29th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival

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Cost: $10.00
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The winter solstice marks the year’s longest, darkest night of the year. The dance of the sun and earth inspired celebrations of the human spirit throughout the ages, and our own Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the night with lanterns, fire, singing, dancing, music, and storytelling.

This year our own 29th Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival continues to illuminate the night with a small-scale celebration at the Roundhouse, where the Labyrinth of Light will be held as well as a Family Lantern Procession to David Lam Park and back. There will be no other indoor performances, activities, nor fire performance this year. However, keep a look out for more info about next year 2023’s 30th Anniversary celebrations.

FAMILY LANTERN PROCESSION
To be part of the Family Lantern Procession, please register for on-site workshops or make a lantern at home using Secret Lantern Society’s instructional YouTube videos. You can also purchase lanterns at the front desk throughout December, while supplies last.

GIFT LANTERNS
Lanterns made by Secret Lantern Society artists are available for purchase at the front desk of the Roundhouse throughout December. Give the gift of light so a friend can join you in the lantern procession on solstice. $15/globe lantern; $25/frame lantern (includes carrying stick and LED).

LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOPS
Sign up for a workshop to get ready for Dec 21, and contribute to the glowing constellation of lanterns in your community. Price is per lantern; all materials provided. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Register via the Roundhouse front desk: 604-713-1800.

Experience a beautiful and meditative walk through an ancient labyrinth lit with more than 600 pure beeswax candles. To assist with the Closing Ritual at 10:30pm please speak with the Labyrinth Box Office in the lobby.

Please note: There is an outdoor Secret Lantern Walk at 7:00 PM to a mystery location! There are no indoor activities or performances inside the building except for the Labyrinth of Light.
9:00 AM : Lantern sales at the Front Desk. Get yours now as supplies are limited.
6:00 - 10:30 PM: Labyrinth of Light - details and tickets below
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Last-minute Lantern Workshop (make a simple lantern to carry in the walk at 7:00 PM)
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Secret Lantern Walk
10:30 PM: Labyrinth Closing Ceremony (10:00 PM timed ticket)
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