This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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City of Abbotsford Presents: 2025 BC Culture Days Provincial Kickoff Event
In-person
Museum Visual arts Dance History & heritage IndigenousDate and time
Location
The Reach Gallery Museum
32388 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and is a relaxed performance.
About
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to welcome you to the 2025 BC Culture Days Provincial Kickoff!
This event is designed to encourage residents and art enthusiasts from across the region to explore and participate in culture and community. The event includes an Indigenous welcome, opening remarks from dignitaries, and programming including live music, cultural performances, exhibit tours, and interactive family-friendly art activities.
The kickoff event takes place Saturday, September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Reach Gallery Museum. This event is free to attend and open to all ages. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required. Refreshments provided. Perfect for the whole family!
Featured programming:
> Dhol drumming and bhangra performances from Rooh Punjab Dee
> Live music from The Rainbow Jazz Ensemble
> Mekw'ewát q'ép/Gather Together: Collaborative drawing & painting with Vanessa Serroul
> Banana husk dolls with Irene Nviiri
> Mandarin Calligraphy with Sumin Fang
> Origami with Heritage Abbotsford Society
> Interactive collage making with UFV SOCA
> Exhibition tours and interactive activities facilitated by The Reach Gallery Museum
Links
- City of Abbotsford Culture Days abbotsford.ca
Organizer
City of Abbotsford
The Hub of the Fraser Valley
This event is part of a hub:
City of Abbotsford: Hub of the Fraser Valley
City of Abbotsford Abbotsford, BCJoin the City of Abbotsford and our partners, as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City.