ONE FESTIVAL, MANY NEIGHBOURHOODS

A partnership with the Secret Lantern Society, Granville Island, Granville Island Theatre District and False Creek Community Centre.



The winter solstice marks the longest, darkest night of the year. This dance of sun and earth has inspired celebrations of the human spirit throughout the ages, and our own Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the night with lanterns, fire, singing, dancing, music, storytelling, and the gorgeous Labyrinth of Light.



LANTERNS

Purchase a Lantern for $15, or make your own in one of the workshops taking place from Dec. 8 - 21 at various locations: https://www.secretlantern.org/overview/



PROCESSIONS 6:00PM

1 Granville Island Triangle Square

◦ 5:00 - 6:30pm - Lantern sales

◦ 5:30 - 6:00pm - Vancouver Morris Men

◦ 6:00 - 6:20pm - The Carnival Band leads the procession to festival activities.

2 Leg-In-Boot Square - 6:00 PM - Follow the drums of Smash along the seawall en route to Granville Island

3 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - 6:00 PM - The drums of Kathara lead the procession to Granville Island



These 3 processions converge at the Water Park on Granville Island and are greeted at 6:30pm by the traditional torch-lit Wassail, Song Of Welcome by The Vancouver Morris Men. Participants may then proceed to either of the indoor venues outlined below for performances, workshops and festivities:



***FALSE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE***

1318 Cartwright St.

www.falsecreekcc.ca



***PERFORMANCE WORKS***

1218 Cartwright St.

www.performanceworks.ca



LABYRINTH OF LIGHT 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM



The labyrinth has long been used for meditation, prayer and sites of ritual in various cultures around the world. Created with over 600 pure beeswax candles, the winter solstice labyrinth invites you to warm yourself in a self-guided ceremony intended to help release old attachments and envision new possibilities as the darkest night of the year births a new season. Beautiful crystal bowl toning by Christine Paton.



TIMED TICKETS

To ensure a space in the Labyrinth and to minimize wait times, it is strongly recommended that you purchase your TIMED TICKET online. https://www.secretlantern.org/labyrinth-of-light



Please arrive at the labyrinth 15 minutes before your scheduled time slot.



ONLINE TICKET SALES



$9 - Children under 13 FREE. Please visit on-site box office for complimentary tickets for eligible children. Advance online ticket sales end Dec 20, midnight. Ticket purchases are non-refundable. All sales are final.



TICKETS AT THE DOOR



$9 - Tickets are available at the door from 5:30 PM onward. Cash only. Children under 13 FREE.