COQUITLAM, B.C., Sept. 26, 2022 – Indigenous storytelling and an interactive marimba workshop are planned for Oct. 1 as Coquitlam celebrates Culture Days.
Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture running Sept. 23 to Oct. 16, provides the opportunity to get hands-on and go behind-the-scenes, while highlighting the importance of arts and culture in the community.
Immerse Yourself in Arts and Culture
Enjoy a captivating arts and culture experience in Coquitlam at Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way) on Saturday, Oct. 1, with free admission, Indigenous and cultural education, interactive workshops and more.
- Join X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations storyteller, Kung Jaadee, as she shares her traditions and art (1 – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 – 3 p.m.). Enjoy lively storytelling, followed by a drumming and singing performance where participants will learn some basic words in Xaad Kil, the Haida language.
- Participate in an interactive marimba workshop with Robin Layne (1:45 – 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.). Audience members will be invited to join him on stage as they play the marimba, djembe and shakers.
Pre-registration is required to attend these free activities. Learn more and sign up at www.coquitlam.ca/culturedays. To receive updates and a reminder, R.S.V.P. to the Facebook event page.
Other Culture Days Events in the Tri-Cities
Check out other Culture Days events taking place in the Tri-Cities. View the online brochure for activity schedules and to learn more.
- Coquitlam Public Library – Visit the Juried Art Exhibit featuring works by local Tri-City artists (Oct. 1 – 4)
- Evergreen Cultural Centre – Pick up free take-away Creative Kits with art materials and instructions (Oct. 14, 15, 16)
- Place des Arts – Head to PdA for an immersive art experience for the whole family (Oct. 16 from 1 – 3 p.m.)
About Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. For information or to search for events, visit www.culturedays.ca.
Media contact:
Maria Danysh
Cultural and Community Events Supervisor
604-927-6978
mdanysh@coquitlam.ca