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Victoria BC Events & Festivals
Chinese New Year
Celebrating the year of the Dragon, the Chinese New Year festivities begin on January 23rd and will continue until February 6th, 2012. The Dragon is the 5th sign of the Lunar Calendar. The year of the Dragon is expected to be marked with excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity as people respond to the spirit of the Dragon with unbridled enthusiasm. One might expect to see caution thrown to the wind, and possibly some hasty moves being made. To celebrate the start of this year’s festivities, you can enjoy a free concert on January 22, 2012 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall ( 907 Pandora Ave, Victoria). The Harmonious Celebration free concert includes Chinese singing, dancing, dragon dance & music.
The Belfry Theatre – On the Edge
On the Edge is a play is about three women from three very different walks of life, filled with humour and empathy. For tickets to this play, happening January 24th to February 26th, 2012, please visit www.belfry.bc.ca.
Victoria Film Festival
The 17th annual Victoria Film Festival is the largest showcase of independent films on Vancouver Island, and is happening February 3rd to 12th, 2012. For all festival details, visitwww.victoriafilmfestival.com
Canadian Pacific Ballet – Harlequin’s Piano
Happening February 10 & 11, this ballet brings to life a rollicking, classical ballet comedy set in a 1920’s piano bar. For more information, visit www.canadianpacificballet.com.
Carmen
Pacific Opera Victoria presents their creative interpretation of Carmen, from February 16th to 24th, at the nearby Royal Theatre. For opera times and to reserve tickets, please visit www.pov.bc.ca.
2012 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Happening August 17th to 19th is one of city’s most spectacular annual summer festivals and the only Dragon Boat Festival in Canada to take place in a Working Harbour. Watch and cheer on 90 Dragon Boat Teams from across North America as they race across a 500-metre water course just steps from our hotel at the beautiful Inner Harbour. For complete event information, please visit www.victoriadragonboat.com
What Lies Beneath
The Past, Present and Future of Underwater Exploration interactive exhibit is on now until August at The Maritime Museum of BC.
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