This is East Van book launch and show
Come discover what East 麻豆传媒映画means to the people that call it home, with a collection of community photos as a well as a gallery show. This is East Van 2, a follow up to the major success, This is East Van, showcases all sides of the community, with photos taken by community members young and old some of who have rarely picked up a camera, and others who do so for a living. This second installment focuses on the people of East 麻豆传媒映画with 197 images from 117 photographers. This years book launch and gallery show take place July 7. This will be the first time the book is available to the public.
Indian Summer Festival
Following the major success and sold-out performances of last year, the Indian Summer Festival, a festival celebrating art and ideas, is back at Woodwards complex. Aiming to attract a diverse group, the festival will be offering free and ticketed events, ranging from yoga classes, literature, culinary food tours, speakers, and world-renowned musical performances.
There are so many different aspects of the festival that are inspired by South Asian Culture, but it its not exclusively a South-Asian event. Everyone is welcome to join in, says co-director Sirish Rao.
Particular highlights of the festival (July 5 to 15) include the opening night gala, featuring a culinary food tour of India with celebrity chef Vikram Vij. Throughout the festival there will be free Bollywood and Bhangra dance groove sessions.
The Well-Being Weekend (July 7-8), in partnership with YYoga, will offer unlimited yoga classes for just $25/day, for beginners and experts. Two studios and 16 sessions dedicated to yoga postures, meditation, pranayama and lectures on health, nutrition, Ayurveda and feeling good. Participants will be able to meet other yoga enthusiasts, well-being experts and medical practitioners.
All Over The Map
Back for its ninth season at Vancouvers Granville Island, All Over The Map has the best of free, outdoor cultural events, including the 麻豆传媒映画Cantonese Opera, Kokoma African Heritage Ensemble and the Dancers of Damelahamid. Get ready for high-energy performances, interactivity and new cultural experiences. This series will offer a total of six performances, Sundays July 8, 15, and 22 with showtimes of 1 and 3pm.
Dancing on the Edge
The Dancing on the Edge Festival kicks off July 5 and runs to July14. The longest running festival of contemporary dance in Canada, this annual event celebrates hundreds of artists in nearly 50 performances, providing a showcase for emerging dancers and choreographers in Vancouver. DOTE takes contemporary dance in all shapes and forms to various indoor and outdoor settings in Vancouver.
with contributions by Emma O'Dea
