Learn about a different culture this weekend as Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 downtown bustles with free events showcasing its art scene.

Culture Days is back for its fifth year in Kelowna and from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 you can join in for a variety of activities ranging from family friendly to professional workshops.

The nationwide movement started seven years ago.

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According to Kelowna Culture Days community animator Valaura Vedan, the goal of Kelowna Culture Days is to produce free events to connect the community with the local arts scene.

Some key events to look out for is the Nuit Blanche Friday, hosted by the French Cultural Centre. It includes a concert at 7 p.m. in Stuart Park and Night at the Museum, which takes participants on a tour of the Okanagan Heritage Museum at 10 p.m., said Vedan.

Saturday events are more family friendly and people can check out activities at the Kelowna Art Gallery and a living library at the Okanagan Regional Library.

For any one event, last year had between 40 to 100 people, said Vedan. 害羞草研究所淲e definitely want it to be a bustling thing.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 really hopeful people will come out because it takes a lot of effort for these organizations to put these events together and they害羞草研究所檙e free,害羞草研究所� said Vedan, adding it would be nice to have the community rallying behind these organizations.

A list of around 60 events can be found on the Kelowna Culture Days or by visiting and searching for 害羞草研究所淎ctivities Near Me害羞草研究所� to see all the happenings in the Central Okanagan. West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation are also participating this weekend.

carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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