

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LunarFest GTA 2025
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: LunarFest GTA is an annual celebration that brings together diverse communities to welcome the Lunar New Year through arts culture and storytelling. In 2025 the festival will take place on February 1st and 2nd at the Varley Art Gallery in Unionville Markham Ontario. The event is free and open to all ages.Event Highlights:Arts and Crafts Workshops: Attendees can participate in free family-friendly workshops inspired by the Year of the Snake fostering creativity and cultural exploration.Artist Market: Located at the McKay Art Centre this mini market features local artists showcasing original creations including prints stickers and jewelry. It's an excellent opportunity to support local talent and find unique items.Lantern Installations: Six artists from various cultural backgrounds have created spectacular lantern installations each interpreting themes of fluidity and diversity through the symbolism of the snake. These artworks explore concepts such as adaptability balance and rebirth.Music Performances: The festival features a diverse lineup of musicians blending traditional and contemporary styles. Performers include the En Cello ensemble Ho Deng Ensemble Juno Award-winning jazz musician Jacq Teh Korean gayageum artist Roa Lee and soul singer-songwriter Eunice Keitan.Film Screening: The acclaimed Taiwanese Hakka dark comedy "Hang in There Kids!" will be screened in the Deacon Room at the Varley Art Gallery. Directed by Laha Mebow the film delves into the dynamics of a three-generation Hakka family in Taipei. Screenings are scheduled for February 1st at 3:00 PM and February 2nd at 1:15 PM.Interactive Workshops: The festival offers engaging workshops designed for families promoting connection and learning through art and creativity.Special Exhibition: Concurrently the Varley Art Gallery presents "A Better Bitterness" a solo exhibition by local artist Karen Kar Yen Law. Running from January 25 to May 4 2025 the exhibition explores themes of bitterness and transformation inspired by Chinese traditions and culinary culture with the bitter melon as a central symbol.Event Details:Dates: February 1–2 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: Varley Art Gallery 216 Main Street Unionville Markham ONAdmission: FreeFor more information and a complete schedule of activities please visit the official website:LunarFest GTA 2025 offers a rich and immersive experience celebrating the Year of the Snake through a variety of artistic and cultural activities suitable for all ages.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/markham/lunarfest-gta-2025/80008168942146
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, workshops, chinese-new-year, festivals, exhibitions, performances, comedy, kids, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lunarfestgta.ca/

## Event venue details

- **city**: Markham
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Varley Art Gallery of Markham
- **lat**: 43.8561002000
- **long**: -79.3370188000
- **full address**: Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON L3R 2H1, Canada, Markham

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Event Guide in Canada (https://allevents.in/org/event-guide-in-canada/21696171)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON L3R 2H1, Canada, Markham
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Event Guide in Canada
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, entertainment, music, workshops, chinese-new-year, festivals, exhibitions, performances, comedy, kids, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about LunarFest GTA 2025 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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