Dovercourt School 17th Annual Chinese Speech Contest

Dovercourt Elementary School 13910 122 Avenue NW, Edmonton

Students from kindergarten to grade six in the Chinese-English Bilingual Program will compete in the 17th Annual Chinese Speech Contest. This event is held in May to celebrate Asian Heritage Month at Dovercourt. Judges of the contest consist of parents and teachers. Students always look forward to the event which showcases language proficiency level from … Continue reading Dovercourt School 17th Annual Chinese Speech Contest

Next Generation Chinese Youth Group Meet

Chinese Benevolent Association 9645 - 101 A Avenue NW, Edmonton

We need you...The Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA that represents the Edmonton Chinese Community) is starting a next generation Chinese youth group to connect to youthful Chinese (18 and up) in the community to build sense of belonging, connection and involvement in the community. We had one meeting so far for brainstorming and would very much … Continue reading Next Generation Chinese Youth Group Meet

Komagata Maru: an/other journey

Latitude 53 10242 -106 Street NW, Edmonton

This coming week marks the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: On May 23, 1914, the Komagata Maru sailed into Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, carrying 376 passengers of Indian origin. However, the passengers on board the Japanese steamer were denied permission to enter Canada. Fears over Asian immigration at the time led the Canadian government … Continue reading Komagata Maru: an/other journey

Edmonton Chinese Garden Society Annual General Meeting

ASSIST Community Services Centre 9653 105A Ave NW, Edmonton

Annual General Meeting The Edmonton Chinese Garden Society is a charitable organization established in 2000. Our mission is to build, complete and oversee the Chinese Garden at Louise McKinney Park.

Year of the Horse Festival – Northlands Park Racetrack

Northlands Park 7410 Borden Park Road NW, Edmonton

The thrilling excitement of the Sport of Kings cannot be denied when you see the strength, beauty and speed of these amazing animals running flat out for victory race after race. Whether you’re here for regular race days or our special events, you’ll always find something to cheer about. Don’t miss: Konami Fortune’s Heat presents … Continue reading Year of the Horse Festival – Northlands Park Racetrack

7th Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition

Confucius Institute in Edmonton 13750 Woodcroft Avenue NW, Edmonton

The Confucius Institute in Edmonton hosts the 7th Chinese Bridge Competition which includes: Chinese language speech, Talent Competition related to Chinese culture, and Knowledge test on China and Chinese culture.

Chigiri-e Torn Paper Art Show

Devonian Botanic Garden Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon

Tiny pieces of delicate coloured tissue are used to create beautiful works that look like brush and paintwork in this Japanese art form.