| DATE & TIME |
LOCATION |
MAIN ACTIVITIES |
DETAILS |
April 29
Saturday
12pm |
Okanagan Sikh Temple
1111 Rutland Road North Kelowna
|
AHM Promotion booth at Vaisakhi Parade Free admission
|
Featuring the ancient harvest festival in the Punjab region, India, Free admission
hosted by Okanagan Sikh Temple.
|
May 6
Saturday
open at 5:30 pm |
Okanagan College Theater
1000 KLO, Avenue
|
AHM Opening Gala
Ryuzen /Vancouver
Taneda Karate Dojo
Yamabiko Taiko
|
Opening proclamation, heritage displays, stage performance by Japanese artists, Sushi for purchase.
Admission $15 , advanced purchase $10 |
May 1-31
operating hours |
Okanagan Heritage Museum
470 Queensway Avenue
Okanagan Military Museum
1424 Ellis Street
Laurel Packing House
1304 Ellis Street |
Asian Heritage Exhibition
|
History/heritage display about local Asian immigrants. Hosted in partnership with Kelowna Museums Society. Free admission.
|
May 1-31
operating hours
|
Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Avenue
|
Asian Painting Arts
|
Asian Painting Art Exhibition
Free admission
|
May 6 & 27
10am-1pm
|
Okanagan Heritage Museum
470 Queensway Avenue |
Stories from Kelowna’s Chinatown
|
a drop-in family program hosted by KMS |
May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Sundays
12:30-4pm |
Kelowna Art Gallery
1315 Water Street |
Family Sundays
Featuring Asian art crafts |
May 7, Japanese Decorative Paper Dolls & Samurai Helmet
May 14, Korean Traditional Korean “Luck” Pouches
May 21, Filipino Cupcake Liners Crafty Things
May 28, Chinese "Parasol" Paper Umbrella
KAG admission $4 per person. |
May 13
Saturday
1-4pm |
Japanese Buddhist Temple
1089 Borden Avenue
|
Piece of Japanese Culture |
Temple tours; Kimono & dish sale, Sushi sale & demo; Origami instruction; Yamabiko Taiko; Calligraphy; Dharma Door & etc
Free Admission.
|
May 13 & 24
Saturdays
10am-12pm |
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery
1991 Bernard Avenue |
A Walk Through Past Cemetery Tours |
Join local historian Bob Hayes. Highlight the people and stories of early Kelowna. Each tour takes place in a different section of the cemetery. Join one or all.
Free Admission.
|
May 20
Saturday
6-9pm |
Parkinson Recreation Hall
1800 Parkinson Way
|
Asian Heritage Community Showcase |
Featuring community festival, intercultural showcase, exhibition & interactive booth activities, Asian food. Free Admission. |