Echoes of Thunder
Feb
24
to Jun 22

Echoes of Thunder

  • University of Alberta Museums Gallery A, TELUS International Centre (map)
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Presented by University of Alberta Museums with objects from the Mactaggart Art Collection

In Chinese culture, the dragon is a mythical shapeshifter whose most common form is a composite of various animals. As a revered protector that remains obscured from human sight, the legend of the dragon is rooted in the sound and rain of thunderstorms and other weather events. Using select objects from the Mactaggart Art Collection, Echoes of Thunder: Unveiling the Mythical Chinese Dragon aims to illustrate the origin of the Chinese dragon and its importance and significance in Chinese culture.

DATES: February 24 to June 22, 2024

LOCATION: University of Alberta Museums Gallery A, TELUS International Centre
11104 87th Ave, U of A North Campus, Edmonton, AB

HOURS: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, *Closed Easter Weekend 

CONTACT: Phone: 780-492-5834

COST: Admission is free. (Donations are always welcome. We appreciate your support.)

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Echoes of Thunder Curator Tours (English and Mandarin)

Join Curator of the Mactaggart Art Collection, Isabel (Pi-Fen) Chueh, for a guided tour of Echoes of Thunder.

  • Last Thursday of the Month (Mandarin) - starting February 29 (March 28*, April 25, May 30, June 20)

  • Last Friday of the Month (English) - starting March 1 (March 22, April 26, May 31, June 21)

All tours run from 12:30 pm until 1:15 pm MST on a first-come-first-serve basis (maximum 15 guests). No RSVP required.

*Tour lead by gallery attendants 

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Lunar new year
Feb
10

Lunar new year

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Edmonton's historic Chinatown! The fun kicks off at Pacific Rim Mall at 11 am and continues at the Ukrainian Federation Hall at 12 pm with performances for all ages! Enjoy lion dances, fireworks, a dragon dance, a kung fu demonstration, cultural shows, and a visit from the money god who will give out 300 lucky red pockets on a first-come, first-served basis! The best part? It's free to attend! Don't miss this fantastic celebration!

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