This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Hakka Kirin Chinese Unicorn Dance Workshop with Kirin Rising 麒麟革命
In-person
Dance History & heritage Intercultural LibraryDate and time
Location
Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch)
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Join us for a special all-ages workshop to learn more about the Hakka Kirin Chinese unicorn dance. Learn about Hakka culture and the kirin, watch a live dance performance, and take part in an interactive dance workshop where you will get a chance to learn the moves and dance with the unicorns!
This workshop is held in collaboration with Kirin Rising 麒麟革命, the only youth-led Hakka kirin team on the continent that is reviving the rare and unique cultural tradition of kirin dancing 舞麒麟. The kirin, or Chinese unicorn, is a legendary creature of cultural significance to Hakka 客家 ("guest family") people. Led by queer, women, and gender diverse youth, the team practices the kirin dance as a living act of cultural continuity to resist erasure and reconnect with Hakka identity. Kirin Rising aims to foster community participation and create an inclusive environment that welcomes all to engage in this cultural tradition that's at risk of disappearing.
Links
- Register here: yourlibrary.bibliocommons.com
Organizer
Richmond Public Library
Richmond Public Library (RPL) has been proudly serving the Richmond, BC community since 1976. With four branches open seven days a week, an RPL To Go Van and two book dispensers, plus a wealth of information available 24/7 at yourlibrary.ca, we take you beyond the Google search to help you find the content you need wherever you are – in the library, on your mobile, at home or on the go!
Partners
Kirin Rising 麒麟革命
This event is part of a hub:
Minoru Precinct Hub
City of Richmond Richmond, BCMinoru Precinct is located in the heart of Richmond, BC and includes numerous civic cultural facilities and amenities, including the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex, Minoru Centre for Active Living, Gateway Theatre, Minoru Chapel and Ric...