Asian Heritage – Edmonton

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 →

Photo and Book Exhibition Opening Ceremony & Presentation: June 8, 2015 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Exhibition: June 8-9, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Everyone Welcome!

Brave new work by emerging visual artists in various locations in and around the 124 Street corridor. On Saturday, June 13 at 2 pm, Visual Art Curator Steven Teeuwsen leads a guided artwork tour, beginning at the High Street (12420 102 Avenue). Meet Nextfest artists and local business owners, including Wei Li, painting the internal … Continue reading Nextfest Artwalk →

Edmonton’s Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program is the largest of its kind outside of China with over 30 years of experience. This program is a partial immersion program, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, where in elementary school 50% of the curriculum is taught in Chinese and 50% in English. Students are taught the same curriculum as … Continue reading Dovercourt Elementary School Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program Open House →

Free event! Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 Venue: Confucius Institute 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please join the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation in celebrating Chinese culture and multiculturalism. This exciting day will include a variety of activities including traditional crafts, music, massage, calligraphy and more. Lunch provided.

Erhu master George Gao, a virtuoso performer on the two stringed instrument some know as a “Chinese violin”, performs several of his own compositions in a program highlighting the musical traditions of the Far East. The shimmering delicacy of Debussy’s Pagodes and the gamelan-inspired sounds in Lou Harrison’s Varied Trio reveal a fascination with non-Western … Continue reading Ancient and Modern Voices of the East →

5 time Canadian Music Competition National Finalist 2014 & 2015 Alberta Provincial Music Competition Winner Featuring works by: Bach, Kuhlau, Chopin, Debussy, Prokofiev and Bernstein Free Admission With Donations Accepted for the MacEwan Conservatory of Music Scholarship Fund The Muttart Hall, MacEwan University's world-class acoustic recital hall, is located at the Aberta College Campus. Built … Continue reading Andrea Young in Concert →

Students Recital of Mr. Alan Dong Classic Italian, German, Austrian and North American Songs Arias and Chinese songs Tickets: $10, VIP $30

Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica 14th Anniversary Concert Joint Performance with the Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra from Taiwan

Hailed as one of the most exciting, innovative and respected erhu masters today, the Gemini Award-nominated George Gao began studying the erhu at the age of six. The recipient of several awards as a young student, he continued his studies at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and the Royal Conservatory in Music in Toronto. After … Continue reading Up Late with George Gao, erhu →