Press Release
ImaginAsian Market at the Atrium: A Display of Light at Chinook Blast in Calgary
Calgary, AB — From February 9th to 11th at the Atrium in the Municipal building, the second annual Asian market for Chinook Blast in collaboration with the Asian Heritage Foundation will take place with a rich display of multicultural Asian vendors, food trucks, performances, and cultural activities — such as lanterns, diya creation, dragon dance and lantern parade. The market will open from 4:30 – 8:30 pm on February 9th, 12:00 – 8:30 pm on February 10, and 12:00 – 4:30 pm February 11th. Admission and activities will be free and all ages are welcome to come to celebrate and engage in the culture of the Asian community within Calgary.
“Chinook Blast is not just a festival; it is celebration of diversity and unity. The Asian Market at the Atrium wants to invite Calgarians to experience our lunar new year celebration through our variety of culture in art, and performances and come together in the lantern parade.” – Teresa Woo-Paw, Founder and Chair of the Asian Heritage Foundation.
“Chinook Blast not only wants all Calgarians to experience our diverse Asian culture but we at Asian Relation and Culture also wants the younger generation to reconnect with their culture and find the beauty within their unique heritage.” – Hugo Tse, President of Asian Relations and Cultures.
About Asian Heritage Foundation:
In 2002 Asian-Calgarians formed the Asian Heritage Foundation (Southern Alberta), a non-profit pan-Asian organization dedicated to celebrate the contributions of Asian Canadians within the cultural, economic, political, and social spheres of life within their communities, in Alberta and within Canada. Visit us at https://asianheritageyyc.ca/, Instagram @ahfcalgary, Facebook @Asian Heritage Foundation (Southern Alberta), Twitter/X @AHFCalgary.
About Chinook Blast:
Chinook Blast is an annual winter festival that transforms Calgary into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and cultural celebration. Through a series of events and activities, Chinook Blast aims to foster community spirit and showcase the diversity of Calgary’s cultural landscape. Visit us on Instagram @ChinookBlastOfficial, Facebook @ChinookBlastCalgary and Twitter/X @ChinookBlast.
For media inquiries, please contact
Vincent Yong, Event Coordinator at Asian Heritage Foundation
vinceyong@yahoo.com
587-436-1138
Hugo Tse, President of Asian Relations and Culture
htse024@mtroyal.ca
403-680-6978
