Asian Heritage - Edmonton

REEL Chinatown - Outdoor Movie Night
2025-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kinistinaw Park, 10249 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2H1
Join CTC Edmonton and FascinAsian Edmonton for an outdoor movie night on August 23rd from 7 – 9PM at Kinistinâw Park.
FascinAsian Edmonton is proud to present REEL Chinatown, a series of Asian-centered film experiences, storytelling and community building in Chinatown taking place August 23 and September 13, plus an industry mixer on September 16.

Lion Dance Championships
2025-08-23 11:00 - 2025-08-24 17:00 | Kinistinaw Park, 10249 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2H1
For the first time ever in Edmonton — witness the athleticism, artistry, and intensity of competitive lion dance!

National teams & international judges
Parade, martial arts demos, and cultural performances
Fitset Ninja Dragon Obstacle Course for all ages

Savour the best of Chinatown’s food scene as the Taste of Chinatown takes over the streets surrounding Kinistinâw Park on August 23 from 11 – 8 and August 24 from 11 – 5.

Street eats & local favourites
Family entertainment & activities
Free cotton candy for kids under 12!

Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 | Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, 9999 Grierson Hill Road NW, Edmonton
Mark your calendars, 2025 Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival will once again be held in Edmonton at the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on August 16/17, 2025.

Edmonton Dragon Festival & Dragon Ball Gala
2025-08-15 18:00 - 2025-08-24 23:00 | Chinatown, 97 Street and 105 Avenue, Edmonton
Mark your calendars because the Edmonton Chinatown Dragon Festival is BACK from August 15 – 17

Featuring 9 days of incredible events, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy including:
Dragons in the Park
Lion Dance Workshop
Dragon Food Tour
Canadian National Lion Dance Championship
Taste of Chinatown festival
and a spectacular Dragon Ball Gala & Closing Celebration

https://www.ctcyeg.ca/

2025 Teens Summer Camp - Japanese Language and Culture
2025-08-11 09:30 - 2025-08-15 16:00 | Edmonton Japanese Community Association, 6750 - 88 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5H6, Canada
Looking for a fun and educational summer experience for your child?
The Edmonton Japanese Community Association is offering a week-long Japanese summer camp for teens.
Our Japanese summer camps are designed for teenagers who want to explore the Japanese language and culture through engaging activities and experiences, where campers not only learn basic Japanese but also experience the richness of Japanese culture.
Camp Highlights Include:

Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arranging)

Karate (Traditional Martial Arts)

Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience

️ Japanese Lessons through games, stories, and group activities

No prior Japanese experience is needed—just curiosity and enthusiasm!Whether your child is new to Japanese or already interested in the culture, this camp will offer a fun and memorable summer adventure.

Date: August 11 – August 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: EJCA Centre at 6750 88th Street, Edmonton
Costs: $300 Sibling Discount: 2nd child is $280

EJCA membership required! Membership (ejca.org)

Cancellation Policies:

A full refund will be given if you cancel by midnight July 31 2025 due to personal reasons. No refunds will be given after that date.
If the camp is cancelled by EJCA due to insufficient number of participants or for any other reason, a full refund will be given.

Registration Deadline: August 4, 2025
For more information, please click here!

Animethon
2025-08-08 08:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9
Canada’s longest running anime festival

Canada’s longest running anime festival featuring cosplay, concerts, gaming, and a large vendor hall. Come meet fans and make friends in the community!
Animethon is a full 3-day summer festival for fans of anime, gaming, Japanese pop culture, and related interests taking place at the Edmonton Convention Centre, August 8-10. Come check out the panels, demonstrations, and other activities.

Edmonton Heritage Festival
2025-08-02 12:00 - 2025-08-04 20:00 | Borden Park, 7507 Borden Park Road, T5B 4W8
Experience the world in a weekend at the world’s largest multicultural festival. Take a peek at Pakistan, taste the flavours of Fiji, feel the beat of Burkina-Faso and explore cultures from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
The Edmonton Heritage Festival is a family-friendly, alcohol-free mingling of nations. Sample culinary treats, shop for artwork, and chat with folks who are proud to discuss their unique roots and the rich multi-cultural communities they have created in Canada. Over 70 pavilions representing more than 90 countries and cultures come together to share their entertainment and culture and celebrate diversity.
You can attend this legendary festival at Borden Park located beside the Edmonton EXPO Centre!

