Chinook Blast — Calgary’s comparatively new winter competition — will probably be returning subsequent month.
The fourth annual competition will run from Feb. 2 by Feb. 19, with Olympic Plaza being the hub for greater than 200 experiences which vary from arts and tradition, to sports activities and even business-type activites.
The competition covers three weekends, and Mayor Jyoti Gondek highlighted a few of the occasions taking place every weekend.
“Kicking off the primary weekend, is Calgary’s largest hack-a-thon, YYC Hacks, positioned at Bow Valley Faculty, hackers of all coding skills will probably be working to unravel the issue assertion: How can we use tech to make Calgary extra accessible to guests and newcomers?” she stated.
Coinciding with the Lunar New 12 months on the second weekend, the Asian Heritage Basis and it’s neighborhood companions are internet hosting the Think about Asian Evening Market, the mayor stated, including there’s a dragon dance and lantern parade on the night of Feb. 9.
The 4 Winds Indigenous Showcase and Market, the Asian Heritage Basis, and Market Collective, will all be returning to the Metropolis Corridor Atrium as properly.
“What I really like about going to those markets, is it’s an effective way to help our native artists and distributors,” Gondek stated.
Final yr, Chinook Blast generated about $13.5 million in financial exercise for town, with greater than 370,000 folks attending occasions.
To study extra about this yr’s competition at chinookblast.ca
