"The Bard and the Guard. It was a morality quest brought to life by the actors allowing the players to play out the way they wanted the end of the quest to unfold." ~ participant

"Just a fun day out with friends. it was nice to have something unique to do together and explore the city a bit together." ~ participant

"Many others said they didn't know much about the Chinese Exclusion Act before and now they could [understand] the pain of the people during that time. Many more are looking forward to other shows alike in the future." ~ organizer

"The mural at 115 2nd Ave SE in Calgary's Chinatown is truly breathtaking! It adds so much color and energy to the neighborhood. I missed the unveiling during the TD Chinatown Street Festival, but I’ll definitely make a point to check it out next time I’m in the area. Thanks for sharing the location — sounds like a perfect spot for photos and to appreciate the local art scene." ~ Calgarian

“I attended the Ethnik Festival with my family, and it was such an enriching experience. My sisters participated in some of the activities, which not only sparked their creativity but also taught them about different cultures. This festival brought our community together in a way that was both educational and fun. We can’t wait for next year’s event!” ~ participant

“The community feel despite it being winter, a great excuse for people to blue away the winter blues, and most importantly the quality of the acts in such large numbers.” ~ participant

“People told us how they were moved on a deep level, stirring a thoughtfulness from the heart, and how their journeys were enriched by learning common values with Indigenous traditional wisdom. The raising of the large feathers gave a visceral memory of the event.” ~ organizer

“N!ght L!ght helped to change people’s perceptions of the neighbourhood and evoked a sense of belonging and pride in local residents.” ~ organizer

“Even at night, I felt safe, and the area was much more vibrant with so many nice shops and bars than I realized.” ~ participant

“The highlight of this project was watching the hundreds of families paint the car and contribute to this wonderful community art piece in Greenview. The Carden will have a lasting impact on our BIA and the city, helping to placemake, beautify, create a bright, safe space and bring joy to people's hearts.” ~ organizer