Doors Open The mindset of new immigrants is similar to opening doors. Seeking a better and happier lifestyle is almost the only motive behind these movements of people. The thought of living in a safe and free land provides the power to take on challenges to better ourselves and the world. We reflect on our … Read more
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LUNAR FUN Join the celebration of the Lunar New Year with the LunarFun App! Download the LunarFun App and visit various places in Vancouver for a chance to get a $200 Visa Gift card! Attend LunarFest Celebrations on Jan 25th & 26th at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza for a chance to receive even more … Read more
A Musical Banquet:A Feast of Sumptuous Classical Music Chai Found Music Workshop One of the most important Lunar New Year celebrations is having a grand feast with your friends and family. In Taiwan, street banquets are known for being sumptuous and delicious. World-renowned Chai Found Music Workshop brings their chamber-music interpretation to Canada for the … Read more
Always Lucky School Tour Free Craft Workshop Lucky charms have been in use throughout the world for more years than anyone could possibly count. Every culture and country has a different symbol or practice that they believe brings them luck. In Western cultures, there are customs like spotting a four-leaf clover will bring great fortune … Read more
LunarFest Celebrations šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square(Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza) Paper Fantasy GAMES merchandise communities The custom of pasting rice paper on walls went as far back as the Qin dynasty; smoother linen fibres later replaced rice so that painting and printing on paper became easier. By the 12th Century, the skill of papermaking had spread to … Read more
Doors Open Canada is a nation of immigrants. The mindset of moving to a new country is different from travelling. Settling down in a new home country can be extremely nerve-racking, similar to opening doors to strangers. The impressions offered by people on both sides of the door could dictate the relationship between them for … Read more
Lunar Crafts There is a quiet beauty in art that has passed through generations of tradition as families around the world prepare for their festivities of the Lunar New Year. From spring couplets that are pasted at each doorway to delicately cut paper decorations, or lanterns and decorations of fruit, each gesture symbolizes a family’s … Read more
Fortune Telling A new year signifies a new beginning, which is full of infinite hopes and possibilities. We all wish for good fortune in the future, gaining more confidence and reaching our fullest potential. Therefore, one of the most common traditions of Lunar New Year is to go to the temple or shrine to draw … Read more
The Longevity Noodle Symbolism plays an important role in the tradition of Lunar New Year. Reunion of families, successful careers, prosperous businesses, and prospects for a bright future are just some of the most common elements to wish for to kick off the Lunar New Year. Moreover, having good health is vital to enjoying all … Read more