This Saturday February 10, marks the start of year 4722 on a Chinese Calendar and the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, those born in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, are celebrating ‘their birth sign year’. The fifth of the 12 zodiac animals, the dragons are majestic, ambitious and powerful. Their confidence and…
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Picks of the Week – January 18, 2023
As we head further into January we find the city’s roster full of festivals and entertainment! Canyon: This is the last week to experience Canyon Lights with the heights of the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver as thousands of lights illuminating the bridge, trails and trees glowing until Sunday Panto: The digital edition on-demand performances of East…
Six Ways to Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit
This Sunday, January 22nd, marks the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, those born in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, are celebrating ‘their birth sign year’. The fourth of all zodiac animals, legend has it the Rabbit was proud—arrogant even—of its speed, looking down on the other slower animals. (reminiscent of The Tortoise &…
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden
Be prepared to be serenaded under the moonlight by local musicians and artists at the 2018 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Tomorrow, Friday September 21st, will find The Garden filled with musical performances, Hanfu dress-up, mooncake demonstrations, wishing lanterns, and much more for everyone to enjoy. At last year’s festival,…