Chinatown Live Music Series: Jia Jia Yong at Little Bonbon
2025-07-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Little Bonbon, 9660 - 106 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 0N4
Jia Jia Yong is a harpist and composer based in Edmonton. She performs as a freelance musician at various events in Edmonton and area and also enjoys developing collaborative projects with other musicians and artists. Since 2021, Jia Jia has developed multidisciplinary pieces that bring together Chinese traditional art forms, such as calligraphy and martial arts, with storytelling and music. In 2022, Jia Jia received a grant from the Edmonton Arts Council to learn the modern konghou, a Chinese harp, becoming one of only a handful of players in North America.

Kon-nichiwa Japanese Discovery camp for Juniors 2025
2025-07-14 13:00 - 2025-07-18 16:00 | Edmonton Japanese Community Association, 6750 - 88 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5H6, Canada
We present a unique summer camp that unveils the captivating world of Japan! A rare chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture awaits!
This camp is tailored for 3rd-grade through 6th-grade students with a keen interest in Japanese language and culture.
All children who are totally unfamiliar with Japanese are welcome!
Indulge in thrilling activities and master Japanese alongside Pokémon!
Date: July 14 – 18, 2025
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: EJCA Centre at 6750 88th Street, Edmonton
Costs: $150

To attend the camp, EJCA membership required! Membership (ejca.org)

Cancellation Policies:

A full refund will be given if you cancel by midnight June 30 2024 due to personal reasons. No refunds will be given after that date.
If the camp is cancelled by EJCA due to insufficient number of participants or for any other reason, a full refund will be given.

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2025
If you have any questions or inquiries, please email us at lessons@ejca.org

FUN Japanese Summer Adventure for Kids 2025
2025-07-14 09:30 - 2025-07-18 12:30 | Edmonton Japanese Community Association, 6750 - 88 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5H6, Canada
We present a unique summer camp that unveils the captivating world of Japan! A rare chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture awaits!
This camp is tailored for kindergarten through 2nd-grade students with a keen interest in Japanese language and culture.
All children who are totally unfamiliar with Japanese are welcome!
Indulge in thrilling activities and master Japanese alongside Pokémon!
Date: July 14 – 18, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: EJCA Centre at 6750 88th Street, Edmonton
Costs: $150

To attend the camp, EJCA membership required! Membership (ejca.org)

Cancellation Policies:

A full refund will be given if you cancel by midnight June 30 2025 due to personal reasons. No refunds will be given after that date.
If the camp is cancelled by EJCA due to insufficient number of participants or for any other reason, a full refund will be given.

Registration Deadline: July 7, 2025
If you have any questions or inquiries, please email us at lessons@ejca.org

Mulan at the Capitol Theatre
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Fort Edmonton, 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 4P3, Canada
Experience the magic of Fort Edmonton Park during Disney Movie Month at the beloved Capitol Theatre!
Catch the epic story of Mulan—a brave young woman who takes her ailing father’s place in the Chinese army. Though she’s technically unqualified to serve under a strict patriarchal system, Mulan cleverly disguises herself as a man and joins the ranks. With the help of her wisecracking dragon sidekick, Mushu, she uses her wit, courage, and heart to help stop a Hun invasion—and even finds herself falling for a charming young captain along the way.
Get ready for a day full of family-friendly fun and unforgettable adventure!

Lion Dance Class Open House
2025-07-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Chinese Freemasons Hall, 9622 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, T5H 0E6
Have an interest in trying out lion dance? Come dance with us on July 7th, 2025 at our open house!
Lion dance is a great way to build community and meet others interested in Chinese heritage and tradition. Especially as a way to be immersed in a part of the Chinese culture of Edmonton!

