Cultural Olympiad underway in Vancouver

While the 2010 Winter Olympics will be the main focus in Vancouver over the coming months, travellers have been informed that there will also be plenty of cultural events and activities on offer.

Tourism British Columbia revealed that the 2010 Cultural Olympiad, which got underway this month, will attract hundreds of renowned artists to the city on Canada's Pacific coast.

It is being held in conjunction with the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to celebrate and promote a variety of art forms in Vancouver.

Eileen Clarke, a spokeswoman for Tourism British Columbia, said: "The international showcase, held [from] January 22nd to March 21st, is hosting nearly 200 artistic events throughout the city, featuring visual art, music, dance, theatre, performance art and more.

"Some of the events are ticketed performances, while others invite the public to simply stop by."

The Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 12th to 28th this year, while the Paralympics will run from March 12th to 21st.

Flights to Vancouver are provided by Air Transat, United Airlines, Air Canada and other carriers.

Posted by Penny, 25 January 2010 15:27

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