The Niagara Parks Commission’s newest festival, Celebrate Cultures, is an international festival showcasing the tastes, sounds and experiences of countries from around the globe. This year, NPC is proud to showcase the nations of Argentina, Japan and China during the weeks of September 3rd to September 21st. These three nations have been chosen for the inaugural festival due to the fact that: Niagara Parks became involved in a Strategic Partnership Alliance with tourism representatives of Puerto Iguazú, Argentina in 2007. A similar agreement was reached with representatives from the Great Wall China in 2006, and this year marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada.
A variety of entertainment for Japan Week is planned, ranging from stilt walkers to a traditional Taiko ensemble and Martial Arts Show. Musicians who will be located throughout the park each day and perform at our three main venues: Maid of the Mist Marketplace, Queen Victoria Place and Table Rock. Niagara Parks will also feature special menus at our Edgewaters Tap & Grill and Elements on the Falls. 
Schedule of Events for Japan Week
Wednesday, September 10
11:00 am & 2:00 pm – Cultural Musicians at Maid of the Mist Marketplace. Sitar player & Didgeridoo/female vocalist
All day – Dinner specials featuring traditional Japanese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill. Click for Menu.
Thursday, September 11
11:00 am & 2:00 pm – Cultural Musicians at Maid of the Mist Marketplace. Sitar player & Didgeridoo/female vocalist
All day – Dinner specials featuring traditional Japanese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill. Click for Menu.
Friday, September 12
11:00 am & 2:00 pm – Cultural Musicians at Maid of the Mist Marketplace. Sitar player & Didgeridoo /female vocalist
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Stilt Walker at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
All day – Dinner specials featuring traditional Japanese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill. Click for Menu.
8:00 pm & 9:00 pm on the Illumination Stage – Traditional Japanese Martial Arts and Drumming Show.
Don’t miss this tremendous show featuring a traditional Taiko ensemble and Martial Arts Show. The tremendous Taiko team, whose members come from diverse musical backgrounds, combine thunderous, primal drumbeats with subtle, intricate rhythms, to produce a wide spectrum of sound. The spirited martial arts presentation showcases freestyle combinations of acrobatic arts. Moving quickly from amazing acrobatics to traditional martial arts to breathtaking stunt by whatever means necessary, the show is an amazing demonstration of strength, coordination, group dynamic and impeccable timing.
9:00 pm – Special Falls illumination in Japan’s country flag colours
10:00 pm – Special Falls fireworks to honour Japan
Saturday, September 13
11:00 am & 2:00 pm – Cultural Musicians at Maid of the Mist Marketplace. Sitar player & Didgeridoo/female vocalist
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Stilt Walker at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
All day – Dinner specials featuring traditional Japanese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and
Edgewaters Tap & Grill. Click for Menu.
Sunday, September 14
11:00 am & 2:00 pm – Cultural Musicians at Maid of the Mist Marketplace. Sitar player & Didgerido /female vocalist
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Stilt Walker at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
All day – Dinner specials featuring traditional Japanese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill. Click for Menu.
VENUE LOCATIONS: Queen Victoria Place (Corner of Murray St. & Niagara Pkwy) Maid of the Mist Marketplace (at the foot of Clifton Hill)
Elements on the Falls (Table Rock, next to the Falls) Edgewaters Tap & Grill (across the street from Table Rock)
Schedule of Events for China Week
Daily Wednesday to Sunday:
Taoist Tai Chi group demonstrations in front of Queen Victoria Place, 1 to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17
11:00 am & 2:00 pm - Cultural Musician at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Ping Wang is a master of the Chinese Bamboo Flute. Graduated from the Tian Jing Music Conservatory she has won many awards and accolades.
All day Dinner specials featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill
Thursday, September 18
11:00 am & 2:00 pm Cultural Musician at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Ping Wang is a master of the Chinese Bamboo Flute. Graduated from the Tian Jing Music Conservatory she has won many awards and accolades.
All day Dinner specials featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill
Friday, September 19
11:00 am & 2:00 pm Chinese Bamboo Flute at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Ping Wang is a master of the Chinese Bamboo Flute. Graduated from the Tian Jing Music Conservatory she has won many awards and accolades.
All day Dinner specials featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Traditional Chinese performance of dance and music
Don’t miss this spectacular display of dance and music featuring waist drums, fan drums and assorted traditional Chinese instruments presented by the Multi-Culture & Folk Arts Association of Canada along with the Ling Sun Dance Academy.
9:00 pm Special Falls illumination in China’s country flag colours
10:00 pm Special Falls fireworks to honour China
Saturday, September 20
11:00 am & 2:00 pm Chinese Bamboo Flute and Opera Singer at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Ping Wang is a master of the Chinese Bamboo Flute. Graduated from the Tian Jing Music Conservatory she has won many awards and accolades. Nan Lin graduated from Jiang Su Opera University and Nan Jing University with a double major in Opera and Journalism. She was an Anchor and Editor in Jiang Su TV before she immigrated to Toronto. She has performed in many award winning movies and Beijing Operas.
12:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Er-Hu & Dance at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Yuan Wang has loved Chinese Musical instruments since she was a child. She has performed not only in China, but also in Asia & Europe before she immigrated to Canada. She has won many first place awards in competitions including "2007 CPAP Summer Festival Talent Competition" and Bronze in CCETV "Dream Olympic Competition.”
1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Gu Zheng at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Wenxiao Kang began her music career at the age of 6 and remains the only person to have passed the highest level of Gu Zheng examinations from the Chinese Central Conservatory of Music with distinction.
All day Dinner specials featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Traditional Chinese performance of dance and music
Don’t miss this spectacular display of dance and music featuring waist drums, fan drums and assorted traditional Chinese instruments presented by the Multi-Culture & Folk Arts Association of Canada along with the Ling Sun Dance Academy.
Sunday, September 21
11:00 am & 2:00 pm Chinese Bamboo Flute and Opera Singer at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Ping Wang is a master of the Chinese Bamboo Flute. Graduated from the Tian Jing Music Conservatory she has won many awards and accolades. Nan Lin graduated from Jiang Su Opera University and Nan Jing University with a double major in Opera and Journalism. She was an Anchor and Editor in Jiang Su TV before she immigrated to Toronto. She has performed in many award winning movies and Beijing Operas.
12:00 pm & 3:00 pm Er-Hu & Dance at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Yuan Wang has loved Chinese Musical instruments since she was a child. She has performed not only in China, but also in Asia & Europe before she immigrated to Canada. She has won many first place awards in competitions including "2007 CPAP Summer Festival Talent Competition" and Bronze in CCETV "Dream Olympic Competition.”
1:00 pm & 4:00 pm Gu Zheng at Maid of the Mist Marketplace
Wenxiao Kang began her music career at the age of 6 and remains the only person to have passed the highest level of Gu Zheng examinations from the Chinese Central Conservatory of Music with distinction.
All day Dinner specials featuring traditional Chinese cuisine at Elements on the Falls and Edgewaters Tap & Grill
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Traditional Chinese performance of dance and music
Don’t miss this spectacular display of dance and music featuring waist drums, fan drums and assorted traditional Chinese instruments presented by the Multi-Culture & Folk Arts Association of Canada along with the Ling Sun Dance Academy.
