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44-856: The festival has been organized annually by the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association since 1976. At that time eleven communities united with the intent to display their cultures by offering traditional cuisine , entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts to visitors. In 2015, its 40th anniversary, the festival included more than 85 different cultures in over 60 pavilions, where people present their cultural roots and local and national communities . The tents feature food, entertainment, artwork and crafts, and clothing, and teach visitors about various cultures with displays including photos, paraphernalia , and stories. The Edmonton Heritage Festival, held annually in Edmonton's Hawrelak Park,

88-687: A yogurt base, with origins in Southeast Asia a coconut milk base, and in East Asia a stewed meat and vegetable base. South Asian cuisine and Southeast Asian cuisine are often characterized by their extensive use of spices and herbs native to the tropical regions of Asia. European cuisine (alternatively, "Western cuisine") include the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries . European cuisine includes non- indigenous cuisines of North America, Australasia , Oceania and Latin America as well. The term

132-460: A broader audience. In 2015, 85 different cultures were part of this display. During the 45 years of the festival, a number of forms of heritage presentation have commonly been used, with ethnic food preparation leading the way. Visitors also experience music and dance performances, and traditional clothes and costumes. Objects originating from different heritages or produced in traditional ways are also available. Other participants give visitors of

176-610: A multicultural concert with performers from several ethnic communities. In 1976 the Edmonton Heritage Festival took its current form. Eleven ethno-cultural communities displayed their cultures' traditional cuisine, entertainment, interpretive materials, and crafts in Mayfair Park (subsequently renamed William Hawrelak Park in 1982), where it has been held ever since. 20,000 people attended the festival in 1976. The festival has continued to expand and increase in popularity over

220-568: A region's cuisine. Dating back to the ancient spice trade, seasonings such as cinnamon , cassia , cardamom , ginger and turmeric were important items of commerce in the earliest evolution of trade, and India was a global market for this. Cinnamon and cassia found their way to the Middle East at least 4,000 years ago. Certain foods and food preparations are required or proscribed by the religiousness or sumptuary laws, such as Islamic dietary laws and Jewish dietary laws. Culinary culture exchange

264-499: A sampling of their unique cultural food and drinks. The organizers of the festival encourage visitors to donate to the local food bank . William Hawrelak Park offers no public parking (except bicycles ) during the festival, but is connected well to the City of Edmonton Transit through exclusive Park'n'Ride services. The park is open throughout the day between 5am and 11pm. Visitors are asked to leave their dogs at home. The attendance of

308-687: A year-round basis." In 1974 the Government of Alberta , acting through the Minister of Culture, Dr. Horst Schmid , declared the first Monday in August to be an annual holiday in order to recognize and celebrate the varied cultural heritage of Albertans. On June 6, 1974, the first Monday in August became " Heritage Day ", "a showcase for displaying Alberta’s cultural diversity." The first celebrations were held in Fort Edmonton Park in 1974 and 1975, and included

352-429: Is a major fundraiser for the food bank in the city of Edmonton. Nonperishable food and cash donations from visitors are collected on site. Donations between 1984 and 2013 measured over 1.4 million kilograms, with currently a yearly contribution of about 50,000 kilograms. The festival organization also asks visitors to donate unused food tickets, which are then converted into money. In 2014 this raised more than $ 50,000 for

396-416: Is a staple food, and is used in many different ways. In northern Europe, wheat, rye and fats of animal origin predominate, while in southern Europe olive oil is ubiquitous and rice is more prevalent. In Italy, the cuisine of the north, featuring butter and rice, stands in contrast to that of the south, with its wheat pasta and olive oil. In some parts of Greece, gyros is the staple, while in others this role

440-640: Is also an important factor for cuisine in many regions: Japan's first substantial and direct exposure to the West came with the arrival of European missionaries in the second half of the 16th century. At that time, the combination of Spanish and Portuguese game frying techniques with an East Asian method for cooking vegetables in oil, led to the development of tempura , the "popular Japanese dish in which seafood and many different types of vegetables are coated with batter and deep fried". Cuisine dates back to classical antiquity . As food began to require more planning, there

484-698: Is also the King in Right of Alberta. As a Commonwealth realm, the Canadian monarch is shared with 14 other independent countries within the Commonwealth of Nations . Within Canada, the monarch exercises power individually on behalf of the federal government , and the 10 provinces. The powers of the Crown are vested in the monarch and are exercised by the lieutenant governor. The advice of

