Join the amazing community parade in Lower Lonsdale! Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre and Mortal Coil Performance Society have partnered to create First Welcome – Hych’ka
Date/Time: Sep 30 2017, 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
North Vancouver, Waterfront ParkCost: Free
Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre and Mortal Coil Performance Society have partnered to create FIRST WELCOME – HYCH’KA – September 30th, 2017 in Waterfront Park, North Vancouver BC. Part of Canada’s 150+ Celebrations, FIRST WELCOME –HYCH’KA explores and celebrates first contacts and welcome between people, cultures, and species.
We actively acknowledge that this art and our work takes place on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
These free impromptu performance experiences weave together live music, singing, puppetry and parades that engage all present, celebrating a nation founded on the experiences of immigration and first contact.
This gathering in motion will culminate in a special performance and celebration at Waterfront Park by Lonsdale Quay. A spectacular giant Coast Salish Puppet, together with people from the street and local businesses, will parade through the area on it’s journey to Waterfront Park. Join in as friends, neighbours and community members share food, stories, and talents, and enjoy singing and dancing from the Tsatsu Stalqaya or Coastal Wolf Pack, Taiko Drummers and so much more
Come. Experience the excitement, curiosity and wonder of meeting someone or something new for the first time. Everyone is welcome!
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