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 &…
#ChooseYourPride – Vancouver Pride Plans A Busy Summer Festival!
Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) has announced its full schedule for the 2021 #ChooseYourPride celebrations from July 3 to August 3, 2021, with tickets going on sale Monday June 28th, 2021 at 10am. While there may not be a parade, VPS is adapting for a hybrid pride season of virtual and in-person events. One of the…
5 – Year of the Rat Lunar New Year Celebrations
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,…
Picks of the Week – November 27, 2019
November draws to a close, bringing us even deeper into the Holiday season, and a selection of picks filled with entertainment, family-friendly activities, and seasonal sights. Craft: Find Christmas gifts and inspiration at local Holiday Craft Fairs, this weekend check out the Toque Craft Fair & Annual Fundraiser for the Western Front Market: The 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market opens this…
5 Lunar New Year Events for 2019
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is one of the major events for Asian families as millions make visits to their home countries, towns and family, to celebrate the Year of the Pig, New Year celebrations and traditions. With Vancouver and Richmond’s large Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and other Asian communities, the cities are…