Cumberland mayor Leslie Baird reminds the Comox Valley that Taiwanese lanterns will be on display in the Cumberland Recreation Hall Feb. 17 to 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening ceremonies Feb. 17. Free muffins, coffee and hot chocolate will be served.
Admission to the three-day event is by donation. Sponsors include CIBC, Trilogy Properties, the Village of Cumberland, the Asian Canadian Special Events Association, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Coast Realty Group, Comox Valley Distribution, Vancouver Island MusicFest, JET-FM 98.9 and Central Builders.
The lanterns for the fest originate in Taiwan and this year's theme will be the undersea world. A wonderful, fascinating and colourful experience awaits residents of all ages.
— Village of Cumberland