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528-554: Is an approach to cooking and food presentation in French cuisine that was popularized in the 1960s by the food critics Henri Gault , who invented the phrase, and his colleagues André Gayot and Christian Millau in a new restaurant guide, the Gault-Millau , or Le Nouveau Guide . Molecular cuisine , is a modern style of cooking which takes advantage of many technical innovations from the scientific disciplines (molecular cooking). The term

572-742: Is common to most regional cuisines in Asia, different varieties are popular in the different regions: Basmati rice is popular in South Asia, Jasmine rice in Southeast Asia, and long-grain rice in China and short-grain rice in Japan and Korea. Curry is also a common ingredient found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia (notably Japanese curry ); however, they are not popular in West Asian and Central Asian cuisines. Those curry dishes with origins in South Asia usually have

616-429: Is filled by bread. Throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean, common ingredients include lamb , olive oil, lemons, peppers and rice. The vegetarianism practiced in much of India has made pulses (crops harvested solely for the dry seed) such as chickpeas and lentils as important as wheat or rice. From India to Indonesia, the extensive use of spices is characteristic; coconuts and seafood are also used throughout

660-658: Is mainly lacto-vegetarian (avoiding meat and eggs) due to sacred animal worship. Sikhism in Punjabi cuisine , Buddhism in East Asian cuisine , Christianity in European cuisine , Islam in Middle Eastern cuisine , and Judaism in Jewish and Israeli cuisine all exercise an influence on cuisine. Some factors that have an influence on a region's cuisine include the area's climate ,

704-632: Is reflected in the many different eating and drinking habits, dishes and preparation techniques of its manifold populations. Due to Asia's vast size and extremely diverse geography and demographics, Asian cuisines are many and varied, and include East Asian cuisine , South Asian cuisine , Southeast Asian cuisine , Central Asian cuisine and West Asian cuisine . Ingredients common to East Asia and Southeast Asia (due to overseas Chinese influence) include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy and tofu, with stir frying , steaming and deep frying being common cooking methods. While rice

748-604: Is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of Alberta . In modern Canadian use, the term Government of Alberta refers specifically to the executive—political ministers of the Crown (the Cabinet/Executive Council) who are appointed on the advice of the premier . Ministers direct the non-partisan civil service , who staff ministries and agencies to deliver government policies, programs, and services. The executive corporately brands itself as

792-405: Is the world's largest three day celebration of multiculturalism. During the August long weekend, tented pavilions representing up to 100 countries and cultures offer over showings of cultural dance and song at shared stages, folk arts and cultural displays in individual tents, home life vignettes, and cultural foods from up to 70 kitchens. The festival requires over 2,200 volunteers over the course of

836-754: Is used by East Asians to contrast with East Asian styles of cooking. When used in English, the term may refer more specifically to cuisine in ( Continental ) Europe; in this context, a synonym is Continental cuisine . Oceanian cuisines include Australian cuisine , New Zealand cuisine and cuisines from many other islands or island groups throughout Oceania. Australian cuisine consists of immigrant Anglo-Celtic derived cuisine, and Bushfood prepared and eaten by native Aboriginal Australian peoples, and various newer Asian influences. New Zealand cuisine also consists of European inspired dishes, such as Pavlova , and native Māori cuisine . Across Oceania, staples include

880-503: The Government of Alberta , or more formally, His Majesty's Government of Alberta ( French : Gouvernement de l’Alberta de Sa Majesté ). Alberta operates in the Westminster system of government. The political party or coalition that wins the largest number of seats in the legislature forms government, and the party's leader becomes premier of Alberta and ministers are selected by the premier. King  Charles III , as sovereign

924-596: The Kūmura and Taro , which was/is a staple from Papua New Guinea to the South Pacific. On most islands in the south pacific, fish are widely consumed because of the proximity to the ocean. The cuisines of the Americas are found across North and South America , and are based on the cuisines of the countries from which the immigrant people came from, primarily Europe. However, the traditional European cuisine has been adapted by

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968-657: The royal prerogative and granting royal assent . The executive power is vested in the Crown and exercised "in-Council", meaning on the advice of the Executive Council; conventionally, this is the Cabinet, which is chaired by the premier and comprises ministers of the Crown . The term Government of Alberta , or more formally, His Majesty's Government refers to the activities of the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council . The day-to-day operation and activities of

