Join Kirin Rising 麒麟革命 on November 29 for a free all-ages workshop in Vancouver’s Chinatown to learn the traditional Hakka kirin (Chinese unicorn) dance.
Have you ever seen the Hakka kirin dance 客家舞麒麟? The kirin 麒麟 or Chinese unicorn is one of the four sacred animals in Chinese mythology alongside the dragon phoenix and turtle. Led by Hakka youth from Kirin Rising 麒麟革命 of Vancouver's Chinatown this is a rare opportunity to witness and participate in a kirin dance workshop to learn more about the centuries old tradition a deeply significant cultural symbol for the Hakka people 客家 ("guest family").
Despite the enduring historical oppression and genocidal violence towards the Hakka people particularly from the Cantonese in Guangdong’s Sze Yup 四邑 region where many in Vancouver Chinatown trace their roots the kirin dance continues to embody Hakka resilience and pride.
Come join us on Sat Nov 29 2025 at 3PM to 5PM at the Carnegie Community Centre Theatre for a fun and interactive workshop where you can learn the traditional Chinese unicorn Hakka kirin dance with the only active youth-led Hakka kirin Chinese unicorn dance team Kirin Rising 麒麟革命. All ages welcomed!
Event Venue
Carnegie Community Centre, 401 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T7, Canada
