Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is one of the most important events for Asian families as millions make visits to their home countries, towns and family, to celebrate the Year of the Rat. New Year celebrations and traditions have worked their way around the globe thanks to the vast Asian diaspora. Locally,…
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5 Fireworks Shows for NYE 2018
The New Year’s Eve forecast is cloudy but mainly dry, so it looks good for an evening outdoors watching fireworks to ring in 2019. Here’s a few spots to catch a New Year’s Eve celebrations with year-end fireworks displays; Concord’s NYE Vancouver: In a few short years Concord’s NYE has grown to be Canada’s biggest New…
Five Canada Day 2018 Celebrations
Canada Day is upon us, after last year’s 150 celebrations it’s easy to think 2018 will be more subdued but there are still plenty of great ways to celebrate your Canadian Pride. Here’s a selection of celebrations from around Metro Vancouver: Canada Day at Canada Place : The hub of Metro Vancouver’s celebrations starts with…
Canada 150! Where to Celebrate Canada Day 2017
After a year long build up Canada 150 celebrations reach their peak this weekend. With Canada Day, July 1st falling on Saturday there’s plenty of time to relax after your celebrations. Here’s a few of the events happening around Metro Vancouver this Canada Day. Canada Day at Canada Place: 9:45am – 10pm July 1 /…
5 Lunar / Chinese New Year 2017 Events in Vancouver
For millions of Chinese around the world, today is New Year’s Eve as tomorrow we begin the Year of the Rooster. Food and family are hugely important during the Chinese New Year celebrations, here are a few of the entertaining and indulgent activities to do while ringing in Year 4714. Fly Over Canada –…
Picks of the New Year : What’s On NYE 2017
As 2016 ticks to a close, lets find some ways to send it on its way and welcome the new year with a hearty cheer! There’s plenty of club parties and dinner specials seatings around the city to help say so long to 2016. Here’s 5 events to inspire your NYE 2017 celebrations Concord’s NYE…
Lunar New Year 2015
Today, February 19th, Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world welcoming in the Year of the Goat (or Ram). Asian families will be visiting and paying homage to family, feasting, and taking part in traditional events with Dragon and Lions dances, parades and much more. In Vancouver, we’re lucky to have a diverse and dynamic…