2012年01月18日
New Year's traditions
Hi!
We had “Lunch time seminar in English” at the World Plaza on Jnu. 17. Hana-san, CIR of Saga Prefecture Government International Affairs Division, introduced us to “New Year's traditions in Vancouver .”
The downtown fashion district is home to some of the best New Year’s Eve events in Vancouver with some amazing clubs hosting a variety of celebrations. There are also lots of other nightclubs and bars throughout the Vancouver area hosting a number of New Year’s Eve events for lots of options for all partygoers.
The public is invited to attend the annual City of Victoria New Year’s Day Levee at City Hall, hosted by members of Victoria City Council.
A Levee is a time-honored tradition that provides an opportunity for citizens and City representatives to exchange greetings and welcome in the New Year. The word levee is derived from the French verb "lever" which means to rise. French aristocrats used to receive guests in the morning after they had gotten up.
New Year’s Resolutions
More than 51% of Canadians make New Year's resolutions, but more than half of them – 52% – can't last more than a month.This year, Canadians want to floss more, eat fewer French fries, save the world, be a millionaire, be awesome, take a break from Facebook and twitter, etc.
Annual Polar Bear Swim (92nd)
Going for a polar bear swim on New Year’s Day is believed to bring good luck, peace, and prosperity to everyone.
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club is one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Club in the world.
There first swim was in 1920 with 10 swimmers. And there were 2, 246 swimmers in 2011. This is a free event!
The Korean Community in Vancouver
The Korean community is one of the top five visible-minority groups in B.C. A significant number of the over 50,000 British Columbians of Korean descent live in the Metro Vancouver, suburbs of Burnaby and Coquitlam.
2012 Nikkei Community New Year’s Party (Shinnen-kai)
Chinese New Year Parade
The mayor of Vancouver ( left )
The renowned Chinese New Year Parade returned in the Year of the Dragon on Sunday, January 29th, 2012.
This signature event of Vancouver's Chinatown featured lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more.
Lunch time seminar in English is held on Tuesday from 12:15 to 13:00 at World Plaza. Next seminar will be held on Feb. 14, 28, Mar. 13, 27. If you attend the Seminar for the first time, please make a reservation in advance.
Saga Prefecture International Relations Association
Tel: 0952-25-7921
E-mail: info@spira.or.jp
We had “Lunch time seminar in English” at the World Plaza on Jnu. 17. Hana-san, CIR of Saga Prefecture Government International Affairs Division, introduced us to “New Year's traditions in Vancouver .”
The downtown fashion district is home to some of the best New Year’s Eve events in Vancouver with some amazing clubs hosting a variety of celebrations. There are also lots of other nightclubs and bars throughout the Vancouver area hosting a number of New Year’s Eve events for lots of options for all partygoers.
The public is invited to attend the annual City of Victoria New Year’s Day Levee at City Hall, hosted by members of Victoria City Council.
A Levee is a time-honored tradition that provides an opportunity for citizens and City representatives to exchange greetings and welcome in the New Year. The word levee is derived from the French verb "lever" which means to rise. French aristocrats used to receive guests in the morning after they had gotten up.
New Year’s Resolutions
More than 51% of Canadians make New Year's resolutions, but more than half of them – 52% – can't last more than a month.This year, Canadians want to floss more, eat fewer French fries, save the world, be a millionaire, be awesome, take a break from Facebook and twitter, etc.
Annual Polar Bear Swim (92nd)
Going for a polar bear swim on New Year’s Day is believed to bring good luck, peace, and prosperity to everyone.
The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club is one of the largest and oldest Polar Bear Club in the world.
There first swim was in 1920 with 10 swimmers. And there were 2, 246 swimmers in 2011. This is a free event!
The Korean Community in Vancouver
The Korean community is one of the top five visible-minority groups in B.C. A significant number of the over 50,000 British Columbians of Korean descent live in the Metro Vancouver, suburbs of Burnaby and Coquitlam.
2012 Nikkei Community New Year’s Party (Shinnen-kai)
Chinese New Year Parade
The mayor of Vancouver ( left )
The renowned Chinese New Year Parade returned in the Year of the Dragon on Sunday, January 29th, 2012.
This signature event of Vancouver's Chinatown featured lion dances, cultural dance troupes, marching bands, martial arts performances and much more.
Lunch time seminar in English is held on Tuesday from 12:15 to 13:00 at World Plaza. Next seminar will be held on Feb. 14, 28, Mar. 13, 27. If you attend the Seminar for the first time, please make a reservation in advance.
Saga Prefecture International Relations Association
Tel: 0952-25-7921
E-mail: info@spira.or.jp
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