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Title Culture and Social Cohesion: Telling our Stories - Sustaining our Culture Day / Time Thursday, June 22nd / 13:30 - 15:30 Room Ballroom B Event Description Culture as an Instrument of Social Harmony, Cohesion and Economic Vitality We invite you to participate in this interactive Networking session where the intersection between individual creation and societal context will be explored and queried - a compelling journey that recognizes culture as an integral component of urban sustainability. Recent studies on the impact of arts and culture on communities have shown how these programs enrich the lives of those who participate and play a crucial role as a catalyst for economic prosperity, social health and national identity. In Greater Vancouver - the metropolitan host area of WUF3 - creators in every discipline from food to music to video games, architecture to dance to fashion have created a unique culture defined by its eclecticism. In a vibrant mix of short performances and presentations featuring a combination of international guest speakers and local cultural actors, this interactive Networking Event will immerse participants in the diverse culture of Greater Vancouver and fuse it with the international experiences of our guests. Session Language English French Speakers (information as provided by host organization)       Bill Richardson (broadcaster and writer); Professor Pier Luigi Sacco, University IUAV, Venice, Italy); Kutapira Youth Marimba Percussion Ensemble (high energy percussion music); Lorenz von Fersen (municipal cultural planner and festival organizer); Amy Newman (Arts coordinator for Surrey School District); Fiona Black (Director of Programming at Capilano College, North Vancouver); Sitara Thobani (Dancer - Indian and Hip Hop); Qiu Xia He and Andre Thibeault- Silk Road Duo (Chinese pipa (lute) player and Quebec born multi-instrumentalist); Elaine Briere (Photographer); Stephanie Robb and Bill Pechet (interdisciplinary design studio - Canada’s entry in the 2006 Venice Biennale); Joe Wai (Architect); Hajnalka Mandula (Fashion Designer); Greg Hook (Chocolate Arts Proprietor). Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Host Organization Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Host Organization Description The GVRD is a confederation of 21 municipal governments, including the City of Vancouver, and one electoral area committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in our region through the delivery of region-wide essential services. To achieve this purpose, the GVRD serves as a collective and collaborative decision-making body. The Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI) is our collective commitment to ensure that the long-term consequences of our actions support a sustainable future for Greater Vancouver complete with economic prosperity, community well-being, and environmental health. Website (Organizer and partners) www.gvrd.bc.ca

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