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Coastal Lunar Lanterns

To acknowledge that we are fortunate to be able to gather on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish People, these lanterns are created with the designs of Indigenous artists from the Stó:lō, Dené, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh nations in 2020 to celebrate one of the most important traditions in Asia - Lunar New Year.  Celebrate like no other - LunarFest, with support from Tourism Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre and Indigenous Tourism BC, is proud to present these lanterns that are truly unique to the City of Vancouver.

For complete information, please visit: lunarfest.org/coastal-lunar-lanterns/

Salish Sea - Thomas Cannell / Musqueam

This design is a Salish Seat motif featuring the teachings and culture of the artist's ancestors.  This contemporary iconography of the Pacific Northwest includes representations of Black Fish, Dog Fish, Eagles and Salmon.

Lone Wolf - John Velten / Dené

A lost lone wold who's been separated from its pack, calls out each night to communicate for others who may feel similar.  This piece is a reflection of some people's lives, who are abandoned, separated or forgotten and as the world keeps moving without them, they keep fighting for themselves.

Red Fawn - Carrielynn Victor / Sto:lo

The piece is a combination of Coast Salish design principles, from hand drawn or carved mediums and also from woven textile patterns.  The red fawn is representative of the medicine that a fawn offers, in its curiosity, exuberance of life, and its gentleness.

Protector of the Mountain - Zachary "SKOKAYLEM" George / Tsleil-Waututh

The face on top represents the artist's ancestors sending prayers out to cover the land and people.  The mountains are shaped like salmon heads because the snowmelt is the water they swim in and represents a strong connection in the artist's Salish culture.

Taken in: Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver / Coarl Harbour (show map)

Taken on: January 25, 2020

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