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Seniors embraced Polynesian dancing at a cultural event hosted by the Cambie Community Centre last week.
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Seniors enjoy 'A Taste of the Tropics'
Published 10:39 PDT, Wed July 31, 2019
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
Richmond seniors got 'A Taste of the Tropics' while celebrating the rich culture of the Pacific islands Thursday.
Richmond seniors got 'A Taste of
the Tropics' while celebrating the rich culture of the Pacific islands Thursday, July 25.
Embracing the reality of the
community’s multiculturalism, Cambie Community Centre hosted an educational
performance that showcased the vibrancy of the Polynesian people.
“Their dances, costumes, customs
and narrative captivated everyone,” says Marie Murtagh, president of the East
Richmond Community Association. “The grand finale was the opportunity to get up
and have a hula dance lesson.”
Paul Latta and his Polynesian
Dancers headlined the event and put on an amazing performance.
Those attending learned about the
cultures and traditions of the many Polynesian Islands. This was done in an
informal and humorous way.
“The show was entertaining and
educational. It was fun. There was lots of humour and it was very welcoming.”
Murtagh says volunteers and
staff all came together to put on
the best event possible.
This event aligns with the new
event format of the board and program committee at East Richmond Community
Centre. They have decided to focus their energies on three distinct events,
each targeting a different demographic: youth, seniors and families. The new
perspective came just over two years ago when the board decided they needed “new
and fresh ideas.”
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