{"id":5846,"date":"2026-07-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouvercompetition.com\/?p=5846"},"modified":"2026-08-10T22:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T22:08:56","slug":"city-of-vancouver-proclaims-august-18-2026-as-vancouver-international-music-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vancouvercompetition.com\/zh\/2026\/07\/29\/city-of-vancouver-proclaims-august-18-2026-as-vancouver-international-music-day\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf1f City of Vancouver Proclaims August 18, 2026 as Vancouver International Music Day \ud83c\udf1f"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Historic Celebration of Music, Culture and Community in Vancouver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left to right: Coun. Sean Orr (back row), CIAMS members Kate Kim and Olivia Lin, Coun. Mike Klassen, Mayor Ken Sim, CIAMS president Lynn Liu, CIAMS member Ryan Zhang, Coun. Lenny Zhou, Coun. Lucy Maloney, and CIAMS member Eric Chan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Canada International Arts & Music Society (CIAMS) is honoured to announce that Mayor Ken Sim and the City of Vancouver have officially proclaimed August 18, 2026 as \u201cVancouver International Music Day.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This historic proclamation recognizes the important role that music plays in bringing people together, enriching our communities, inspiring young people, and strengthening Vancouver\u2019s vibrant cultural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proclamation is particularly meaningful as CIAMS celebrates its continued commitment to promoting music education, artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and opportunities for musicians of all ages and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in 2017, CIAMS has organized numerous international music initiatives and events in Vancouver, including the Vancouver International Music Competition (VIMC)<\/strong> and the Vancouver International Music Festival (VIMF)<\/strong>. Through competitions, masterclasses, concerts, and cultural exchange programs, CIAMS has welcomed talented musicians, educators, adjudicators, and music lovers from Vancouver and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proclamation of Vancouver International Music Day also comes during an exciting year for CIAMS. The 2026 Vancouver International Music Festival-Competition<\/strong> will take place from October 9\u201311, 2026<\/strong>, culminating in a Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Orpheum Theatre Vancouver<\/strong> on October 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Vancouver continues to grow as a diverse and dynamic cultural centre, CIAMS is proud to contribute to the city\u2019s artistic community and to celebrate the universal language of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIAMS extends its sincere gratitude to Mayor Ken Sim and the City of Vancouver for this meaningful recognition and for their support of music, arts, culture, and the next generation of musicians.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We invite our community, musicians, educators, families, and arts supporters to join us in celebrating Vancouver International Music Day on August 18, 2026<\/strong>\u2014and in recognizing the power of music to connect people and cultures across generations and borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Vancouver International Music Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada International Arts & Music Society (CIAMS)<\/em>
Vancouver, British Columbia<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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