Memories of Old Macau - Book Launch
2025-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Indigo, South Common, 1837 – 99 Street
Memories of Old Macau: The Story of My Childhood
Author: Amy Lau
The Chinese edition was a #1 Best Seller

Canada Day - Awakening Heritage Chinatown
2025-07-01 12:00 - 19:00 | Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre, 9540 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, T5H 0E3
Stories of Chinese Merchants in Western Canada. Special thanks to Bruce Peel Special Collections
Vendors, crafts and activities
Performances
$3 for a hot dog and bottle of water
Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre
9540 – 102 Avenue NW
12 Noon to 7 pm

Canada Day with a Chinese Cultural Experience
2025-07-01 12:00 - 18:00 | West Edmonton Mall, 8882 - 170 Street NW, Edmonton, T5T 4J2
Celebrate Canada Day with the Canada-China Friendship Society of Edmonton!
Enjoy music, dance, Chinese calligraphy, and painting giveaways, have your name written in Chinese, and make origami crafts.
A joyful celebration of culture and friendship—everyone is welcome!

Phase IV Stage

The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act Book Launch
2025-06-30 13:00 - 15:00
The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act is now at the printers and will be officially released June 24, 2025.This limited-edition, hardcover book is a standalone publication that goes broader and deeper into the story of the Exclusion Act period (1923-1947) and its aftermath (post 1947) than was possible to do in the landmark Vancouver exhibition. The pages explore the broad range of human experiences of exclusion as revealed through the many stories of the lives it touched. The stories in this book reveal haunting tales of tragedy, loss and despair as well as powerful examples of courage, perseverance, and resilience. They chronicle the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times. Many stories and images are being shared publicly for the very first time.Secure a copy for your family’s library. Consider this book to be both a present and future family heirloom: a gift to be passed on to ensure that generations of Chinese Canadians to come will deeply understand and appreciate the history and experiences of their ancestors. Consider getting an extra copy for friends, a teacher in your life, or others in your family.

​Price $59.95​​

Includes complimentary tickets to the June 30, 2024 book launch in Edmonton (value $20).

English, hardcover, 256 pages
ISBN: 9781069093516
Official release: June 24, 2025

Pre-Order Your Book

The Mah Society of Edmonton and Journey of the Horse are please to offer a limited number of books for pre-order. AND, we are also delighted to host author, Catherine Clement, at an Edmonton book launch event on June 30, 2025.
​​Price $59.95​​

Includes complimentary tickets to the June 30, 2024 book launch in Edmonton (value $20)

Paper Trail Book Launch
with special guest, Catherine Clement
Location currently being confirmed
June 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm
https://journeyofthehorseyeg.wixsite.com/home/papertrailbook

Chinatown Live Music Series: Nanyen Lau at Boa & Hare
2025-06-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Boa & Hare, 10520 97 St NW #127, Edmonton, AB T5H 4J1, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4J1, Canada
​With 20 years of experience in performing and teaching the Chinese two-stringed violin Erhu, Nanyen Lau is dedicated to bringing her unique culture and music to a wider audience through teaching and performing. She is a longtime member and current concertmaster of the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Orchestra and artistic director of Echo Ensemble. Inspired by the music of Genshin Impact, Legend of Zelda, and Studio Ghibli, her performances feature her favourite video game, anime and movie soundtracks as well as traditional and contemporary repertoire.
Boa & Hare is a café and cocktail bar in downtown Edmonton from the same crew behind Van Loc, with the addition of Winnie Chen’s culinary creativity. It’s a space that moves with the day: coffee and calm in the morning, cocktails and connection at night. Good vibes and a menu that reflects both craft and comfort. Built with the same community spirit we bring to Chinatown, Boa and Hare is a place to gather, connect, and just be.
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​Come experience the music and the space!
Registration required.

