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SUMMARY:2026 AHM Multicultural Community Showcase
DTSTAMP:20260524T031212Z
DTSTART:20260531T230000Z
DTEND:20260601T040000Z
LOCATION:Kelowna Event Centre
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Join us for the 15th anniversary of Asian Heritage Mon
 th in the Okanagan. A professional showcase of over 10 cultural performance
 s\, heritage</span></p><p><span>The Asian Heritage Month Committee\, along 
 with our partners\, invites you to the </span><strong>2026 Asian Heritage M
 ulticultural Community Showcase</strong><span>. As the signature finale of 
 Asian Heritage Month\, this event brings together civic leaders\, professio
 nal cultural practitioners\, and the public to explore our 2026 theme: </sp
 an><strong>&quot\;Heritage as Social Capital.&quot\;</strong></p><p><span>I
 n a rapidly evolving region\, we believe that heritage is more than a memor
 y of the past—it is a vital asset for our collective future. This showcase 
 is a high-level convergence designed to demonstrate how the diverse ancestr
 al roots of Asian Canadians act as a catalyst for social innovation and a d
 river of intercultural collaboration.</span></p><p><strong>What to Expect:<
 /strong></p><ul><li><strong>Cultural Performances:</strong><span> Over 10 c
 urated performances featuring Chinese\, Filipino\, Japanese\, Korean\, Indi
 an\, and Vietnamese traditions\, showcasing talent across generations.</spa
 n></li><li><strong>Heritage Exhibition:</strong><span> Explore our &quot\;O
 rdinary Histories of Extraordinary People&quot\; display\, highlighting the
  deep-rooted contributions of diverse Asian communities to the Okanagan&#39
 \;s social and economic fabric.</span></li><li><strong>Authentic Culinary E
 xperience:</strong><span> A curated selection of Asian foods and drinks wil
 l be available for purchase (on-site tickets).</span></li><li><strong>Commu
 nity Dialogue:</strong><span> Engage with community knowledge keepers and c
 ivic leaders dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive society.</s
 pan></li></ul><p><strong>Event Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Date:</
 strong><span> Sunday\, May 31\, 2026</span></li><li><strong>Doors &amp\; Di
 splay Open:</strong><span> 3:30 PM</span></li><li><strong>Main Program:</st
 rong><span> 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM</span></li><li><strong>Venue:</strong><span> 
 Kelowna Event Centre (2041 Harvey Ave\, Kelowna\, BC)</span></li><li><stron
 g>Admission:</strong><span> Free (Registration encouraged for prize draw el
 igibility)</span></li></ul><p><strong>Our Partners:</strong><span> This cel
 ebration is made possible through the sustained commitment of the Okanagan 
 Communities Association (OCCA)\, Okanagan Filipino-Canadian Society (OFC)\,
  Okanagan Korean Culture &amp\; Knowledge Society (OKCK)\, Kelowna Japanese
  Language Society (KJLS)\, the Okanagan Sikh Temple\, and many allied commu
 nity groups.</span></p><p><strong>Supported by:</strong><span> The Governme
 nt of Canada\, the Province of British Columbia\, and the City of Kelowna.<
 /span></p>
URL:https://volunteerkelowna.ca/events/2026-ahm-multicultural-community-sho
 wcase/
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