The 17th annual Doors Open Richmond celebrates the city’s rich cultural diversity
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:07:22 +0000
Museums, civic centres, local businesses, artist studios and more will open their doors for the free two-day Doors Open Richmond event, being held from June 8–9, 2024. This year’s edition features more than 40 unique sites representing the cultural diversity and rich heritage of Richmond, British Columbia.
Bilan Hassan, Chair of the Richmond Museum Society invites visitors to experience Richmond, “a city of diverse cultures, ideas, and experiences”. He says, “Doors Open brings that diversity to life by allowing us to meet the people who make our community so special. From the civic workers who keep our city humming, to the artists who enrich our lives, this event offers a personal touch that can change the way we see our neighbours and the world around us. Join us at Doors Open and experience the true heart of Richmond.”
Visitors can glimpse behind-the-scenes of partner organizations or businesses, through tours and hands-on activities. Select highlights from this year’s program include: the Turkish-Canadian Society of Vancouver, where visitors can sample savoury Turkish cuisine and practice traditional crafts; the Richmond Olympic Oval, where sports enthusiasts can tour the facilities and the interactive museum that is the first of its kind in North America; the Steveston Japanese Language School, where families can create their own unique paper craft; and many more.
In addition to the in-person program, visitors can learn more about sites through videos showing at the Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall and richmondmuseum.ca/theatre. This year’s new videos include Richmond Public Works, who will provide an inside look at the city’s pump stations, one of the most comprehensive flood protection systems in BC, developed in response to Richmond being just one metre above sea level. And the Sudnya Dance Academy, who will introduce viewers to Bharatanatyam, the oldest classical dance form in India. Originally a temple dance for women that began in southern India, today it is used to express stories of Hindu mythology.
Bus tours will be available on both days to take visitors to different places of worship along No. 5 Road, known as the “Highway to Heaven.” This year’s tour will have stops at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Lingyen Mountain Temple, Richmond Jamia Masjid, and the Vedic Cultural Centre (Sunday only).
Doors Open Richmond is part of the Doors Open Canada program supported by the City of Richmond, the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, and the Government of Canada. The event is organized by the Richmond Museum Society.
Discover more at richmondmuseum.ca/doors-open.
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