Canada’s interesting and exciting past as seen through the eyes of Richmond’s youth will be the focus of the annual Richmond Regional Heritage Fair on May 7.
Visitors to the fair at the Richmond Cultural Centre will be able to explore themes that range from prominent Canadians, such as Emily Carr and Alexander Graham Bell, to significant events like the Komagata Maru and historic places such as Barkerville.
More than 100 family-friendly projects will be on display at this year’s annual Richmond Regional Heritage Fair. The free, community-based celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is presented by the Richmond Museum Society.
Many of the projects offer an opportunity to stir curiosity and interest in Canada’s diverse history and heritage. These include returning favourites such as First Nations educator Roberta Price and her Medicine Pouch Teachings workshop along with new activities that include creating a silhouette painting of the Northern Lights and designing geometric good luck patterns inspired by the Indian art of rangoli. The day concludes with the presentation of special awards to outstanding Heritage Fair projects at the closing ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Performance Hall.
For more information on the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair, visit RichmondHeritageFair.blogspot.ca.
