InSpirit Festival goes virtual

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InSpirit Festival goes virtual

5/11/2020 1:00 PM

Annual celebration offers arts and cultural programming in May

The annual InSpirit Festival is going virtual this year to allow citizens to celebrate the city of Vaughan’s cultural mosaic from the safety of home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Held each May, InSpirit offers arts and cultural programming that fosters community participation and pride. The festival also recognizes the month of May as Asian Heritage Month in Ontario. Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who have done so much to make Canada the amazing country it is today. The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2020 is Asian Canadians: United in Diversity.

As part of the celebrations, many online activities can be explored and are available to access at vaughan.ca/culture. Events and celebrations being offered virtually include:

Tai Chi Journey (TCJ) – Virtual tai chi and qigong movements

Friday, May 15, 22 and 29 at 11:30 a.m.
Janny Cheng, TCJ Vaughan instructor

Arcadia Live Productions

India jazz fusion on Thursday, May 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Dustin Grey
Cantonese music on Thursday, May 28 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Natalie Wong and Eric Laurent

Doga Yoga with Woofapalooza!

Doga yoga session for you and your dog on Friday, May 15 at 1 p.m.

Online Karaoke and Tambola hosted by the South Asian Association of Vaughan

Sunday, May 17

11 a.m. – Poster competition
11:15 a.m. – Tambola bingo
Noon – Karaoke antakshri

Bolly Concert

Sunday, May 31 with musical duo Hasheel and Tej Hunjan at 8 p.m.

In addition to the exciting opportunities that residents can take part in for InSpirit, the City of Vaughan’s Recreation Services department is offering virtual video sessions on mindful mediation, yoga and more. Take advantage of these great sessions.

To receive the City’s latest COVID-19 updates as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the City’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.

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