Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival
mar 26, 2026Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival
Time
Location
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
Event Details
Discover the story behind one of Canada’s most influential Japanese Canadian cultural celebrations at Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival at the Nikkei National Museum
Event Details
Discover the story behind one of Canada’s most influential Japanese Canadian cultural celebrations at Return to Paueru Gai: 50 Years of Powell Street Festival at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. This retrospective exhibition explores how the Powell Street Festival has helped preserve Japanese Canadian culture, build community, and advance social justice since 1977. “Paueru Gai” is the Japanese pronunciation of Powell Street, Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood.
What’s Included
Curated by Emiko Morita, the exhibition features photographs, archival videos, and immersive installations that bring to life 50 years of art, activism, and community stories. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the festival’s roots and its continuing impact on Japanese Canadian identity and cultural expression. Learn more here.
Registration
Admission is by donation. No advance registration is required for general visits.
Location
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent
Dates and Times
March 26 to September 5, 2026
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Mondays and Canada Day
