Out of the Darkness

Winter Lantern Procession

On the evening of February 18, Enderby Riverwalk was lit up with a procession of lanterns created for “Out of the Darkness” Lantern Procession and show. It was a welcome sight to look forward to in these dark days. There were many surprises along the way.

There were plenty of (free) opportunities to make a lantern:

In Enderby, Saturdays January 27th, February 10 and 17 from 1 to 4pm, at 514B Cliff Avenue (entrance just to the right of Enderby Library);

In Armstrong, Saturday February 3 and Sunday February 11 from noon to 3pm, at PV Blvd Coffee, 2510 Pleasant Valley Blvd;

In Salmon Arm, Sunday January 28th and February 4th from 1 to 4pm, at Salmon Arm Arts Centre (lower level entrance), 70 Hudson Ave. NE.

Lanterns were made by students at Shihaya, Grindrod, MV Beattie, AL Fortune and Heartwood Schools, at Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn Teaching Centre, and at Enderby Towers.

This year our celebration focused on Home. Folks made lanterns of their own homes, of their ideal homes, of a home designed for others, of a place that felt like at home. Large collaborations happened to make some local buildings in our community.

The event on February 18 started at 7 PM. We met near the Harvest Hut at the Maud Street Parking Lot, behind the Red Apple store.

Winter Lantern Procession

Coordinators/Lead Facilitators: Carolyn Uher, Jasmin Wright and Cathy Stubington

Facilitators: Mary Anne Domarchuk, Michelle Carriere, Joy Jubinvell

Musical Director: Christie Watson

Splatsin Drummer: Randy William

Musicians: Treebird, Cathryn Rankin, The Bell Group, Best Friend Review, Heather Harker

Choir Director: Angela Sommer (Angelkeys Music Studio)

Choirs: Bumblebees Choir, Fire and Ice Teen Choir, Harmonious Divas Ladies’ Choir

Parade Leader: Nanika Albricht

Skiers: Randy Schellenberg, Keith Richards, Carolyn Uher

Globe Turners: Aura Pearl,

Shadow Show Puppeteers: Maureen Robertson, Toshie Okada, Mary Anne Domarchuk

Fire Keepers: Doug Saba and James Burton

Lantern Assistants: Michelle Carriere, Deb Humphries, Sue Vignola, Elaine Spearing,

All Around Helper: Mark Uher

Lighting Specialist: Beverley Peacock

Workshop Space: Foxglove and Fir Enderby Shop, Salmon Arm Arts Centre, PL BLVD Coffee Armstrong

Thank you for community support from Twice But Nice Thrift Store, The Enderby Lions, and Backus Septic Services.

Thank you to BC Gaming and the Government of Canada for funding towards this project.

Thank you to all our lantern making participants and all the folks who joined us for this lovely event.