21st Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park 9999 Grierson Hill Road NW, Edmonton

Rip Up the River Join us for the 21st Annual Dragon Boat Festival from August 18-20, 2017 A family friendly paddling and cultural festival The Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival Association (EDBFA) was formed in 1996 and hosts an annual festival each year during the third weekend in August – rain or shine. The EDBFA also … Continue reading 21st Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival

Free

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library We will learn to make shadow puppets and develop a story about "The Lady on The Moon - Chang E" These fun and creative workshops are free. Come and share your creativity with us! To register please email: emontonchineselibrary1@gmail.com

Free

The “Qi Xi” Double Seven – Chinese Valentine’s Day

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by the Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library and Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre Featuring Ms. Dong Hui-Lan, Master Artist Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Guangdong, China The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) followed by a seminar on "Cantonese Opera Costume Design and Dress Making" RSVP: email EdmontonChineseLibrary1@gmail.com Phone: 780 424 8124 or 780 … Continue reading The “Qi Xi” Double Seven – Chinese Valentine’s Day

Free

Chinese Valentine’s Day

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Come to learn about a famous love story about the Weaver Girl and Cowherd. Is it a legend, a myth or a folktale? Observe how the customs are done as young maidens pray for outstanding needlework skills and good marriages. Participate in needle threading contest.

Free

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library 9540 102 Avenue, 2nd Floor, Edmonton

Hosted by Edmonton Chinatown Chinese Library These fun and creative workshops are free. Come and share your creativity with us! To register please email: emontonchineselibrary1@gmail.com

Free

Travel Photography Lecture

Action for Healthy Communities 200, 10578 - 113 Street NW, Edmonton

by Hanoi-Haiphong Alumni Association of Alberta and Edmonton Chinese Writing Club September 3, 2017 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm #200, 10578 - 113 Street Free ticket: 780 908 0883 or Joy 780 691 4036

Free

Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tour

Edmonton Tourism Welcome Centre 9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton

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 visit a few … Continue reading Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tour

Free

Mah Society of Edmonton 100th Year Anniversary Banquet

Chateau Lacombe Hotel 10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Mah Society. To celebrate our anniversary, we're holding a banquet at the Chateau Lacombe. Dinner will be served buffet-style and there will be entertainment, a history on the Mah Society, and door prizes to be won. Tickets are $65 a person and we encourage people to purchase tables … Continue reading Mah Society of Edmonton 100th Year Anniversary Banquet

$65