1012-539: The royal prerogative . As premiers hold office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the elected Legislative Assembly , they typically sit as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and lead the largest party or a coalition in the Assembly. Once sworn in, the premier holds office until either they resign or removed by the lieutenant governor after either a motion of no confidence or defeat in

1056-821: The "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association, the trade organization of the motor coach tour industry. The festival has also won several awards from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) over the years. Awarded annually as part of the Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition, the IFEA's Pinnacle Awards "recognize outstanding accomplishments and high quality creative, promotional, operational, and community outreach programs and materials produced by festivals and events around

1100-535: The French for 'style of cooking', as originally derived from Latin coquere , 'to cook'. A cuisine is partly determined by ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Regional ingredients are developed and commonly contribute to a regional or national cuisine, such as Japanese rice in Japanese cuisine . Religious food laws can also exercise an influence on cuisine, such as Indian cuisine and Hinduism that

1144-527: The Government of Alberta are performed by the provincial departments and agencies, staffed by the non-partisan public service, and directed by the elected government. The premier of Alberta is the primary minister of the Crown . The premier acts as the head of government for the province, chairs and selects the membership of the Cabinet , and advises the Crown on the exercise of executive power and much of

1188-585: The Heritage Amphitheatre. The Amphitheatre has been used since for thousands of events and activities, annual and perennial. Such events include Freewill Shakespeare, Symphony under the Sky, Edmonton Rockfest, Edmonton Blues Fest, private corporate events, weddings and countless others. The Association also developed and upgraded Hawrelak Park and its infrastructure including the creation of permanent pavilions, equipment for water and electrical hook-ups, upgrades to

1232-745: The addition of many local and native ingredients, and many of their techniques have been added to traditional foods as well. Native American cuisine is prepared by indigenous populations across the continent, and its influences can be seen on multi-ethnic Latin American cuisine. Many staple foods have been seen to be eaten across the continent, such as corn (maize), beans and potatoes have their own respective native origins. The regional cuisines are North American cuisine , Mexican cuisine , Central American cuisine , South American cuisine and Caribbean cuisine . Government of Alberta The Government of Alberta ( French : gouvernement de l'Alberta )

1276-575: The electrical systems and other improvements. This infrastructure is used by most of the festival and events that take part in the park including SilverSkate Festival, Paws in the Park, Edmonton Emergency Preparedness Days, Ice Castle and others. The Edmonton Heritage Festival Association is also a sponsor of other local cultural sites, events and groups like the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues 100th Anniversary Pavilion, CariWest, Say it Loud, event

1320-878: The end of the 17th century, greatly influencing Sichuan cuisine , which combines the original taste (with use of Sichuan pepper ) with the taste of newly introduced hot pepper and creates a unique mala ( 麻辣 ) flavor that's mouth-numbingly spicy and pungent. A global cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world, and can be categorized according to the common use of major foodstuffs, including grains, produce and cooking fats. Regional cuisines can vary based on availability and usage of specific ingredients, local cooking traditions and practices, as well as overall cultural differences. Such factors can be more-or-less uniform across wide swaths of territory, or vary intensely within individual regions. For example, in Central and North South America, corn (maize), both fresh and dried,

1364-646: The festival an insight into their origin places and historic development. Large printed photos and texts on display, and there are many points of interests such as video and multi-media presentations, re-enactments like the Welsh Revolt initiated by the St. David's Welsh ( Wales ) pavilion at Heritagefest 2015, and a special-edition magazine distributed by the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta. In 1986 The Edmonton Heritage Festival Association funded and built

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1408-525: The festival has increased from 20,000 people in 1976 to 85,000 in 1977, and reached 320,000 in 1982, a record that was matched or beaten by the approximately 320,000 to 340,000 attendees during the 2011 festival. The 2017 festival saw an estimated 498,000 visitors over the three days, with a record Sunday of an estimated 348,000. The 2023 event ran from August 5 to August 7. Heritagefest provides opportunities for local communities and their organizations to present individual ethnic roots, culture, and heritage to

1452-699: The following: In 2017, the Festival's Board of Directors initiated the Heritage Festival Youth Ambassadors program. Ambassadors are young adults, volunteering on behalf of their pavilions, who take part in a number of events as. Prior to 2016, the festival appointed a single "Prince" and "Princess", both chosen from the cultural associations that participated in the festival, to act as Honorary Ambassadors. The new Youth Ambassadors program allows for two or more youth from each pavilion, which allows all pavilions to take part. The "World's Longest Churro"

