Lantern-Fest

International Avenue Arts and Culture Community

Join IAACC  on September 30, 2023 for Lantern-Fest!

Southview Community Association

<h3>Lantern-Fest is the celebration of the unique cultural lantern festivals around the world. Bringing community together to be creative, learn about lantern diversity and build community.
</h3><h3>At the festival, attendees can decorate a 4&quot; paper lantern (while supplies last) to carry in a procession through the community with the lighted lanterns.
</h3><h3>As additional attractions, attendees can enjoy:
</h3><h3>6:00-7:30PM
</h3><ul><li>* Cultural entertainment: Eugene Kirton, Musician and Colin Pyett- Juggler
</li><li>* Activities: Lantern Decorating, Caricatures by Janey Luc-German, Balloon Twisting
</li><li>* The Lantern Festival History Exhibit
</li><li>* Local Art Exhibit by IAACC Alum - Artist In Residence Artists
</li><li>* Resource Tables: Parks Foundation &amp; LOUD Art Society
</li><li>* Selfie photo station
</li></ul><h3>7:30PM (sunset)
</h3><h3>Lantern Walk Begins
</h3><h3>Process of Lanterns from Southview Community Association to Unity Park.
</h3><ul><li>* Viewing of local art along the walk (32 street is being revitalized as an art street with local artists lanterns hung to light up the street), *
</li><li>* Listen to 3 unique stories by Story Tellers: Almendra Vergara and Catherine Welburn
</li><li>* Photo opportunities along the way
</li><li>* Ushers provided by 12 Community Safety Initiative &amp; Youth Central
</li></ul><h3>The festival aims to celebrate culture, creativity and community.
</h3><h3>**Participants are welcome to bring their own lantern they have made or purchased.
</h3><h3>** 4&quot; lanterns will be available on a first come first serve basis
</h3><h3><strong>Host:</strong> International Avenue Arts and Culture Community
</h3><h3><strong>Sponsors &amp; Supporters of this event:</strong>
</h3><ul><li>Southview Community Association
</li><li>International Avenue BRZ
</li><li>City of Calgary- Arts &amp; Culture
</li><li>City of Calgary- Ward Community fund
</li><li>Fuse33 Makerspace
</li></ul>

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