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SUMMARY:Experience A Day at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Experience a Day at the Farm is a fun and family friendly event that provides visitors with a peek into the daily life of a local farmer in B.C.’s Fraser River Delta.\nExperience A Day at the Farm at Westham Island Herb Farm nestled on British Columbia’s fertile Fraser River Estuary on September 06\, 2025. Learn first-hand the challenges and rewards of growing quality food and how our farmland supports local and global biodiversity. \nThe Fraser River Estuary is the main artery that feed biodiversity to the province’s coast. The largest estuary along the Pacific Coast of North America is home to over 400 species of vertebrates\, thousands of plant species and countless small invertbrates. \nIn the heart of the estuary is the the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary.   The sanctuary is an important ecological site to millions of birds\, fish and other wildlife. It serves as an international crossroad of bird migration routes from 20 countries and three continents. \nThe Fraser River is the largest salmon producer on the Pacific Coast of North America. \nVisitors can learn about soil health\, ecosystem services\, and the vital role farmers play as stewards of the land at the various interactive workshops and displays. Other activities include: \n\nLive country/folk music performance\nPotato dig\nPoulty in motion\nHay wagon rides\nDraft horse plowing\nCooking demonstration by Chef Trevor Randle\nJam and bread contests and more\n\nStart your fall with a harvest.  Pick your own pumpkins at the pumpkin patch.
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/experience-a-day-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:4690 Kirkland Rd.\, Delta\, BC V4K 3N2\, 4690 Kirkland Road\, Delta\, BC\, V4K 3N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food & Drink,Free
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SUMMARY:Butter Tart Festival - Savour Sweet Fun in Midland
DESCRIPTION:Butter Tart Festival celebrates 11th anniversary this June showcasing the best of Canada’s authentic pastry. Savour the sweetest day of the year in Midland\, Ontario.\nThe annual event is Canada’s original and largest butter tart festival. Butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert made with delicious flaky pie crust filled with butter\, brown sugar\, maple syrup\, and eggs. \nThe dessert is a cultural pride of many communities across Ontario\, Canadian Central and Maritime provinces. \nThe all-day event attracts about 60\,000 visitors annually. The festival features \n\nEgg Farmers of Ontario Butter Tart Contest.  It is opened to both professional and amateur/home bakers in the traditional and wild style categories\nOver 200 vendors including food trucks selling everything from butter tarts to unique\, hand-made items and more.\nFree family-friendly entertainment\, a kids zone\, free shuttles\, a butter tart trot (pre-registration is required) and much more!\n\nLove butter tarts? This is the place to sample butter tarts of all kind\, from plain\, raisin\, pecan\, walnut\, maple\, bacon\, coconut\, chocolate covered\, gluten-free\, vegan\, nut-free\, cheesecake\, pumpkin and more. \nRelated: Capirotada
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/butter-tart-festival-savour-sweet-fun-in-midland/
LOCATION:Midland Culture Centre\, Midland\, Ontario\, 333 King St.\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food,Free
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SUMMARY:Spot Prawn Festival Tempts Tastebuds with Fresh Pacific Catch
DESCRIPTION:Spot Prawn Festival brings the best of BC to your plate with delicious dishes\, live music\, family fun\, and more.\nGet ready for a seafood experience like no other at the Spot Prawn Festival!  This event promises to serve up the freshest Pacific spot prawns\, bringing the ocean’s finest directly to your plate.  Whether you’re a prawn enthusiast or a casual seafood lover\, you won’t want to miss this flavourful celebration. \nThe Spot Prawn Festival at the Fisherman’s Wharf by Granville Island lets you enjoy delicious spot prawn dishes.  From grilled to fried\, sautéed to seasoned\, there’s a dish for every taste.\nLocal chefs showcase their culinary skills\, creating mouthwatering recipes that highlight the rich\, natural flavours of Pacific spot prawns. \n\nChefs serving mouthwatering dishes at the Shrimp Festival! (Stephanie Yuen)\n\nBeyond the food\, the festival is a lively experience for all ages.  Enjoy live music\, vibrant stalls\, and fun activities for the whole family.  It’s not just a feast for your tastebuds\, but for all your senses. \nWhat makes the BC spot prawns so special?  The Pacific Ocean’s rich marine life produces prawns harvested in BC\, renowned for their freshness\, sweet flavor\, and firm texture. \nRelated: Tom Yum Goong: Spicy Thai Prawn Soup with Chili \nDid you know?  These spot prawns “have a 4-year life cycle and start as males then transition to females in their last year.” \nMost spot prawns are harvested from the waters between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.  The fresh catch is delivered straight from the ocean to local vendors\, ensuring each bite is as fresh as it gets.\nDon’t forget to pair your spot prawns with a refreshing drink from local breweries or enjoy a tasty seafood cocktail.  This festival offers the perfect setting to relax\, unwind\, and savour the tastes of the Pacific. \nThe Spot Prawn Festival is the ultimate destination for seafood lovers.  So\, gather your friends and family\, and experience the Pacific’s best prawns. \nYou’ll be going back for seconds!
