CIBC Vancouver LunarFest 2012 is just around the corner!

The 2012 Lunar Fest is back!

Built as a festival that celebrates one of the oldest traditions for many Asian cultures – Lunar New Year. LunarFest aims to collaborate with many Asian communities and outreaches to other Canadians. Since the inception, LunarFest is also built on an important artistic element for many cultures – the lanterns.

Here’s what’s on the schedule for the CIBC LunarFest Vancouver 2012; all events take place at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza:

Lantern Aquarium – February 1 – 5, 2012 – FREE
Walk through an amazing collection of sea-creature-themed lantern works created by both professional artists and by thousands of school children.
The Boy, the Shark & the Sea Puppet Show – February 1 – 5, 2012 – FREE
Audiences will love interacting with the puppets in this play from the Taiwanese Taiyuan Puppet Theatre Company.
CIBC Pavilion – February 1 – 5, 2012 – FREE
Grab a free hot beverage and sea dragon hat, plus a souvenir LunarFest photo, at this exhibition pavilion.
Lunar Cafe – February 1 – 5, 2012
Enjoy traditional foods that celebrate the Lunar New Year at this pop-up cafe.
Lunar Kids Game Station - February 1 – 5, 2012 – FREE
Kids play free New Year-themed games at the Game Station, including finding out what’s in store for the Year of the Dragon with the “Fortune Teller Game” and testing their ocean knowledge with the “Red Envelope Game.”

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