12:00pm – 9:00pm: Poetry contest

• In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes family reunion, peace and prosperity. Moon poetry often talks about the simple beauty of the full moon at night; the poet’s wishes or, often, feelings of missing home or longing for loved ones who are far away. Take a card to compose your own poem as you wander around, perhaps inspired by the Garden views or the moon itself.

5:00 – 9:00 PM: Traditional Arts and Craft activities for all ages

• Specially curated Mid-Autumn Festival inspired crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy.

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Mooncake Demonstrations

• More than just a delicious snack, mooncakes are a cultural tradition, symbolizing togetherness and reunion. Jessica Yue will demonstrate the traditional art of making this very special round shaped delicacy.

6:00 – 6:30 PM: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytelling

• With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Mid-Autumn Festival, is also famous for its  traditional stories. Join Keann and Mia and listen to the tales of Chang’e 嫦娥, the Goddess of the Moon, and the Jade Rabbit 玉兔

6:00 – 8:00 PM: Tea Ceremony Demonstration

• Take part in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony instructed by Lillian Li and Adrian Sinclair, while learning more about this important cultural activity.

7:30 – 8:00 PM: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytelling

8:00 – 8:30 PM: City Opera Live Performance

• Fall under the spell of music and sound with a 30 minute opera performance.

8:00 – 9:00 PM – Moon Watching with HR Macmillan Space Centre

• Explore the night sky with HR MacMillan Space Centre, a non-profit community resource that brings the wonders of space to Earth, while providing a personal sense of ongoing discovery.

10:00am – 4:00pm: Poetry contest

• In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes family reunion, peace and prosperity. Moon poetry often talks about the simple beauty of the full moon at night; the poet’s wishes or, often, feelings of missing home or longing for loved ones who are far away. Take a card to compose your own poem as you wander around, perhaps inspired by the Garden views or the moon itself.

The Garden will close at 4:00 PM to prepare for the opening of “Look Towards the Sun.” The public is invited to visit the exhibition starting September 23.

10:00am – 4:00pm: Poetry contest

• In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes family reunion, peace and prosperity. Moon poetry often talks about the simple beauty of the full moon at night; the poet’s wishes or, often, feelings of missing home or longing for loved ones who are far away. Take a card to compose your own poem as you wander around, perhaps inspired by the Garden views or the moon itself.

5:00 – 9:00 PM: Look Towards the Sun Public Premiere

• “Look Towards the Sun” is an artistic exchange between Lam Wong, a Chinese Canadian diaspora artist from Hong Kong and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, a Cowichan and Syilx First Nations artist that reflects on the interconnectedness of people, culture, and place. This exhibition reminds us – “to continually seek and reveal truth, to look within, to unlearn, to create connections, to reclaim, to restore, to fully know who we are as individuals and as nations…”
• Look Towards the Sun is the second exhibition from the public Art Exchange Program: SOLIDARITY.
• Find out more here.

10:00 AM- 9:00 PM: Look Towards the Sun Opening Weekend

• “Look Towards the Sun” is an artistic exchange between Lam Wong, a Chinese Canadian diaspora artist from Hong Kong and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, a Cowichan and Syilx First Nations artist that reflects on the interconnectedness of people, culture, and place. This exhibition reminds us – “to continually seek and reveal truth, to look within, to unlearn, to create connections, to reclaim, to restore, to fully know who we are as individuals and as nations…”
• Look Towards the Sun is the second exhibition from the public Art Exchange Program: SOLIDARITY.
• Find out more here.

12:00pm – 9:00pm: Poetry contest

• In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes family reunion, peace and prosperity. Moon poetry often talks about the simple beauty of the full moon at night; the poet’s wishes or, often, feelings of missing home or longing for loved ones who are far away. Take a card to compose your own poem as you wander around, perhaps inspired by the Garden views or the moon itself.

5:00 – 9:00 PM: Traditional Arts and Craft activities for all ages

• Specially curated Mid-Autumn Festival inspired crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy.

6:00 – 6:30 PM: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytelling

• With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Mid-Autumn Festival, is also famous for its  traditional stories. Join Keann and Mia and listen to the tales of Chang’e 嫦娥, the Goddess of the Moon, and the Jade Rabbit 玉兔

6:30 – 8:00 PM: Tea Ceremony Demonstration

• Take part in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony instructed by Lillian Li and Adrian Sinclair, while learning more about this important cultural activity.

7:30 – 8:00 PM: Mid-Autumn Festival Storytelling

8:00 – 8:30 PM: City Opera Live Performance

• Fall under the spell of music and sound with a 30 minute opera performance.

8:00 – 9:00 PM – Moon Watching with HR Macmillan Space Centre

• Explore the night sky with HR MacMillan Space Centre, a non-profit community resource that brings the wonders of space to Earth, while providing a personal sense of ongoing discovery.

10:00 AM- 4:00 PM: Look Towards the Sun Opening Weekend

• “Look Towards the Sun” is an artistic exchange between Lam Wong, a Chinese Canadian diaspora artist from Hong Kong and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, a Cowichan and Syilx First Nations artist that reflects on the interconnectedness of people, culture, and place. This exhibition reminds us – “to continually seek and reveal truth, to look within, to unlearn, to create connections, to reclaim, to restore, to fully know who we are as individuals and as nations…”
• Look Towards the Sun is the second exhibition from the public Art Exchange Program: SOLIDARITY.
• Find out more here.

10:00am – 4:00pm: Poetry contest

• In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes family reunion, peace and prosperity. Moon poetry often talks about the simple beauty of the full moon at night; the poet’s wishes or, often, feelings of missing home or longing for loved ones who are far away. Take a card to compose your own poem as you wander around, perhaps inspired by the Garden views or the moon itself.