The Chinese Dragon In The West

The Chinatown Street Festival in Calgary, features 45+ vendors and six hours of diverse cultural performances, including martial arts and dance.

The Location Of The Event

197 1st Street SW

The Event Schedule

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

VIP Invitational Reception - CCCC Third Floor

Demonstrations - CCCC Main Floor Lobby

Dragon Dance

10 mins - CCCC Kids Dragon Team

10 mins - Shaolin Golden Dragon Team

Lion Dance

10 mins - Jing Wu Lion Dance Team

10 mins - Pak Mei Hup Ging Do Lion Dance Team

Kung Fu Demonstrations

10 mins -Hung Gar Kung Fu

10 mins - Wing Chun Kung Fu

10 mins - Shaolin Wushu

6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

6 mins - Video introduction to Calgary’s Golden Dragon Dance Team 40 mins

30 mins - Presentation by Dr. Barber

30 mins - Presentation by Kang Gao

15 mins - Q&A

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Why Are We Holding This Event?

The Chinatown Street Festival is the signature event of Calgary Chinatown, held every third Saturday of August. This event was initiated by the Calgary Chinese Merchant Association (CCMA) 20 years ago, the Chinatown BIA took over it since 2018. The festival aims to infuse vibrancy into our community by featuring over 45 cultural, merchandise, and food vendors. Additionally, it offers six hours of live performances on the main stage, showcasing a diverse range of cultural performances including martial arts, dance, musical arts, and more.