[BCMA] 19th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

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19th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

December 21, 2012 6 pm - 10 pm

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

578 Carrall Street, Vancouver

Everyone welcome. Suggested donation: $5



The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Secret Lantern Society
are proud to present the 19th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival. Come
bring light into the world on the longest, darkest night of the year!



For thousands of years, cultures around the world have celebrated the Winter
Solstice - the time when winter reaches its depths, and when days begin to
grow longer as nature heralds the spring. In China, the Winter Solstice
celebration (dong zhi) is a time when family and friends gather together,
exchange gifts, eat, drink and laugh long into the deep dark night. There is
a Chinese proverb that signifies its importance:  冬大過年 (Winter Solstice
is more important than Lunar New Year).



Dong zhi is linked to the Chinese belief in the balance of the opposing
elements of yin and yang. The yin qualities of darkness and cold reach their
fullest on Winter Solstice. However, with the fullness of yin comes a
turning point - a rebirth - as darkness gives way to the yang qualities of
light and warmth, when winter waxes and spring approaches.



Come together with friends and family! Warm your bellies with our signature
Dragon Spice holiday tea and a delicious hot bun, and warm your hearts with
the breathtaking landscape. Lantern artists reimagine the beauty of the
Garden with whimsical and spectacular pieces while diverse performers take
the stage throughout the evening, including Interactive World Drumming,
Black Bear Rebels and The Real Treble Makers. A community lantern will debut
at the event as we move into the new year and shift from the zodiac’s
mighty dragon to the charming and intelligent snake. Add your personal touch
to the Year of the Snake lantern by joining artist Jacquie Rolston and the
Community Arts Council of Vancouver in making the lantern at the December
Eco-Arts Salon. For more information, please visit
http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/eco-arts-lantern-workshop/.



The Garden is one of many magical venues for the 19th Annual Winter Solstice
Lantern Festival so please check the Secret Lantern Society’s website for
full event details: www.secretlantern.org.



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578 Carrall Street

Vancouver, BC  V6B 5K2



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