppeteers have been very devoted in practicing and performing at various community events such as: Mid-autumn Festival, Chinese New Year, Alberta Culture Days, Anti-racism Conversions (May)and recently at a children summer camp. We usually … Continue reading Magpie Puppet Club – Alberta Culture Days Performance →

Enjoy a pleasant Fall afternoon in Chinatown with fragrant Chinese tea and assorted pastries from local Chinatown bakeries. Listen to a talk on health and self-care entitled, Traditional Chinese Medicine First Aid Kit, followed by a Chinatown history talk and walking tour. In Chinese culture, people stayed well through self-care practices that were passed down … Continue reading Teas and Treats: 97 Street Chinatown Health and History Talk & Tour →

Sat, Jan 7 to Sun, Jan 8   Come join and celebrate one of the biggest Lunar New Year festivals with lots of performances and prizes! $2 admission   For more information, visit www.ecmccedmonton.org.   May the Year of Rabbit bring you joy and happiness!

The IN-PERSON Lunar New Year Celebration is BACK! On January 14, 2023, we will be celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year at Kingsway Mall with festivities starting at 11am until 5pm! There will be lion dance, martial arts, calligraphy, and much more!

When: January 14 from 11 am to 5 pm Where: Throughout Kingsway Enjoy an afternoon of Lunar New Year activities, in partnership with the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta. Pick up an Event Passport and complete at least 3 activities to receive a free piece of Lunar New Year Cake*. Activities include tai chi, lion dance, … Continue reading Lunar New Year Festival at Kingsway Mall →

Celebrate Lunar New Year of the Rabbit at Londonderry Mall East Court (66 Street Entrance) Lion Dances, Music, Arts & Crafts, Martial Arts, Games, God of Fortune, Wishing Tree, Drumming and much, much more! Sunday, January 15 2023 1:00 to 4:00 pm

  The mission of Chinatown Dining Week: highlighting culinary gems in an overlooked part of the city, especially at a time when they could use more support. This year, 15 businesses spanning both Chinatown North and South  have put together special menus for $10 or $20 that will be offered from January 26 – February … Continue reading Chinatown Dining Week →

Come celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit Opening Ceremony at the Zodiac Podium in front of Lucky 97 at 9700 - 107 Avenue at 11:30 am. Follow the Money God to get your Lucky Red Pockets while supplies last. Have lunch at one of the restaurants in Chinatown before checking out performances and … Continue reading Lunar New Year Celebration – Edmonton Chinatown →

Come to celebrate the new mural at the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre this Sunday, February 26 from 1-5pm. This event includes a community & art pop-up market, snacks, and Chinatown tours.

A lecture led by Dr. George Dong, author of General Two Gun Ma Kun- Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Jewish Bodyguard, a biography of an Edmonton-based Jewish Canadian, who travelled to China and became a leading military advisor for the Chinese army and Dr. Sun Yat-sen (the national father of modern China). It is the first historical … Continue reading “Two-Gun” Cohen & China Lecture →