Sunday, September 11, 2011

MexicoFest - What an Amazing Fiesta in Downtown Vancouver!

Guelaguetza Dance - "Grupo Folklorico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaquena" ballet - MexicoFest Vancouver
Updated 2012 - MexicoFest Vancouver 2012 Pictures

MexicoFest 2011
Experience Mexico in Vancouver ... is the logo of MexicoFest. That is what thousands of people who gathered at the Jack Poole Plaza downtown Vancouver experienced yesterday at  the Fiesta Mexico Independence.

The Mexican estate of Oaxaca is being featured during the different events of MexicoFest. Traditional dances of the most famous festival in Oaxaca La Guelaguetza were presented by the folk ballet "Grupo Folklórico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaqueña", an exhibition of beautiful art crafts, coffee, Mezcal, and information  of Oaxaca tourism destinations (Huatulco, Oaxaca city, Puerto Escondido) were also displayed.

Recognized Pop Musician and composer Benny Ibarra who is famous in Mexico,  Latin America and Latin population of Canada and the U.S. participated in this festival, along with other artists and musicians like "Estudiantina de la Universidad La Salle" from Mexico City, Rosalinda from San Antonio Texas, Mariachi Estrella de Mexico from Seattle, and Vancouver based pop band "Tren al Sur" , Latin Trio "Cafe con Leche" and Zumba Fitness BC.

A very popular character during the festival was "Frida", along with a "Charro" who were featured as amazing giant puppets known in Mexico as "mojigangas". They were brought from Sonora, Mexico by artist Ana Isabel Martin del C. 

There were also food and exhibition of products and services by different Vancouver based Mexican, Latin American restaurants , businesses and sponsors.

See more pictures of MexicoFest in TenekTech  Facebook page. 

For more Information:
Note - You can visit Magical Oaxaca Exhibition at PERA Gallery and enjoy Oaxacan cuisine at different Mexican restaurants in Vancouver.

Frida and Charro - "Mojigangas" by artist Ana Isabel Martin del C. - MexicoFest Vancouver 

Estudiantina La Salle - MexicoFest Vancouver
Zumba Fitness BC - MexicoFest Vancouver

Mezcal -  Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
Coffee - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
Owl "Alebrije"  wooden sculpture - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver- 
         
"Alebrijes" wooden sculptures - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver


"Alebrijes" wood sculptures by Zeny Fuentes Reyna - Oacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
"Tren al Sur" Vancouver Latin Pop Band - MexicoFest vancouver
"Grupo Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaquena" - MexicoFest Vancouver
Public get gifts (Guelaguetza) from "Ballet Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaqueña" dancers - MexicoFest Vancouver 




"Danza de la Pluma" Dance of the Feather - Guelaguetza dance by "Grupo Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaquena" - MexicoFest Vancouver
"Danza de la Pluma" Dance of the Feather - MexicoFest Vancouver
Estrella de Mexico Mariachi band - MexicoFest Vancouver
MexicoFest Vancouver
Mexican Singer Benny Ibarra - MexicoFest Vancouver
A large crowd who attended MexicoFest packed the Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver 
"Guelaguetza" in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Benny Ibarra - MexicoFest Vancouver
"Flor de Piña" Guelaguetza dance - Grupo Foklórico de la Juventud Oaxaqueña - MexicoFest Vancouver 
Latin Trio "Cafe con Leche" - MexicoFest Vancouver
Ballet Folklórico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaqueña, Grito de Independencia, Mariachi Estrella de Mexico


Benny Ibarra 

Saturday, September 3, 2011

TaiwanFest and Celebration of Vancouver 125 with The First Taiwanese Banquet


TaiwanFest in Vancouver
Updated 2012 TaiwanFest Vancouver / September 1 - 3 at Vancouver Art Gallery & Granville Street

Celebrating Vancouver 125  The First Taiwanese Street Banquet
This weekend TaiwanFest! One more great Festival with great music, arts and delicious food in Vancouver.

