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Culture Days
We welcome back the annual celebration of Culture Days! This national celebration, scheduled to take place from September 24 to October 24, seeks to eliminate barriers to access and participation of arts and culture while encouraging appreciation. During this month long event, the City will invites the community to participate in FREE “behind the scenes,” activities to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work.
Culture Days 2021Event Schedule
| Saturday, October 2 |
Jianzi (Hacky Sack) 3 - 3:30 p.m.Jianzi is a traditional Asian game in which players aim to keep a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the air, using their feet, body, and anything other than hands. Join Three's Company for Culture as we introduce the history of the Jianzi, and the differences between western hacky sack and Chinese Jianzi. Demo how to play Jianzi and teach how to make a Jianzi. Presented in English and Mandarin, a supply list will be provided to those who register.
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Saturday, October 9 |
Chorus York 2 - 2:10 p.m.Chorus York will be performing Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah (from the movie Shrek), and a classical selection called Laudate Dominum, which features Jacquelline Chang, a young local soloist from Richmond Hill.
Mental Health and Disability through Poetry 3 - 4 p.m.Join Talia Flanzraich as she reads her poems that highlight her personal experiences with mental health, autism and bullying. This virtual program will also include a discussion and Q&A session.
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| Saturday, October 16 |
The Art of Chinese Tea 2 - 2:30 p.m.For over 4,700 years, drinking tea has been an elegant and spiritual activity in the daily life of persons from China. Join Three's Company for Culture as we introduce the history of Chinese tea, and explain the differences between western tea and Chinese tea. Demo of the Chinese tea ceremony. Presented in English and Mandarin.
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| Saturday, October 23 |
Virtual Musical Performance 1 - 1:20 p.m.Join the Richmond Hill Concert Band for a special musical performance, featuring the Thornhill Community Band!
Trilingual Me! Moi, trilingue! 2 - 3 p.m.Enjoy a read aloud of the bilingual children's book "Trilingual Me! Moi, trilingue!" with author and French teacher Inna Figotina. Inna will share her inspiring journey of becoming trilingual, overcoming challenges with her speech as a child, immigrating to a new country and becoming a language teacher and bilingual children's author.
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What is Culture Days?
Culture Days is celebrated in hundreds of cities and towns across Canada. During this month-long event, participants explore and discover cultural awareness in their local communities through visual arts, music, dance, theatre, architecture, heritage, film and video, literature, culinary arts and new media.
Why should we celebrate culture?
Culture is everywhere and is a part of every moment of our lives. We celebrate Culture Days to recognize the special place that arts and culture occupies in our lives, much like you would celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
How do I participate as a Culture Days activity organizer?
If you are interested in learning how you can participate in Culture Days contact the Manager of Recreation and Culture Programs at karin.ash@richmondhill.ca.
How can I find Culture Days activities in my community?
Visit culturedays.ca and you can search by neighbourhood, municipality or region.