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/spot-prawn-festival/
LOCATION:Granville Island\, 1661 Duranleau Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Food,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chef's Table Society of BC and Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association":MAILTO:info@chefstablesociety.com
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SUMMARY:The Canadian Tulip Festival: Celebrating 80 Years of Liberation
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Tulip Festival transforms Ottawa into one of the most picturesque destinations in Canada.\nThe Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates 80 Years of Liberation with the Canadian Army at Commissioners Park.  You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful event! \nFrom May 9th-19th\, 2025\, the Canadian Tulip Festival at Dow’s Lake will showcase over 300\,000 stunning tulips in every shape and colour. \nThe 73rd edition will honour Veterans of the Year with a special Central Band Parade and the lighting of the Canadian Remembrance Torch. \nHighlights at the Canadian Tulip Festival\n\n\nMovies in the Park:  Enjoy free showings of popular films daily at 11 a.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 7 p.m.\nBig Bug Boardwalk:  Walk through  a thousand tulips displayed under ultraviolet light\, and see the World’s only Blacklight Tulip!\nFree Self-Guided Walking Tour:  Explore different breeds of tulips and discover both the cultural and botanical significance of the festival.\nTulip Market:  Shop for tulip bulbs\, fresh-cut flowers\, and handcrafted merchandise made by local artisans.\nPlay Zone:  A space for kids and adults alike to unleash their creativity and have fun!\nFood Trucks:  Enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks and on-site concessions.\n\nDid you know tulips aren’t originally from the Netherlands?  They come from Central Asia and Türkiye and became famous during the Dutch Tulip Mania in the 1600s! \nTulips are flexible.  While most bloom in spring\, some bloom as early as late winter.  When cut\, they keep growing in your vase\, stretching toward the light and bending for maximum beauty! \nRelated: Camping: 5 Awesome Sites in BC and Alberta \nThink you’ve seen it all?  Think again!  Some tulips have frilly edges\, and others have stunning green streaks—like the viridiflora variety.  They’re the rock stars of the flower world! \nDon’t miss your chance to be a part of the Canadian Tulip Festival this year and enjoy the beauty of these amazing flowers! \nFor more details and a full list of events\, click here. \nPublished: May 02\, 2023 | Updated: January 31\, 2025
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/the-canadian-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Free
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SUMMARY:Flavours of Puglia returns to Vancouver on March 31
DESCRIPTION:Flavours of Puglia food fair and wine tasting returns to Vancouver after a three-year pandemic hiatus.  Taste the goodness of Italy’s gem. \nPuglia’s culinary palatte reflects the region’s diverse landscape\, history and culture. Discover Puglia: Where Imaginations Come Alive. \nFrom the hills to the ocean\, Puglia’s table is a “true triumph of Mediterranean flavours”. \nEnjoy the best of Puglia on March 31 at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver.  Admission is free. \nFlavours of Puglia (Sapori Di Puglia 2023)\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/flavours-of-puglia-vancouver/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food & Drink,Free
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SUMMARY:Destination Indonesia:  Enjoy the Best of Food\, Music\, Dance and More...