1496-589: The food bank. An additional $ 50,000 in monetary donations were raised. The Edmonton Heritage Festival Organization helps develop and upgrade Hawrelak Park and its infrastructure. The creation of pavilions, equipment of water and electrical hook-ups, upgrades to the electrical systems and other improvements are shared with other events featured in the park. The festival's official mission is "to promote public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for cultural diversity through an annual summer festival, as well as to provide educational events, programs, and/or projects on

1540-509: The premier and Executive Council is typically binding; the Constitution Act, 1867 requires executive power to be exercised only "by and with the Advice of the Executive Council". The lieutenant governor is appointed by the governor general , on the advice of the prime minister of Canada . Thus, it is typically the lieutenant governor whom the premier and ministers advise, exercising much of

1584-473: The region both as foodstuffs and as seasonings . African cuisines use a combination of locally available fruits, cereals and vegetables, as well as milk and meat products. In some parts of the continent, the traditional diet features a preponderance of milk, curd and whey products. In much of tropical Africa, however, cow's milk is rare and cannot be produced locally (owing to various diseases that affect livestock). The continent's diverse demographic makeup

1628-462: The three days and uses almost 300 tents spread over 60 hectares. Onsite attendance of the 2017 Heritage Festival was 480,000. The festival is a family-friendly, alcohol and tobacco free event. There is no admission charge to the site, nor is there admission to watch the up to 900 cultural folk music and dance shows on up to 50 shared stages. Admission to over 70 cultural displays is also free. Each county's set of display tents, known as Pavilions, offers

1672-599: The trade among different countries, religious or sumptuary laws and culinary culture exchange. For example, a tropical diet may be based more on fruits and vegetables, while a polar diet might rely more on meat and fish. The area's climate, in large measure, determines the native foods that are available. In addition, climate influences food preservation. For example, foods preserved for winter consumption by smoking , curing and pickling have remained significant in world cuisines for their altered gustatory properties. The trade among different countries also largely affects

1716-437: The world." Cuisine A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients , techniques and dishes , and usually associated with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation techniques, customs and ingredients combine to enable dishes unique to a region. Used in English since the late 18th century, the word cuisine—meaning manner or style of cooking—is borrowed from

1760-515: The years. In 1976, Schmid encouraged Edmonton's Commissioner of Public Affairs to appoint several volunteers from the city administration to help transform Heritage Day into the Heritage Festival. This led to the creation of the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association in December 1976. Attendance has increased from 20,000 people in 1976 to 85,000 in 1977, and reached 320,000 in 1982, a record that

1804-444: Was an emergence of meals that situated around culture. Cuisines evolve continually, and new cuisines are created by innovation and cultural interaction. One recent example is fusion cuisine , which combines elements of various culinary traditions while not being categorized per any one cuisine style, and generally refers to the innovations in many contemporary restaurant cuisines since the 1970s. Nouvelle cuisine ('New cuisine')

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1848-602: Was coined in 1999 by the French INRA chemist Hervé This because he wanted to distinguish it from the name Molecular gastronomy (a scientific activity) that was introduced by him and the late Oxford physicist Nicholas Kurti in 1988. It is also named as multi sensory cooking, modernist cuisine, culinary physics and experimental cuisine by some chefs. Besides, international trade brings new foodstuffs including ingredients to existing cuisines and leads to changes. The introduction of hot pepper to China from South America around

1892-440: Was matched or beaten by the approximately 320,000 to 340,000 visitors in 2011. The 2017 festival saw an estimated 498,000 visitors over the three days, with a record Sunday of an estimated 348,000. The festival selects a special theme phrase to lend a unique element each year. The theme serves to convey the festival's purpose and excitement as well as to encourage people to attend and join the festivities. Past themes have included

1936-480: Was produced during the 2000 festival. It was 77 m long and weighed 30 kg. Since 1987 a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony has taken place at the amphitheatre of William Hawrelak Park , the Heritage Amphitheatre . During the ceremony, new Canadians are sworn in. On average, approximately 50,000 kilograms of food is collected at each festival. In 1999, the Edmonton Heritage Festival was designated as one of

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