Asian Heritage – Edmonton

This colourful, fun-filled annual arts event showcases the highest-calibre performing, literary and visual arts designed specifically for families and youth. The International Children's Festival brings together Canadian and international artists, and draws audiences from across Alberta. Global Canadian Heritage Trail (located behind St. Albert Place along the river) features: Chinese Calligraphy: Stephen Tsang of the … Continue reading Calligraphy for Kids →

The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. This colourful, fun-filled annual arts event showcases the highest-calibre performing, literary and visual arts designed specifically for families and youth. The International Children's Festival brings together Canadian and international artists, and draws audiences from across Alberta. Global Canadian Heritage Trail (located behind St. Albert Place … Continue reading St Albert International Children’s Festival →

Wedding ceremonies and customs are a valuable entry point to understanding a culture. The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) will present an exhibit on wedding customs of nine Alberta communities. Each community's story will be told through wedding gowns, wedding videos, and displays. Lectures, films, and a reception will amplify the exhibit’s message. Featuring wedding … Continue reading Celebrating Connections: Weddings in Multicultural Alberta →

Small Joys May 30 – July 11 In this vibrant exhibition, Calgary artist Diana Un-Jin Cho displays her Jogakbo-inspired small needlework. Venue: Alberta Craft Council Gallery and Shop 10186-106 St. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1H4   Info: 780 488 6611

The first YEG Food Crawl event (presented by the McCauley Revitalization) in which 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 locations (restaurants) and finishing at a place for bubble tea. As a participant, you will also … Continue reading Stories Behind the Chopsticks – An Edmonton Chinatown Food Crawl →

Help Marty celebrate the launch of his 10th novel, Infinity Coil. In honour of the novel's title character, Ehrich Weisz (a.k.a. Harry Houdini), Marty has invited magician extraordinaire Sheldon Casavant to perform at the launch party on Thursday, June 4. Be prepared to be delighted by some magic and mentalism before Marty takes the stage … Continue reading Marty Chan’s Book Party →

June 6 and 7, 10 am to 6 pm Tiny pieces of coloured tissue are used to create beautiful works that look like brush and paintwork in this Japanese art form. Artist Joan King will be on site Saturday and Sunday June 6 anf 7with many chigiri-e pieces for show and sale in the classroom. … Continue reading Chigiri-e Art Show →

Come check us out at our new home at the Westbury Theatre! Enjoy a morning in Old Strathcona then join us at the ATB Financial Arts Barns for an afternoon of storytelling, music, art and theatre - all for kids. These plays can be enjoyed by children as young as 18 months to 12 years … Continue reading Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids – with Marty Chan →

Kurimoto Japanese Garden Spring Festival What: A celebration of Japanese culture. Martial arts demonstrations, art displays, dance and music performances, children’s games and crafts, authentic Japanese Tea Ceremonies, antique sword displays, Japanese food sampling, the Taiko drummers and plant sale Where: Devonian Botanic Garden, Hwy 60, 5km north of Devon.

The Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association (ECBEA) was the first organization to offer awards to students in Edmonton’s Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program to encourage students to continue learning Chinese language, Chinese culture and contribute to the community but most importantly, to share what they learn with the broader multicultural and intergenerational community. Nearly 2000 students, … Continue reading ECBEA 7th Annual Awards Celebration →