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Feel the Beat, Have Fun and Celebrate at Burnaby Village Museum
Visit the Burnaby Village Museum all summer long to enjoy a number of events, including the Drum Festival, Canada Day celebrations, special themed weeks and more.
Come feel the beat at the village museum’s Drum Festival on June 14th from 11:00am to 4:30pm. Be part of the action by bringing your own drum, and receive a two-for-one admission. Throughout the day, talented drummers and dancers will share their techniques and traditions. Some of the groups represented at the festival include:
- First Nations – The Dancers of Damelahamid
- Korean – The Korean Traditional Art Society
- Chinese – The Chinese Lion Dance Society
- African – Masabo - West African Music, Dance and Storytelling
- Japanese – Katari Taiko
- Caribbean – Sweet Pan Steel Drum Band
Join the Canada Day party at the Burnaby Village Museum. On July 1st, the village museum offers free admission to help celebrate Canada’s birthday. From 11:00am to 4:30pm, the museum presents non-stop entertainment that includes music, theatre, dance, demonstrations, displays, a parade, cake and performances by the Danish Flik Flak Cirkus.
Throughout the summer, the village museum also presents special themed weeks:
May 31 – June 13: Martial Arts
Enjoy interactive demonstrations highlighting different styles from different cultures, including China, Japan and India. Bhangra Martial Arts brings the mystique of the sub-continent, while the Tai Chi performers bring poetry in motion to this art form. Or, test your fluidity in martial arts. For young and old, the Karate kids will be sure to amaze and impress.
Highlights include:
• Saturday, June 6 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm – Tai Chi Instructor Philippe Bourbeau, along with a number of his students, will hold a one-hour demonstration and public participation of this art form.
• Sunday, June 7 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm – Karate Black Belt Eric Crosby from the Burnaby Shotohan Karate Club, along with a number of other Black Belts, will perform a group demonstration.
• Bhangra Martial Arts – Details TBA
June 14 – 27: Music & Dance
Don’t miss the Charleston lessons by our very own Flappers. Or try your hand at the French-Canadian spoons and sit-down jig workshops. Join the latest cultural craze from Bollywood with Bhangra dancing. The North Shore Celtic Ensemble will have you toe-tapping to their energetic fiddle music and Irish dancing. The Coastal Sound International Choral Festival will also present some of its international choirs on site.
Highlights include:
Saturday, June 20 at 12:30pm and 2:30pm – Susie Francis and the Versatiles present music and entertainment with fabulous costumes, which highlight these performances from a by-gone era.
Saturday, June 27 at 1:00pm and 2:00pm – Visit around the world with Boris. This entertainer has travelled around the globe visiting more than 20 countries collecting instruments that he exuberantly shares with his audiences.
June 28 – July 11: Taking Aim
Pitch in at the horseshoe pitch. Try your hand at getting a dead ringer. The Central Park Horseshoe Club has agreed to show you how it’s done! Check the accuracy of your throwing skills in a carnival-like setting in our indoor alley. The Burnaby Archers will also display their bows and arrows and promote their sport. Ever heard of Quoits? This ring-tossing game will test your aiming skills.
July 12 – 25: Disc Sports
From the discus of Ancient Greece to the disc golf of today, people have been throwing round things around for centuries. Now’s your chance! Don’t miss the Create-a-Frisbee craft and test yours out in the meadow. You’ll also have a chance to try out disc games such as Ultimate and Friskee – a Frisbee-like football game. And if you’re really adventurous, try Frisket – think Frisbee combined with cricket.
July 26 – August 8: Water Sports & Auto Courts
Experience a more nostalgic time, as the Canadiana Costume Society presents some eye-catching swimwear from the last century. Then, jump into the period picnicking photo op for that unforgettable shot. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Colouring sheets and crafts will keep the kids happy, too.
Join us for Meet the Mechanics on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 3:00pm when the museum’s working garage is open.
The Burnaby Village Museum is open from 11:00am-4:30pm on Tuesdays through Sundays until September 7th. For more information phone 604.293.6500.
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