DESCRIPTION:Destination Indonesia: The annual festival is organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia in Vancouver. \n\nUpdated: September 05\, 2019\n \nDiscover Indonesian Cultures at the Indonesia Festival this September 21 at Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby\nThe cultural event is designed to enhance ties between Indonesia\, Canada and Vancouver’s international community. \nThe festival highlights the nation’s rich and colourful heritage through its delicious gastronomy\, performing arts\, and crafts. \nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\nWatch rhythmic dances from Central Java\, Bali\, Sulawesi and Kalimantan and enjoy rarely seen West Javanese music and dances\nSway to the classic sound of the Javanese Gamelan and Angklung music\nSavour authentic Indonesian food and drink\, from instant noodles\, tempeh\, peanut sauce to kolang-kaling (arenga fruit)\nSip some of the world’s most exquisite coffee from various Indonesia islands\nShop for unique Indonesian wood-carvings\, furniture\, apparels\, gifts and crafts including gorgeous batik and weavings\nWorkshops:  Angklung music and batik making.  Bring home your batik souvenir\n\nAngklung music is designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Indonesian Angklung is a musical instrument crafted by suspending two to four bamboo tubes in a bamboo frame\, bound with rattan cords. The tone resonate those of the American hand bells. \n\nIndonesian Angklung – a traditional bamboo musical instrument from West Java. (Nikao Media)\n\nDid You Know That INDONESIA Is The World’s \n\nLargest archipelago to form a single country\nSecond (2nd) most bio-diverse country\, after Brazil\nFourth (4th) most populous country\n\nThe country’s archipelago spans two oceans—the Pacific and the Indian. Of the 17\,508 to 18\,306 islands that formed the archipelago\, only 8\,844 have names\, and 922 are permanently inhabited. \nIndonesia is home to the Komodo Dragons\, the world’s largest living lizard. Explore this fascinating country at Destination Indonesia. \nLink\nIndonesia Travel
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/destination-indonesia/
LOCATION:Nikkei Centre\, 6688 South Oak Crescent\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5E 4M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food,Free,Others
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SUMMARY:European Christmas Market Coming to Vancouver's Historic Stanley Park Pavilion
DESCRIPTION:Eurofest BC Society brings the first European Christmas Market to Vancouver’s historic Stanley Park Pavilion on Saturday\, November 17 2018.\nThe cherished holiday event offers visitors an authentic European experience.  Meet the artisans\, enjoy delicious foods\, shop for unique arts and craft products you may not be able to find in the stores. \nHighlights include: \n\nContemporary music and cultural dance performances\nCultural exhibits\nChristmas marketplace\nFun activities for kids\n\nKick start your holiday season.  Bring along your families and friends to this FREE event. \nRelated: West Coast Christmas Show: Merry with a Load of Gifts and Inspirational Ideas \n 
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/european-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Stanley Park Pavilion\, 610 Pipeline Rd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="EuroFest BC Society":MAILTO:info@europeanfestival.ca
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SUMMARY:5th Thai Festival Returns This July 21 and 22 with More Delicious Food and Live Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Watch spectacular Thai Dancers perform at 5th Thai Festival in Vancouver. (Nikao Media) \n\nUpdated: July 20\, 2018 \n5th Thai Festival returns with more entertaining activities to wow visitors. Find out what’s cooking\, why you and your family should not miss out on this fun-filled weekend.\nGear up for a weekend of food\, fun and live entertainment at the 5th Thai Festival\, Western Canada’s largest Thai event taking place this July 21 and 22 at the Vancouver Art Gallery\, North Plaza. \nOrganized by the Royal Thai Consulate-General\, Vancouver\, the annual cultural festival showcases the nation’s rich and vibrant cultural heritage through its tasty gastronomy\, performing arts and crafts. \nThe free family-friendly festival also features traditional and contemporary fashions\, digital technology\, Thai boxing\, Thai massage and spa services plus plenty of prize draws. \nDiscover and taste delicious Thai fruits and dishes including Massaman Curry\, Tom Yum and Pad Thai at the 5th Thai Festival.  