August 6, 2005 Activities |
Event Times |
Opening Ceremony
Representatives from the three levels of government and invited guests will officiate the opening of the 6 th Vancouver Chinatown Festival. |
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Chinese Folk Art Demonstrations
Learn the secrets to create the different Chinese Folk Art items at the booths. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Chinatown Heritage and Food Tasting Walking Tour
Register at any of the Info Booths on-site or pre-register here <link to mail > to reserve your spot! Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tour starts every half hour.
Last tour is 3 p.m. |
Opening Performance - Heartbeat
Preview the featured performance of the First Annual Chinese Performing Arts Festival presented by the Centre. |
12 p.m. |
Multicultural Stage Performances
Get a copy of the program on-site or come back to this web site often for the complete list of stage shows! |
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Open-air market
From yummy snacks to gift items, an array of stalls on Columbia Street for you to explore all afternoon! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Kids and Cops Korner
Origami, Face painting, Child Find I.D., photos with cops and fire fighters, and much more! |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Vancouver Police Car Show
Vancouver Police Motorcycles, Smart Cars, Matrix, and the regular ones on display! |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Kids Bike Rodeo
Organized by Chinese Community Policing Centre, kids will learn bike safety. For kids 3 to 10 years old. Don't forget to bring your helmets! |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Ambulance Show
Compare the modern and vintage ambulances on site! |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
BMX Bike Stunts
Christophe Bioules, the 1993 World Champion, and the Expert Jumper with the highest jump world record and his cast of pro riders will thrill the crowd with their dare devil and highflying stunts of extreme courage.
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12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Every 2 hours |
Inflatable Games and Carnival Games
Rock Wall, Private Ships, Strikers...lots of prizes and fun! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
BC Hydro Power Smart
Learn Energy Saving Tips from the experts! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Community Info Booths
Check out the latest developments in the neighbourhood. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Lucky Draw
Receive a free lucky draw ticket for every purchase of $20 in Chinatown during Chinatown Festival. Bring your receipt(s) to any of the Info Booths. |
4:45 p.m. |
August 7, 2005 Activities |
Event Times |
Opening Performance - Heartbeat
Preview the featured performance of the First Annual Chinese Performing Arts Festival presented by the Centre. |
12 p.m. |
Multicultural Stage Performances
Get a copy of the program on-site or come back to this web site often for the complete list of stage show! |
12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Youth Talent Showdown 2005 Finals
Ten finalists will compete for three awards and prizes totaled over $5,000. |
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Junior Young Talent Show
Meet the talents of tomorrow to shine at next year's Youth Talent Showdown! |
4:30p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Chinese Folk Art Demonstrations
Learn the secrets to create the different Chinese Folk Art items at the booths. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Chinatown Heritage and Food Tasting Walking Tour
Register at any of the Info Booths on-site or pre-register here <link to mail> to reserve your spot! Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tour starts every half hour.
Last tour is 3 p.m. |
Open-air market
From yummy snacks to gift items, an array of stalls on Columbia Street for you to explore all afternoon! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
BMX Bike Stunts
Christophe Bioules, the 1993 World Champion, and the Expert Jumper with the highest jump world record and his cast of pro riders will thrill the crowd with their dare devil and highflying stunts of extreme courage. |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Every hour. |
Inflatable Games and Carnival Games
Rock Wall, Private Ships, Strikers...lots of prizes and fun! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Canucks Goalkeeper Challenge
Vancouver Canucks will be on-site to interact with fans and alike. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
BC Hydro Power Smart
Learn Energy Saving Tips from the experts! |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Community Info Booths
Check out the latest developments in the neighbourhood. |
12 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Lucky Draw
Receive a free lucky draw ticket for every purchase of $20 in Chinatown during Chinatown Festival. Bring your receipt(s) to any of the Info Booths. |
4:45 p.m. |
