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 … Continue reading Tissue Embroidery with Artist in Residence Florence Yee →

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. … Continue reading Workshop with Artist in Residence Florence Yee →

We are "crawling" into Chinatown on August 2nd (Thu), 2018! Tickets are live until July 29th. Presented by the McCauley Revitalization, we are going to bring participants in a staggered eating process in one night by having one course of a meal at each of the four eateries. The goal of the Chinatown Food Crawl project … Continue reading Stories Behind the Chopsticks: An Edmonton Chinatown Food Crawl →

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, … Continue reading Animethon 25 →

This event has been RESCHEDULED for SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

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 … Continue reading Japanese Tea Ceremony →

The opening of this centre is dedicated in honour of Dr. Jonathan KS Choi in recognition of this support towards advancing peace and prosperity between cultures and nations through the establishment of this centre. Program Date: Monday, August 20, 2018 Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Location: TELUS International Centre 11104 - 87 Ave NW … Continue reading Opening Ceremony of Jonathan KS Choi Cultural Centre of Canada →

Did you know that Edmonton’s Chinatown is the largest in area of any North American Chinatown? Did you know that Chinatown has a few different hearts? Come along for a walk to learn about Chinatown’s past, present, and future. We’ll touch on the history of Edmonton’s two Chinatowns, current development pressures and opportunities, and visit … Continue reading Chinatown Tour →