Asian Heritage – Edmonton

Animethon is a Japanese Animation (anime) themed festival held annually in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival is held, every year, in mid August. The festival is focused on rowing groups’ competitions. The boats which participate in the competitions are long wooden boats that their bows are shaped as dragon figures according to ancient Chinese tradition. The events take place in North Saskatchewan River, in Louise McKinney Riverfront … Continue reading Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 2022 →

The Taste of Asia Night takes place Sept 9 to 11, 2022 (Fri-Sun) Sept 9: 6pm to midnight Sept 10: 6pm to midnight Sept 11:  6pm-10pm Location:Currents of Windermere 6004 Currents Dr NW   This event is organized by a registered non-profit company, Friends of Hong Kong Edmonton Association and is supported by the Alberta … Continue reading Taste of Asia Night →

  Sunday, Sept 11, 2022 11:30 am - 4:30 pm 九月十一日，星期日 上午十一時半至下午四時半 98 Street between 105 Avenue to 107 Avenue Edmonton Chinatown

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 →