The Powell Street Festival is an ongoing annual festival in Paueru-Gai, Vancouver. Originating in 1977 the Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival and the longest ongoing community event in Vancouver.[1] The festival takes place in and around Oppenheimer Park. The Festival takes place every BC Day long weekend, which usually lands around the beginning of August.
Powell Street Festival features both local, national, and international talent.[2] It also features an outdoor venue with interactive installations, children's activities, craft market, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, amateur sumo tournament, tea ceremonies, ikebana and bonsai demonstrations.[2][3]
Artists, Performers, and Talent edit
Local / Lower Mainland edit
- Mark Takeshi McGregor, flutist[4]
- Kytami, violinist[5]
- David Suzuki, environmentalist and activist[6]
- Joy Kogawa, writer[2]
National / Canadian edit
International edit
- Yuni Mori, pianist, Japan[2]
- George and Noriko, musicians, Australia[8]
- Katie Malia, comedian and filmmaker, Los Angeles, United States[8]
- Jay Rubin, translator, Washington D.C, United States[8]
- GRMLN, musician, California, United States[9]
References edit
- ^ "Canada's largest Japanese festival is happening in Vancouver this summer | Dished". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ a b c d e Cameron, Owen (July 17, 2019). "43rd Annual Powell Street Festival". The North American Post. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "The Powell Street Festival celebrates Japanese Canadian culture and community through in-person and online events". The Georgia Straight. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ Duke, David Gordan (Aug 20, 2020). "Guitarist finds opportunities online". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Powerful sounds at Powell Street Festival". The Georgia Straight. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Highlights from Powell Street Festival 2015 (with videos)". vancouversun. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Alt-folk artist Diyet helps Powell Street festival celebrate 40 years". theprovince. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ a b c "Talkin' bout Powell Street Festival's regeneration". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Inside Vancouver". Inside Vancouver. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
External links edit
- http://powellstreetfestival.com/
- http://www.boardoftrade.com/sov_page.asp?pageid=1380
- http://www.greatervancouverparks.com/JapanFest01.html
- http://www.harbourpublishing.com/book.php?id=259
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