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SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Month 2026 Opening Forum
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LOCATION:Trinity Church
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Celebrate the start of </span><strong>Asian Heritage M
 onth 2026 </strong><span>with an inspiring and community-driven Opening For
 um\, hosted by the OCCA Communities Association. This in-person event bring
 s people together to explore the rich histories\, cultures\, and contributi
 ons of Asian communities in a welcoming and engaging setting.</span></p><p>
 <em>Rooted in Tradition\, Connected by Legacy The forum will commence with 
 a traditional Indigenous Welcome by a Syilx Okanagan Elder\, honoring the l
 and that sustains our diverse stories. As we delve into our 2026 theme\, &q
 uot\;Heritage as Social Capital\,&quot\; we invite you to experience a prof
 ound cultural exchange. Through the wisdom of our community knowledge keepe
 rs and an intergenerational dialogue\, we will explore how our ancestral ro
 ots serve as a powerful foundation for our collective future in the Okanaga
 n.</em></p><p><span>Begin the afternoon with a </span><strong>warm VIP gree
 ting and connect with community leaders</strong><span>\, special guests\, a
 nd fellow attendees through meaningful networking. Take part in a </span><s
 trong>dynamic heritage dialogue and discussion</strong><span>\, where diver
 se stories\, perspectives\, and lived experiences come to life through thou
 ghtful conversation. Enjoy </span><strong>vibrant cultural performances</st
 rong><span> from a variety of Asian traditions\, showcasing music\, dance\,
  and artistic expression that highlight the richness and diversity of Asian
  heritage.</span></p><p><span>Enjoy </span><strong>complimentary refreshmen
 ts</strong><span> as you mingle\, learn\, and celebrate in a vibrant atmosp
 here designed for connection and discovery. All guests who register through
  Eventbrite will also receive a </span><strong>prize draw ticket</strong><s
 pan> for a chance to win exciting giveaways.</span></p><p><strong>Event Det
 ails:</strong></p><p><span>📍 </span><strong>Location</strong><span>: Trinit
 y Church – Family Room\, 1905 Springfield Rd\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 7V7</span><
 /p><p><span>📅 </span><strong>Date</strong><span>: May 2nd</span></p><p><spa
 n>⏰ </span><strong>Time</strong><span>: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Doors open 1:30 
 PM)</span></p><p><span>🎟️ </span><strong>Tickets</strong><span>: Register o
 n Eventbrite for your free prize draw ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a
 sian-heritage-month-2026-opening-forum-tickets-1985473881828?aff=oddtdtcrea
 tor&amp\;keep_tld=true</span></p><p><span>This event is free to attend and 
 open to all—everyone is welcome.</span></p><p><span>Learn more at www.asian
 heritage.ca</span></p><p><span>For sponsorship and partnership inquiries: <
 /span><a href="https://allevents.in/kelowna/asian-heritage-month-2026-openi
 ng-forum/80001753033036#" target="_blank">heritage@occabc.ca</a></p><p><spa
 n>Don’t miss this opportunity to engage\, learn\, and celebrate together as
  we kick off a month of culture and community.</span></p><p><em>Please note
  that photography will take place during the event.</em></p>
URL:https://volunteerkelowna.ca/events/asian-heritage-month-2026-opening-fo
 rum/
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