This is an archived event from Culture Days 2020.
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Moon Festival "Flow Through" Lantern Celebration
In-person
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Location
Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lambrick Park
4100 Lambrick Way, Saanich
Saanich, BC
Directions: Enter from Feltham Road through the lantern route. Visitors may drive, cycle or walk the route following directions to maintain physical distance. This is a "flow through" event. There is NO parking and NO stopping. Vehicles will be directed to exit the route on Feltham Road using a *right turn only*.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Moon Festival Lantern Celebration marks the harvest moon, or mid-Autumn moon, celebrated by many Asian cultures. The 2020 "Flow Through" festival features lights and lantern displays accessible by limited access along a controlled route.
Bring the family and safely drive, cycle or walk the lantern display route along Lambrick Way past the Gordon Head Recreation Centre. Guests will be directed to move along the lantern route without stopping to avoid congestion.
* Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, there is NO PARKING and the Recreation Centre will be CLOSED. There will be NO live performances, food vendors, moon cake and tea samples, lantern making or community lantern procession. Regular event activities will return in 2021. *
(Limited light and window displays will remain up until the full moon Oct. 1)
Links
- Moon Festival Lantern Celebration saanich.ca
- Video - Moon Festival 2020 Flow Through Celebration drive.google.com
Organizer
Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services
We are a vital part of our vibrant, active community. Serving well over 2 million visitors annually, Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services touches the lives of thousands of Saanich residents each day. We deliver a diverse array of services, programs, events and festivals that enriches the quality of life in our community. Our facilities and amenities include 4 recreation centres, 3 teen centres, 170 parks, 100+ kilometers of trails, arts centre and an 18-hole golf course.
Our Department Mission Statement: "Creating inspiring community spaces and places to connect, learn and belong."