The Jade Brush
2025-06-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Boa & Hare, 10520 97 St NW #127, Edmonton, AB T5H 4J1, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4J1, Canada
Learn more about our watercolour workshop host Hui Yang!!! You may have seen her and her work around at events with the Chinese community! Remember to sign up for her workshop and we all hope to see you there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdExOt-RJCp6idi2DKuXGnWcJ-gtsbLl7hYjKrsJ043d2Lm6g/viewform?usp=header

Chinatown Live Music Series: Nicholas Yee at Paper Birch Books
2025-06-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Paper Birch Books, 10825 - 95 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Nicholas is a musician and multidisciplinary artist with a love for movies, the mountains, and milk tea. He makes music that’s mellow and moody, and recontextualizes the cello and other classical instruments to engage in cultural conversations.
​As a cellist, he has performed at the JUNO Awards with artists like Shawn Mendes and Jessie Reyez, recorded for music labels Seeking Blue and 88rising, and performed for the Pope when he visited Canada in 2022. Nicholas is currently a member of the Stringbeans Quartet.
​Paper Birch Books is a used & new bookstore and cafe in inner city Edmonton, on the blurry edge of Chinatown in McCauley. An Asian co-owned small business, Paper Birch hosts a vast, eclectic collection of books timely and timeless, rad, rare, and spectacular, with a bent towards the literary, intellectual, curious, underrepresented, and marginal. The bookstore also features a suspended book and coffee fund available for low-income community members. As a venue, Paper Birch Books hosts literary, educational, arts and social justice themed events, from naloxone trainings to poetry readings, book launches, and panels, with more to come!
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​Come experience the music and the space!

Van Loc Party
2025-06-07 12:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Van Loc, 10648 98 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2N7, Canada
Join us throughout the weekend of June 7-8th for live music, local artists, food and vendors, live DJs, lion dance performances, martial arts, dance, Taichi, karaoke and more.

Asian Heritage Month - Arts in Archives
2025-05-31 14:00 - 17:30 | Edmonton Archives, 10440 - 108 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3Z9, Canada
The Edmonton Archives has a free celebration of Asian Heritage Month.
Join in touring the archives to gain a deeper understanding of Asian heritage in Edmonton.

Asian Heritage Month - How Much Do You Know about Jade?
2025-05-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library, 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton, T5H 0E3

Asian Heritage Month - Qing Ming River Scene
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library, 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton, T5H 0E3

Asian Heritage Month - Japanese Dance - Workshop and Show
2025-05-24 09:00 - 2025-05-25 14:30 | Edmonton Japanese Community Association, 6750 - 88 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5H6, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with the elegance and beauty of Japanese dance! The EJCA Wakaba-Kai dance group proudly presents an enjoyable Japanese dance workshop and show together with talented groups from Lethbridge, Calgary, Hamilton, and Thunder Bay.
Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, May 24, 2025: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, May 25, 2025: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover the world of Japanese Traditional Dance, Minyo, Bon-Odori, and more! The number of attendees to the workshop is limited, so secure your spot early. Plus, enjoy a delicious Bento lunch provided on both days! If needed, Wakaba-kai will lend you Yuka-ta, Tabi socks, and Fan free of charge. Then, stay for the show and refreshments.
Workshop fee: $50, including 2 lunches
Show Schedule:

Sunday, May 25, 2025: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Come witness performances by each participating group and enjoy refreshments after the show.
Show ticket: $10
Registration deadline: April 30, 2025
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture of Japanese dance. Register for the workshops and show by April 20, 2025, at the Edmonton Japanese Community Association – Japanese Dance – Workshop and Show
For any questions, please feel free to contact: Keiko Frueh: 780-436-5843 Email: keikofrueh@shaw.ca

EJCA Wakabakai Japanese Dance
日本舞踊ワークショップと公演へのご案内
５月２４日（土）及び２５日（日）の２日間、EJCA センターにて、エドモントン若葉会踊りグループは、レスブリッジ、カルガリー、ハミルトン、サンダーベイからの素晴らしいダンスグループの方々をお招きして、楽しく、賑やかな、盆踊りと日本舞踊のワークショップと公演を開催します。
またとないチャンス、参加されて、この素晴らしい日本文化を体験されたり、公演を楽しまれたら、いかがでしょう。
ワークショップのスケジュール
*　５月２４日（土）　9:00 am – 4:30 pm
* 5月２５日（日） 9:00 am – 11:00 am
ワークショップでは、日本舞踊、新舞踊、民謡踊り、盆踊りなどの体験ができます。
是非参加して日本文化の一端に触れてみてください。ワークショップには美味しいお弁当が付きます。浴衣、足袋、扇は、若葉会でお貸しすることができます。
ワークショップの後、公演、お飲み物、お茶菓子など、楽しんでください。

