TAIWANfest 2026 – Islands in the Winds September 5 – 7 2026 | šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly known as the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) Islands in the Wind reimagines the island not as a place of isolation, but as a site of movement—shaped continuously by currents of air, water, memory, and exchange. In this edition … Read more
What is Open Book? Open Book is a communty-based program that brings readers and writers together to read, share, and explore stores across languages and generations. Open Book creates accessible spaces for literary dialogue, and cultural connection. Through book clubs, live readings, and community gatherings, we explore themes of identity, migration, belonging, and memory through literature. … Read more
LunarFest 2026 – Brave the Wind February 14 – 28 2026 | Ocean Artworks, Granville Island The Year of the Horse gallops in with fierce energy—untamed, enduring, and swift. Horses charge forward even in the face of a storm, guided by instinct and resilience. Inspired by this noble spirit, “Brave the Wind” becomes LunarFest’s call … Read more
The Lantern City – We Are A Family & Forever Young February 14 – March 9, 2026 | 800 Robson PlazaFebruary 14 – March 9, 2026 | šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ SquareFebruary 14 – March 8, 2026 | Granville Island (Ocean Art Works)February 9 – March 9, 2026 | Bentall CentreFebruary 2 – 27, 2026 | Pendulum … Read more
TAIWANfest 2025 – Waves of Saudade August 30 – September 1, 2025 | šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly known as the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) The concept of “saudade” is one that cannot be translated from the original Portuguese, but a feeling that can be understood from different cultural perspectives. Saudade is a deep, bittersweet … Read more
The Lantern City – We Are Family & Forever Young & Coastal Lunar Lanterns January 29 – February 18, 2025 | 800 Robson PlazaJanuary 29 – February 18, 2025 | šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ SquareJanuary 29 – February 17, 2025 | Granville Island (Ocean Art Works)January 29 – February 20, 2025 | Bentall CentreJanuary 29 – February … Read more
LunarFest 2025 – Fluidity in Diversity January 29 – February 17, 2025 | Ocean Artworks, Granville Island Snakes, despite their pretty appearances, are often attached to negative connotations. But in various stories and mythologies, snakes are also guardians. Their flexible shape allows them to shift on a whim, or twist into an ouroboros, symbolizing the cycle of life, … Read more
/ Panel / Beyond Chinese How Vancouver cultural institutions reflect the diversity of diasporic populations November 15, 2024 | Vancouver Central Library (Montalbano Family Theatre, Level 8) Join us for an illuminating panel discussion about the role of cultural institutions, including museums and art galleries, in representing people with Chinese ancestry in exhibitions. In addition, … Read more
/ Panel / Beyond Chinese: How Identity Shapes Artistry November 14, 2024 | Vancouver Central Library (Montalbano Family Theatre, Level 8) Join theatre artist Derek Chan (陳嘉昊), playwright Natasha Chew, interdisciplinary artist Nancy Lee (李南屏), and writer Yilin Wang (王艺霖)as they explore connections between cultural heritage and artistic output. Editor Charlie Smith will moderate … Read more
TAIWANfest 2024 – Becoming Me August 31 – September 2, 2024| šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (formerly known as the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) Speaking of the past and words spoken in the past The concept of civilization marks a significant milestone in human progress. We are working diligently to protect what has been preserved, while also … Read more