Commonwealth Day 2005: Local COL events in Vancouver  

Two Commonwealth Day 2005 free-admission, public events took place in Vancouver, Canada:

Celebrating Commonwealth Day Sunday, March 13, 2005 - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral, Georgia and Burrard, Vancouver A festivity of music, words and food from around the world 2:30 Musical entertainment  |  3:00 Parade of flags Didgeridoo - jazz chamber choir - piper - multifaith observance - parade of flags - reception ALL ARE WELCOME - Bring family and friends Sponsored by the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Commonwealth of Learning Click on the image on the left to view PDF for more information (68 Kb Acrobat PDF download)

Commonwealth Day Gala Reception Monday, March 14, 2005 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. UBC Museum of Anthropology, 6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver Her Honour, The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia,      will read the Queen's Commonwealth Day Message Keynote speaker: Sir John Daniel, President and CEO, Commonwealth of Learning Performances by musicians and dancers from Commonwealth countries,      followed by a reception Business attire or national dress Sponsored by the Royal Commonwealth Society, the Commonwealth of Learning and the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Click on the image on the left to view PDF for more information (79 Kb Acrobat PDF download)

Both events are open to the public at no charge.