No food has been associated with Thailand more than Pad Thai – the country’s signature rice noodle dish. \nRelated: Simply Irresistible Thai Food \nChefs from Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon\, a popular Bangkok based culinary art school will demonstrate the art of fruit and vegetable carving and cooking modern Thai cuisine at the culinary tent. \nLearn how Eastern and Western ingredients are harmoniously blended into five Thai flavours: sour\, sweet\, salty\, bitter and spicy. \n\nSavour delicious Thai food at the food fair. (Nikao Media)\n\nTo add to the party atmosphere\, festival goers will be entertained to traditional and contemporary music and dance performances by local artists and bands. \nWith support from the Thailand Ministry of Culture\, Bangkok-based Phattayakul Thai Music and Drama School performers will be back this year with their vibrant and captivating dances. \nWhat’s New\nThe technology and fashion runaway are new feature areas.  Techies would want to test their skills on the latest Thai video games at the Innovation booth hosted by the Thai Game Software Industry Association. \nThai silk is one of the world’s most coveted fabrics. On Saturday\, July 21 models dressed in exquisite traditional Thai costumes will be parading the runway.  Vancouver artist and designer Terry Sasaki will be showcasing for the first time with his ready-to-wear cotton and silk collections on Sunday\, July 22. \n\n5thThai Festival\, Vancouver Poster. (Royal Thai Consulate-General\, Vancouver)\n\nMuay Thai or Thai boxing is a national combat sport that is becoming increasingly popular in the martial arts world. Watch how this sport is played out by experts from DCS Combat Sports and Fitness. \nMarketplace\nSavour delectable bite offers by Vancouver’s popular Thai restaurants including Salathai Thai\, Patsara Thai\, U & I Thai and Wow Thai Food. \nBrowse the many vendor stalls offering tasty products and shop for unique and beautifully made arts and crafts. \nVendors include Asia Market\, a local supplier of fresh vegetables and fruits from Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. \nThere is also Doi Chaang Coffee who markets award winning organic coffee grown in the hills of northeastern Thailand.  Best Brand Marketing\, popularly known for their King Island coconut water\, chips and syrup. \nSiamurai Apparel offers uniquely designed clothing to fit your simple and relaxing lifestyle.  Their tribal design apparels would embrace the eclectic rebel inside of you. \nOr simply\, relax and be pampered to an authentic and inexpensive Thai massage at Sabai Thai Spa. \nPlanning a trip to Thailand?\nThai Tourism Authority can assist you to discover the country’s amazing travel attractions including beautiful beaches\, historic sites\, fascinating wildlife at the Thai Tourism booth. \nFind out the fabulous shopping and food places that dots the country’s landscape. \nPRIZE GIVEAWAYS\n\nThai Airways Ticket for two to fly to Asia\nDelicious Silk Road Goodie Baskets\nVouchers to dine in Vancouver’s popular Thai Restaurants\, relax in Thai spas and more…\n\nFeature Area Activities  at a Glance\nCulinary\n\nDiscover and taste delicious Thai fruits and dishes including Massaman Curry\, Tom Yum and Pad Thai.\nLearn about modern Thai cuisine: how Eastern and Western ingredients are harmoniously blended into five Thai flavours: sour\, sweet\, salty\, bitter and spicy.\nSee skillful artisans carve stunning designs with fruits and vegetables.\n\nEntertainment Stage\nThe performance lineup includes: \n\nClassical Thai music\nContemporary Thai and mainstream music by local bands (new)\nCultural dances by Phattayakul Thai Music and Drama School\nPrize draws and more…\n\nFashion Runway (new)\nNot to miss are the fashion shows: \n\nSaturday\, July 21 – Traditional royal and everyday Thai costumes\nSunday\, July 22 – Cotton and silk apparel collection by Vancouver artist and designer Terry Sasaki\n\nInnovation (new)\n\nThai video game demonstrations hosted by the Thai Game Software Industry Association.\nExplore and play free video games\n\nArts and Crafts\n\nDemonstrations\nLearn how to make simple Thai crafts\nTraditional Thai musical instrumental presentation\n\nThai Boxing\n\nWatch live Muay Thai boxing by DCS Combat Sports and Fitness\n\nVendor Marketplace\n\nFood and beverage tasting: savour delicious bites sold by some of Vancouver’s renowned Thai restaurants\nShopping\nMassage and Spa services\nExpert advice on travel to Thailand\n\nBring your family and friends. Experience the flavours of Thailand at the 5th Thai Festival right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/5th-thai-festival/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food & Drink,Free,Others
