Multicultural BBQ
Celebrate Canadian diversity with all the senses!
An outdoor barbeque is a July 1st staple, but rather than hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks, let’s spice things up with some fantastic fare from all over the world! Re-imagine the Canada Day tradition and have a taste of a multicultural Canada!
Venue / Time
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
11:00 – 19:00
© 2022 The Society of We Are Canadians Too
Co-Presented by Vancouver Fashion Week
Fashion is synonymous to culture, and both are always growing and evolving. Few industries other than fashion are as closely tied to the fast paced developments of contemporary culture, including the newest and hottest trend: Fusion.
From the Indigenous and First Peoples of Canada to first generation immigrants and everyone in between, all of us have a story to tell. What story could be more intimate than a designer’s own heritage, as told through their fashion? Better look sharp, Canada – it’s time to showcase your roots like never before!
Venue / Time
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
11:00 – 19:00
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Opening Program
The UBC A Cappella Club was established in 2007, comprised of one choir called The Undeclared Majors. Since then, the club has grown to include four consistent ensembles, as well as two competitive groups, and over 100 members.
A close-knit family of singers, songwriters, and vocal percussionists, the club’s rehearsals are full of singing, collaborating, laughing and bonding with students from all faculties. The club’s musical repertoire is representative of the diverse musical influences found among individuals, ranging from indie rock, folk, jazz, R&B, pop, Hip-Hop, classics, and even “instrumental” pieces!
Venue / Time
Vancouver Art Gallery Stage
11:00 – 12:30
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Vignettes of Ballet and the Allure of Sleeping Beauty
Experience the captivating narrative that is beauty in ballet. With excerpts from the timeless classic Sleeping Beauty, choreography inspired by the soundtrack of the motion picture Pirates of the Caribbean, and never before seen pieces of contemporary work, celebrate Canada 150 with a tumultuous mélange of dance.
Featuring choreography by Li Yaming, Wen Wei Wang, and Thys Armstrong, “Narrative of Beauty” delivers ballet to the 21st century – an age of recognizing the beauty in our diversity and the wonders we create.
by Pacific DanceArts and Coastal City Ballet
Venue / Time
Vancouver Playhouse
20:00 – 22:00
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With Lan Tung, Dailin Hsieh, and Jonathan Bernard
Established in 1997, the JUNO nominated Orchid Ensemble is Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin, Dailin Hsieh (Taiwan) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on percussion. The ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from Asia, creating a beautiful new sound. The ensemble has embraced a variety of musical styles to its repertoire, ranging from traditional music, contemporary music, world music, to jazz and creative improvisation.
Acclaimed as ‘One of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene’ (Georgia Straight), the Orchid Ensemble regularly collaborates with artists from various backgrounds. At the same time, it commissions new works from Canadian and US composers to create a contemporary repertoire. Its annual productions have evolved to integrate music with multimedia, dance and scenographic installation. The ensemble tours regularly across North America, performing at concert halls, educational institutes and prominent World, Jazz and Folk Music festivals. The ensemble has won nominations from the JUNO Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and Westcoast Music Awards.
The ensemble is celebrating its 20th anniversary with multimedia concert “Music of the Heavens” on Nov 23 at Norman Rothstein Theatre.
Venue / Time
Vancouver Art Gallery Stage
18:00 – 19:00
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My Canadian Living – Photography Exhibition
The first time in a new place is always a fresh and unique experience – all the more so when faced with a new land to call “home”. Whether you’ve lived in Canada all your life or you’re a recent immigrant, there’s no shortage of beautiful sights to be inspired by.
Re-discover Canada through the camera lens of first-generation Canadian Todd Ye – fall in love all over again with the beauty of Canada!
Photographer, Journalist, and Writer Todd Yi Tao Ye moved to Canada from China in 2001. Twelve select photographs from Ye’s portfolio share his unforgettable journey of becoming Canadian. “My Canadian Living” depicts those moments that words can’t describe but emotions can easily relate. Each of the twelve moments shows the profound love for his new homeland – Canada.
Venue / Time
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
11:00 – 19:00
© 2022 The Society of We Are Canadians Too
