The Chinatown Street Festival is the signature event of Calgary Chinatown, held every third Saturday of August. This event was initiated by the Calgary Chinese Merchant Association (CCMA) 20 years ago, the Chinatown BIA took over it since 2018. The festival aims to infuse vibrancy into our community by featuring over 45 cultural, merchandise, and food vendors. Additionally, it offers six hours of live performances on the main stage, showcasing a diverse range of cultural performances including martial arts, dance, musical arts, and more. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM VIP Invitational Reception - CCCC Third Floor Demonstrations - CCCC Main Floor Lobby Dragon Dance 10 mins - CCCC Kids Dragon Team 10 mins - Shaolin Golden Dragon Team Lion Dance 10 mins - Jing Wu Lion Dance Team 10 mins - Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Lion Dance Team Kung Fu Demonstrations 10 mins -Hung Gar Kung Fu 10 mins - Wing Chun Kung Fu 10 mins - Shaolin Wushu 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM 6 mins - Video introduction to Calgary’s 40 mins Golden Dragon Dance Team 30 mins - Presentation by Dr. Barber 30 mins - Presentation by Kang Gao 15 mins - Q&A
Start Date
January 19th, 2025 at 4:56 PM
End Date
January 19th, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, Honan Shaolin Association, Chinatown BIA, Club 88