参加費：５０ドル　(昼食　2回付き)
公演スケジュール：
５月２５日（日）　　　1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
参加されている、タレントある各踊りグループの方を交えての、素晴らしい公演会ですので、是非、観にいらしてください。
公演の後、お飲み物、お茶、おつまみ、お菓子等々、ご用意しております。収容人数に制限がございますので、お早めの、登録をおすすめいたします。
チケット：　１０ドル
登録締め切り：　4月30日
ご質問などは　フルー敬子まで：電話: 780-436-5843、 Email: keikofrueh@shaw.ca

Asian Heritage Month - Edmonton Heritage Stories
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:30 | City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Welcome to Stories of Edmonton: A Book Launch Celebration!
Hosted by the Edmonton Chinese Writing Club, we are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating the launch of Edmonton Heritage Stories: A Collection of Stories on Crossings, Courage, Community. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton.
Our event brings together Edmonton’s vibrant community to honor the rich tapestry of stories that shape the city’s heritage. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the diverse voices that make Edmonton what it is today.
We look forward to seeing you at this memorable event as we celebrate the stories that shape our community!

Bilingual Chinese Folktales Book Launch - Asian Heritage Month Event
2025-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Kirk Centre, 13535 - 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7

FascinAsian Film Festival 2025 Asian Heritage Month
2025-05-09 13:00 - 2025-05-11 22:00
Mark your calendars for FascinAsian Film Festival, taking place May 9-11 in Edmonton, highlighting stories from the Asian diaspora and featuring Asian talent from Canada and abroad!
The FascinAsian Film Festival celebrates Asian filmmakers, stories and perspectives in film and media during Asian Heritage Month, with a prairie regional focus.
The festival exists to build community, foster creativity, and provide Asian-Canadian filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work, while providing opportunities to learn and develop their skills in the craft of film making.
Schedule: https://fffyeg2025.eventive.org/schedule
Tickets – https://fffyeg2025.eventive.org/welcome
Passes $35 – $90: https://fffyeg2025.eventive.org/passes/buy
https://www.facebook.com/FascinAsianEdmonton#

16th Annual ECBEA Awards - Asian Heritage Month Event
2025-05-04 12:00 - 16:30 | City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Come celebrate student excellence at City Hall with scholarship recipients
of Edmonton’s Chinese Bilingual Program organized by the
Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA)

40th Anniversary of Sister Cities - Harbin and Edmonton
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

Sweet and Sour Memories
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 | Art Gallery of St Albert, 19 Perron Street, St Albert, Alberta, T8N 1E5
Artist(s): Edith Chu
Date: March 20 to May 1
Exhibition Space: Main Exhibition
Sweet and Sour Memories by Edmonton’s Edith Chu looks back on her life growing up in her family’s restaurant Szechuen Cuisine. Her memories of this time form the foundation of her experience as a first-generation Canadian.
Delicate watercolour paintings of restaurant life capture the day-to-day. Family photos are drawn onto replica guest cheques. Edith’s memories are captured in sculptural takeout boxes and narrative photographs. Sweet and Sour Memories is the story of her family and families like hers.
“The artwork is about causing viewers to slow down and pay attention to the voices of many Chinese immigrants. Understanding where they came from, the obstacles they faced, their sacrifices and their contributions to society, to foster understanding and appreciation,” Edith says.

Upcoming Events:

Virtual Tour: March 26 at noon on Facebook Live
Artist Talk/Reception: March 27 from 6–8 pm (talk at 6:30 pm)
In–Person Tour: April 3 at 6:30 pm
Co-Curator Tour: April 4 at 3 pm
