Why Edmonton Togather Chinatown Arts Festival

Togather is a loose translation of the Chinese saying “不见不散 (Bùjiàn bùsàn). It means “Don’t leave until we meet.”

Started in 2024, the Togather Chinatown Arts Festival is a celebration of art, community and the Lunar New Year in Chinatown. Local artists and micro businesses come together to hold space for multiculturalism, inclusion, collaboration, and sharing through the arts.

The 2025 Togather Chinatown Arts Festival runs February 1-2 and is free to attend.

A customer approaching Emily Chu's kiosk featuring her prints of her artwork

Hear from artist and event organizer Emily Chu, and take a look at the market, performers and family-friendly activities at the 2024 Togather Festival.

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