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Sunday December 21, 2008
Cooper’s Park
Emery Barnes Park
Vancouver Aquatic Centre
These three lantern processions are led by the drums of
Fana Soro &
Friends to converge in David Lam Park, where they are welcomed with a spectacular fire
performance by The Vancouver
Department of Fire Artists.
181 Roundhouse Mews
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Once again the Roundhouse hosts a stunning array of indoor
festivities! Join the Opening Welcome by Squamish Nation singer and
drummer Cease Wyss and Master
of Ceremonies Ari Lazer.
Walk the meditative path of the Labyrinth of Light (created by
artist Gregory Byrne with over 700
pure beeswax candles) while listening to crystal bowl toner
Lori Bella, or sit
beneath the giant Tree of Life in the
Secret Lantern Garden,
enveloped in the warm musical atmosphere of Javanese-inspired
Gamelan Alligator Joy.
Participate in creating ritual floor drawings from the South Asian
tradition known as rangoli with artist
Amir Alibhai or have
your spirits raised with Slavic soul by Balkan and Ukrainian quintet
Zeellia. Sit
under the indoor skies of
Skylab with Bill Burnyeat (a
portable planetarium) and learn about the astronomical origins of
winter solstice or raise your voice with the
Singing Soul Choir. Be
entranced by aerial dancer Colleen
Yuen or transported by ancient solstice tales by storyteller
Naomi Steinberg.
Be inspired by gorgeous lantern creations by artists Nels Holm, Joey
Mallett, Glen Andersen and Naomi Singer and feel your heart pound
with the Japanese drums of Katari
Taiko. And as if all that’s not enough, you’ll find it
impossible to resist the charms of
Twisted String as they wander the halls committing their Random
Acts Of Violins!
The labyrinth has long been used for meditation, prayer and sites of
ritual in various cultures around the world. Created with over 700 pure beeswax candles,
the winter solstice labyrinth invites you to warm yourself in a self-guided ceremony
intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities as the darkest
night of the year births a new season.
A free family event. Donations gratefully accepted.
Before the festival...
Roundhouse Community Centre - 181 Roundhouse
Mews
Register: 604-713-1800
www.roundhouse.ca
Click to register:
Sat.
Dec. 13 - Globe Lantern - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - $15
Sat.
Dec. 13 & 20 - Star Lantern, Parts 1 & 2 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. -
$30
Sun.
Dec. 14 - Family Lantern Making - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - $30
Fri.
Dec. 19 - Last-minute Fast Lantern - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. - $10
Communal Lantern Project
Artists from the Secret Lantern Society invite you to join
them in the creation of a giant lantern sculpture - the Tree
of Life. This community-built lantern gets larger every
year, reflecting the many people who have contributed
their energy. Be part of the magic and gain experience in
this hands-on, larger-than-life project taking place every
day during the weeks leading up to the winter solstice.
FREE Daily, Dec. 10 - 20
1:00 - 8:00 p.m. (weekdays)
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.)
Roundhouse Community Centre - 181 Roundhouse
Mews
Register: 604-713-1800
www.roundhouse.ca
Instructor: Fana Soro
Register online or call:
Fri. Dec. 12 & Fri. Dec. 19 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - FREE/Registration is required.
Learn how to make lanterns for FREE, work with artists and help with a variety
of workshop tasks - no experience necessary!
Drop in any day Dec. 10 - 20
Weekdays 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Weekends 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Coordinator Michele Mateus: 604-713-1857
michele.mateus@vancouver.ca
Enjoy solstice by helping with this community celebration! Sign up to serve hot
chocolate, lead a procession or set up lantern installations, be a
candle-keeper in the Labyrinth of Light or celebrate the longest
night by staying late to help clean up!
Volunteer Coordinator Michele Mateus: 604-713-1857
michele.mateus@vancouver.ca
Note: Secrets are continually being revealed… please
check back for updates.
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