Where 9,000 Years of Music Meets Global Cultures — 4th World of Love Carnival

Timeless Flutes, Boundless Cultures

Presented by the North America Chinese Culture Promotion Society, the fourth edition of the Carnival will be held on October 5, 2025, at Richmond River Rock Show Theatre. With the theme “Voices from 9,000 Years Ago”, the event brings together diverse cultures to break down racial barriers and celebrate unity. Audiences will witness a rare performance of the Jiahu Bone Flute by Chinese intangible heritage master Yu Dongbo, creating an unprecedented cross-cultural exchange that bridges ancient traditions with modern expressio

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The Ancient Voice of Humanity

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

For the first time in Vancouver, audiences will witness the 9,000-year-old Jiahu Bone Flute, one of the world’s oldest musical instruments carved from the bones of cranes.

This rare performance will be led by Yu Dongbo, an official cultural heritage inheritor and one of the very few living musicians capable of bringing this ancient voice back to life.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Yu will join forces with Edgar Muenala, the renowned Vancouver-based pan flute virtuoso, and a local jazz ensemble. Together, they will create a cross-cultural fusion that bridges ancient Chinese wisdom with modern global expression.

Special Collaboration Features:

Witness an unprecedented fusion of music and culture at the World of Love Carnival, where ancient traditions meet modern creativity in a North American premiere.

Highlights of this groundbreaking performance:

Yu Dongbo on the 9,000-year-old Jiahu Bone Flute
Collaboration with Edgar Muenala, merging ancient Chinese and Andean music
Cross-cultural jazz fusion with Chris Couto, Sangito Bigelow, and Jay Esplana
A North American premiere of a transcendent, cross-cultural celebration
Experience music that bridges time, space, and civilizations

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📍 Venue: RiverRock Show Theatre, Richmond

🗓 Date: October 5, 2025

🕖 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Featured Performing Groups

Yu Dong Bo (于东波)

Jiahu Bone Flute Intangible Heritage Performer
Edgar Muenala

Pan Flute Virtuoso Inspired by Indigenous Ecuadorian Music
Vancouver Bagpiper

Bagpipe Artist from Vancouver
Colours of Dance Academy

Specializing in Traditional, Folk, Classical, Modern, and Minority Chinese Dance
Federico Fuoco

Italian-Canadian Singer and Community Advocate in Vancouver
Sudnya Dance Academy

Bharatanatyam Dance School
Padusi Bagak

West Sumatra Traditional Dance Group in Vancouver
Lorita Leung Dance Academy

Richmond-based Chinese Dance School Showcasing Classical and Contemporary Styles
Roots Peruvian Folk Dance

Traditional Peruvian Dance Group
Chung-Ang Korean Dance

Korean Traditional Dance Group
Coastal City Ballet

Vancouver-based Ballet Company Premiering Original Story Ballets and Classical Masterpieces
Romanian Treasure Group

Promote Romanian culture and traditions, folk music and popular costumes.