Come to the Westbank Lions Community Centre to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community through song, dance, music, food, activities and so much more. Complete the cultural passport by visiting all of the cultural pavilions and you will be entered into a draw for prizes. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 25th, 2022.
Check the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE for a schedule of events coming soon.
This event is presented by the Westbank Museum in partnership with multiple community cultural groups!
This event is funded by the Government of Canada.
For more information about this event, contact the Westbank Museum at 250-768-0110.
SCHEDULE
Opening Remarks | 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Japanese Dancing, Drumming, and Singing | 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
by the Kelowna Japanese Language Society
Ukrainian Dancing | 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
by the Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society
Pipe Band Performance | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
by the Kelowna Pipe Band Society
Chinese Folk Dancing | 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
by the Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association
A Presentation of Israeli Dancing | 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
from the Okanagan Jewish Community
A Presentation on Switzerland | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
by the Swiss Community
Irish Song and Dance | 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
by the Okanagan Irish Society & the Ticálié Irish Dance Academy
Mexican Folk Dancing | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
by the Mexican Community
ACTIVITIES
Hina Hand Painting and Traditional Candy Samples
with the Kelowna Islamic Center
Cultural Dress Design and Traditional Food Samples
with the Romanian Community
Cultural Items Display and Traditional Food Samples
with the Okanagan Jewish Community
Cultural Items and Information Display
with the Swiss Community
‘The Cradle of Civilization’ Display and Cultural Food Samples
with the Iraqi Community
Tea Culture Display and Cultural Food Samples
with the Taiwanese Community
Ugandan Drum Display and Cultural Information
with the Niteo Africa Society & the Spinoza Foundation
Cultural Recipes and Fruit Display
with the Brazilian Community
Cultural Items and Information Display
with BIBAK Okanagan
Cultural Photo Booth, Food and Info
with the Ukrainian Community