As part of Cultural Olympiad programming, LunarFest is Canada’s premier presenter of contemporary expression in Asian arts and culture. It endeavors to reach new Canadians and those who have been here for many generations to share in the diversity of Canada. It also encourages and fosters the collaboration of Canadian and International cultural presenters to create new forms of artistic expressions. LunarFest is a festival that brings together Soul, Art and Life on one stage.
During Jan 22nd- Feb28th 2010, a Lunar New Year celebration like no other will take over the grounds of Downtown Vancouver with thousands of lanterns decorated by school age children and large commissioned lantern displays. This free public display of lanterns as well as gathering of artisans and cultural performances brings together the celebration of Lunar New Year and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic spirit.
So prepare to be dazzled by the sea of lanterns and join in the celebration.
(source: http://www.lunarfest.org)
Lunar Fest will adorn the 700 block of Granville Street between Georgia and Robson from January 22 to February 28, 2010. Richmond will also have a display at Richmond City Hall Plaza from February 9th to 28th.
hi, would you mind adding what time it runs, we went out to see it the other night and it was off. it is running 24 hours during the Olympics? i’d like to get down there again before they start. and ps. you never gave me enough time to follow you guys back on Twitter and unfollowed me. you should follow me again and i’ll return it ASAP. sorry i forgot about it and just realized it today.
Sorry about that! What’s your twitter handle?? Will get back to you with times
@gusgreeper – thanks on the times, i honestly didn’t think there would be a time i figured it would be 24/7 …
Oh man I miss the city so much!!! I was in Vancouver back in September and I had so much fun! I’m back on the East Coast now following everything through internet and TV!
Why the Lantern project does not respect any norms to aloud people on wheelchairs, or with baby strollers to pass around, without being stacked between the sidewalk and the podium. What about two baby strollers going on opposite directions? Common Networking, who did this project?
Is there anything else similar to this going on in the lower mainland (preferable not anywhere near whistler)
is there anything else like this around?