The Cultural Olympiad got off to a strong start with a slew of art, dance and theatre events premiering in the city throughout the weekend.
Among the most notable of these showcases was Alberta Ballet’s The Fiddle and the Drum at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, French group Phoenix’s Friday night concert at the Orpheum, and Vancouver Art Gallery’s outdoor art installations.
In particular, the latter’s video display on the Robson Street façade and Michael Lin’s flowery mural on the Georgia Street Plaza created quite a stir.
“People really love it,” said Evelyn Abisror of VAG’s visitor services. “It’s been quite the conversation piece.”
Abisror added the exhibitions have attracted many more visitors than is usual over the weekend.
“Olympic fever is bringing in a lot of people,” she said.
Cultural Olympiad events run now until March 21st, and boast over 180 performances and showcases. Events will take place all over the Lower Mainland and up the Sea to Sky Corridor to Whistler.
