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2009 Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Logo

Labyrinth of Light - Roundhouse & Britannia

Sun Yat-Sen Ting - Dr Sun Yat-Sen

Mandala - Roundhouse

Morris Men Torches - False Creek

Musicians Perform - Dr Sun Yat-Sen

Tree of Life - Roundhouse

BASICS

16th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
- One festival, five neighbourhoods

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Produced by the Secret Lantern Society
Artistic Director Naomi Singer

To schedule an interview: secretlantern@gmail.com

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DESCRIPTION

The dance of the sun and earth has inspired celebrations of the human spirit, expressed through art and music, throughout the ages. Honouring many cultural traditions, the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year with lanterns, fire, singing, drumming, music, and dancing.

On December 21st come celebrate the return of the sun with a glowing constellation of lanterns shining in six Vancouver neighbourhoods. These five little festivals are community-based and reflect the unique nature of each neighbourhood. Intimate and accessible, each invites participation and each holds special attractions.

Wherever you wind up, we hope you feel connected to your community and to the universal spirit of celebration!

A free family event. Donations gratefully accepted.

DETAILS

The event begins at 6:00pm with lantern processions in each neighbourhood followed by multicultural performances and activities in a variety of indoor venues. These include: the Eastside (Britannia Community Centre, 3 neighbourhood homes) Yaletown (Roundhouse Community Centre, the Gathering Place), Granville Island (False Creek Community Centre, Performance Works), and Strathcona/Chinatown (Strathcona Community Centre, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden).

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT

LABYRINTH OF LIGHT

The labyrinth has long been used for meditation, prayer and sites of ritual in various cultures around the world. Created with over 700 pure beeswax candles, the winter solstice labyrinth invites you to warm yourself in a self-guided ceremony intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities as the darkest night of the year births a new season.

This year we present 2 opportunities for you to experience the Labyrinth of Light: Yaletown and the East Side.

SECRET LANTERN SOCIETY

The Secret Lantern Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to beauty.

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