Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival Celebrates Canada Day

The Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival is Vancouver’s celebration of Taiwanese and Canadian artists. It features performances, exhibitions, and Taiwan cinema in July.

From June 30 to July 8, the "2023 Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival" organized by the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society will be staged in downtown Vancouver with 14 performing groups from both Canada and Taiwan. 

The festival’s outdoor activities take place at the  šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ  Vancouver Art Gallery from June 30th to July 2nd. There are multicultural performances, workshops, art exhibitions and kids crafts to enjoy. Films are also available to watch online with Taiwan Cinema from July 4th to 8th.

In addition to the free activities, there are four ticketed concerts in 2023. The Taiwan Yangqin Orchestra and Orchid Ensemble of Vancouver perform at the ANNEX at 7:30 pm on June 30th. 

The Taiwan Yangqin Orchestra performs at the ANNEX on July 1st as well, at both 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Then, on July 8th, the Vancouver Pops Orchestra & Choir perform at the Vancouver Playhouse at 7:00 pm.