Community Engagement Programs
Program Overview
We promote Japanese cultural exchange by participating in community events held in and around the city of Kelowna.
Participated Events
- Asian Heritage Month
- Kelowna Art Gallery Family Sundays
- Westbank Multiculturalism Day
- Kelowna Folkfest
- Kelowna Kasugai Sister City Association Japan Earthquake Benefit Concert & Cultural Exchange
- Kelowna Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
- Stories Around The World
- Mid Autumn Festival
- Spring Lantern Festival
What We Can Provide
- Dance Performance by Sui Ryu Ren: Awa Dance and Japanese Instrumental Band
- Japanese Craft (Origami, etc.)
- Japanese Calligraphy
- Japanese Food / Snack
- Japanese Story Time
- Japanese Cultural Display
If you are an event organizer who would like to collaborate with us, please contact us.
Sponsors
Special Thanks To
News & Events
Family Sunday at the Kelowna Art Gallery
On Sunday, May 10, Mother’s Day, KJLS participated in Family Sunday at the Kelowna Art Gallery. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we hosted a heart-themed craft...
2026 Asian Heritage Month (AHM)
Asian Heritage Month (AHM) is about to begin, bringing a wide range of cultural events to our community.Please refer to the schedule poster for a full list of...
Join Us at the OCCA Spring Lantern Festival
The OCCA (Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association) Spring Lantern Festival, celebrating Lunar New Year, will take place on Sunday, February 22. The event will...
All Programs
KJLS is always looking for new members.
KJLSはメンバー随時募集中です。