The Taiwanese community  is celebrating TaiwanFest this weekend in downtown Vancouver. The festival includes music concerts, documentaries, games, lectures, arts and the First Street Banquet.
There are three different locations: Granville street,  the Telus TaiwanFest Main Stage by the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza, and the Roundhouse Community Centre.

The First Taiwanese Street Banquet has been organized as part of the celebrations for the 125 years of Vancouver. It is taking place during TaiwanFest on Granville street between Robson and Georgia streets in Downtown Vancouver.

TaiwanFest September 3-5 Free Admission. For more information visit TaiwanFest

International Food Fair - TaiwanFest Vancouver
Beef, lamp, pork, shrimp skewers - TaiwanFest Vancouver


  125 Years of History Granville street - TaiwanFest Street Banquet in Vancouver
125 Years of History - TaiwanFest Banquet in Vancouver
Wheel Cakes - TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
 TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
Sausage wrapped in glutinous rice - TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
Hakka Food - TaiwanFest Street Food Banquet in Vancouver
Serving Taiwan's Beef Noddle - TaiwanFest Street Banquet in Vancouver
Grilled squid - International food Fair - TaiwanFest
Candied fruit - International Food Fair TaiwanFest Vancouver
TaiwanFest Main Stage at Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza


Thursday, August 25, 2011

An Art Exhibition not to be missed in Vancouver - Magical Oaxaca

"Mexico is the most surrealist country in the world" this is what Andre Breton the founder of Surrealism said in his first visit to Mexico.

Alebrije - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver
The fantastical creature sculptures called "alebrijes" are a clear representation of this expression. They are from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, and are part of the "Magical Oaxaca" exhibition at the PERA Gallery in Vancouver from Sep. 7th. to 16th.
Contemporary Ceramics - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver
Polar Bear "Alebrije" hand carved sculpture - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver
Dark Clay pieces made by hand cooked in traditional wood oven - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver
Embroidered Traditional dress and Triqui Huipil - Magical Oaxaca Exhibition - PERA Gallery Vancouver


Other traditional artworks include Black Clay Pottery and Zapotec Wool Rugs.

Wool Rugs - Teotitlan del Valle Oaxaca - "Magical Oaxaca" Exhibition at PERA Gallery in Vancouer 
This is a very interesting video that describes the symbols and pattern woven in Zapotec rugs. A brief introduction to the silent knowledge of Ancient Mexico.


Magical Oaxaca Exhibition at PERA Gallery Vancouver
PERA Art Gallery is located at 413 West Hasting, Vancouver, B.C.

For more information about the Magical Oaxaca Exhibition visit MexicoFest website.
Magical Oaxaca Exhibition
September 7th - 16th
10am - 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday
Free Admission

Traditional Artworks
- Alebrijes
- Black Clay Pottery
- Wool Rugs

Magical Oaxaca Exhibition -PERA Gallery in Vancouver Sep 7th-16th 2011 - MexicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver

Friday, August 12, 2011

KitsFest in Kitsilano Vancouver’s best summer festival

KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver
Updated 2012
KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver's best summer festival. When: Aug 10-12 2012 Hours: 9am-8pm
3-day event celebrating sports and healthy living including Basketball, Tennis, Beach Tennis, Beach Volleyball and the largest sunset Yoga on the beach "SweatFest".



KitsFest, the Kitsilano Festival,  is being celebrated at the beautiful Kitsilano Beach Park on this sunny, warm weekend.
There are tournaments of  unusual sports like Beach Hockey, Beach Tennis plus the usual outdoor 5-man Basketball and 2 -man Beach Volleyball. There are other attractions and food.

KitsFest Aug. 12th to 14th from 9:00am to 8:00 pm.
For more information:
- KitsFest website
- Beach Tennis

Beach Volleyball Tournament - KitsFest in Kitsilano
Beach Ice Hockey - KitsFest in Kitsilano

Beach Tennis - KitsFest in Kitsilano, Vancouver
Kits Beach at KitsFest, Vancouver
Local  Public Eatery Burger - KitsFest in Kitsilano

Kits Beach

KitsFest
Beach Hockey Rink at KitsFest

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