Japantown Multicultural Neighbourhood Celebration

The first annual Japantown Multicultural Neighbourhood Celebration was held in March 2009 at Oppenheimer Park and surrounding facilities. This festival was organized by the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall, Tonari Gumi, and Vancouver Moving Theatre, in partnership with several other Downtown Eastside community organizations. The festival program included a parade to launch the event, walking tours, story-telling, multicultural performances, historical and cultural exhibits and presentations from local and professional Japanese-Canadian, Latino, and/or Aboriginal arts groups, and an early evening gala performance featuring professional artists and community cultural groups.

The celebrations supported local Japantown/Oppenheimer artists, and contributed to the mentoring and capacity-building of young aspiring professionals, and local organisations focused on delivering arts events.

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