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SUMMARY:Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:An annual fun and colour event celebrating the holiday tradition.(City of Milwaukie\, Oregon) \n\nKick start your holiday season.  Bundle up\, bring out your umbrellas and cameras for the fun and colourful Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration this December 3rd.\nThe Parade\nThe event will commence at 3:30 p.m. with a parade of decorated umbrellas through downtown Milwaukie and ending with the lighting of the tree at City Hall. Santa Claus will be waiting for kids at City Hall.  Spectators will be treated to cookies and hot cocoa while enjoying the thousands of dazzling lights that illuminate the city’s conifer. \nBest Decorated Umbrella Awards\nPut on your creative hat for a chance to win awards in three decorated umbrella categories\, namely: Most Creative\, Most Festive and Most “Milwaukie”.  Each category includes prizes for both adults and children.  Judging begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Adams Street Connector\, next to the Main St. light rail platform. \nMilwaukie – Dogwood City of the West\nA suburb of Portland\, the city of Milwaukie was named after Milwaukee in Wisconsin by Lot Whitcomb – the city founder and one of the early settlers in the Clackamas County. Nestled on the shores of the Willamette River\, Milwaukie was at one time reported to be home to the oldest and largest Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) tree in the world\, thus the nickname\, “Dogwood City of the West”.  The city boost the longest operating Sunday Farmers’ Market in Oregon.  \nBirthplace of Bing Cherries\nDid you know those sweet\, succulent\, dark-red Bing cherries we enjoy in the summer originated from Milwaukie? Bing is a cultivar of the wild cherry\, Prunus avium.  It was developed in 1875 by Oregon horticulturist Seth Lewelling and his Chinese orchard foreman\, Ah Bing\, for whom the variety is named after. \nTo celebrate the holiday tradition\, Bob’s Red Mill has donated cookies for everyone to enjoy.  A visit to the famous mill is a must on any Milwaukie itinerary.  Read Why Bob Moore\, the Founder gave away his multi-million dollar company to his employees.    \nFor a list of things to do before you travel\, Click Checklist.    \nAn easy way to get from Portland to Milwaukie is by train.  Trimet\, the Oregon mass transit authority recently launched the MAX Orange light rail service which connects Milwaukie to Portland City Center. The half hour rail ride allows visitors to also make stops at Portland State University and SE Portland.  More information on how to get to Milwaukie is available at the travel links listed below. \nLinks:\nTravel Oregon \nMt Hood Territory \nPhoto Credit:   City of Milwaukie\, Oregon
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/milwaukie-umbrella-and-parade-and-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Adams St. Connector to City Hall\, Downtown Milwaukie\, Milwaukie\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125643
CREATED:20161018T110557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T092550Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Malaysia Through Batik Art:  Expressions of Identities
DESCRIPTION:Batik Making at Noor Arfa Batik\, Trengganu (Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board) \n\nDiscover the beauty of Malaysia through Batik Art this October 30 through December 9th at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Vancouver. \n\nThe exhibition tells the story of the emergence of batik textiles in Malaysia\, how the traditional and design forms have evolved from the 1960s to the present day.  Batik is woven into the cultural identity of the Malaysian people. \nWhat is Batik?\nA resist dyeing process in which hot molten wax or rice paste is applied to the surface of fabric as a resist to dyes to form undyed areas of pattern. \nThis resist is removed by boiling\, melting or scraping after dyeing thus creating intricate patterns and designs. Amongst the popular batik are batik canting (hand drawn)\, batik cap (wax-stamping) and batik sutera saring (silk screen). \n\nBatik – A  quintessential piece of the Malaysian cultural identity. (Canadian Society for Asian Arts)\n\nMalaysia’s batik production has developed from the traditional method of using the block technique to that of using machines\, known as the Integrated Computer Aided Tint System (I.C.A.T.S)\, alongside the introduction of chemical colouring. Modern technology has enabled more efficient batik production of lasting quality\, and has turned batik into one of Malaysia’s more viable commercialized products. \nHistory of Batik in Malaysia\nThe development of batik in this country originated from the period of the Srivijaya kingdom in the 15th century. During the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin II\, the third Sultan of Terengganu\, a royal weaver named Minah Pelangi had produced the kain pelangi sometimes referred to as batik pelangi\, using the tie-dye method which is a non-wax-resist process influenced to some degree by the Indian trade textile\, the bandhana.  \nThis is followed by the patterned textile\, such as the Kedah Batik and Kotak Batik\, brought into the country by Indian traders. Both were the same cloth and shared the same technique of production\, that of using a wooden block as the printing tool. This wooden block is known as sarang bunga (floral nest) or sarang kayu berukir (engraved wooden nest).  \nToday\, batik is generally regarded as a symbol of national identity. Producers are conscious of the fact that Malaysians are better informed about batik\, appreciate good design\, quality\, colour combinations and the craftsmanship that distinguishes it\, as a truly handcrafted Made-In-Malaysia product. Batik Malaysia has evolved being a traditional folk art form to a contemporary batik textile and visual art.  \nAdmission is by Donation.   \nLink\nTravel Malaysia\nBatik Tour
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/discover-malaysia-through-batik-art-expressions-of-identities/
LOCATION:Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver\, 555 Columbia St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 4H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Free,Others
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125643
CREATED:20160612T085718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T082946Z
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SUMMARY:Flavours of Italy:  A Food and Wine Tasting Affair
DESCRIPTION:Farmer Flavio Gorni proudly showing his premium handmade jams from Liguria. (Nikao Media) \n\nPosted: June 12\, 2016   |   Updated: June 22\, 2016 \nLooking for authentic Italian bites and a sip of Italy? Join food and wine aficionado this June 23rd for Flavours of Italy at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. \nIn Italy\, eating is a family affair.  Italians take their food seriously.  Did you know that Italian cuisine is region-focused?  Flavours vary from north to south\, each offering their own specialties. \n\nItalian DOP certified products: Seborga Farm Jams\, Prosecco Sparkling Wines and Pasta from Stingi Organic Farms. (Nikao Media)\n\nWhat is Italian Food?\nUnlike French cuisine\, Italian food tastes lighter with more emphases placed on the ingredients rather than the cooking technique.  They emulate the Mediterranean style diet using simple\, natural ingredients like tomatoes\, garlic\, herbs\, artichokes\, dark greens and generous use of olive oil. \n\nSicilian “Volcanic” Pistachios\, the region’s “Green Gold”\, emerald-green in colour and intensely aromatic. (Nikao Media)\n\nDirect from Italy\nLearn more about Italian food at Flavours of Italy: food fair\, food and wine tasting.  Members of the Italian Farmers Confederation (CIA) from eight Italian regions will be showcasing their specialty foods – both sweet and savoury as well as delicious wines to tempt your taste buds. \nWhat’s Delicious?\nAll products showcased are DOP certified\, that means\, they have a guaranteed\, controlled designation of origin.  Below are some featured products. \n\nDelicious Red Wine Infused Cheese (Nikao Media)\n\nCalabria: Wines (featured for the first time in Vancouver)\, cheeses\, tasty dried tomatoes and legumes.  Taste the delicious wine and pepper infused cheeses. \nCampania and Toscana: Wines and olive oil.  \nFriuli-Venezia Giulia: Saffron and spices like cinnamon as well as wines and olive oil.  \n\nSaffron is a spice derived from the  Crocus sativus flower. (Nikao Media)\n\nVeneto: Prosecco\, an Italian sparkling wine from the Prosecco in northeast Italy. \nLiguria: Prized jams made from walnuts\, lemon\, peaches and different types of fruits grown along the Mediterranean coast. A must try is the Seborga Farm jams\, in particular\, the strawberry mint jam.  \n\nFlavours of Italy\, Vancouver – 2016 Program (Pugliese Association of BC)\n\nPuglia: The addictive Taralli\, a popular sweet\, savoury southern Italian pretzel-like breadstick.  Tasty and hardy Altumura bread\, a time-honoured Apulian artisan bread made with durum flour and baked in wood-fired oven.  Fig (fioroni) preserves and jam made with prized railway cherries (l’oro rosso – red gold variety) from Conversano.  \nOf course\, no Italian event is complete without entertainment.  The event will also feature an Italian pop and folk musical concert.  Admission is free.  Bring your family and friends along for an evening of fun and learning.   \n\nVito Bruno\, President of Pugliese Assoc. of BC and Antonio Dosi\, National VP\, Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori showcasing Italian Olive Oil. (Nikao Media)
URL:https://globaleat.net/event/flavours-of-italy/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Consumer,Food & Drink,Free
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