This August, Vancouverites have an opportunity to experience the hula hoop, an exercising instrument that can be traced back to the days of antiquity, in unexpected ways. VIVA Vancouver and the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association present HULA!: a hula hoop playground, a temporary installation designed by architectural graduates Byron Chiang and Zhaleh Moulaei.
Working with the help of the structural engineering consulting firm, Bevan-Pritchard Man, they built a lightweight pavilion made with 200 hula hoops. The hula hoops are painstakingly arranged to create an inviting space. This free event brings together urban space and body, social interaction and excitement. Passersby are also encouraged to hoop or dance with one of the loose fruitful hoops on the ground.
The first event took place on August 3, 2013 on Granville Street, in front of Pacific Centre Mall. Three more events (August 10, August 17, and August 25) are also scheduled on the same location. All events will take place between 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Extra information and event updates are available from the following facebook page: on.fb.me/13YDaeA
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Organizers:
VIVA Vancouver
VIVA Vancouver started in 2010 as a City of Vancouver initiative to transform streets into vibrant public spaces. The event has been taking place in the downtown area. In the 2013 season the programming expands to several new communities across Vancouver.
The complete 2013 VIVA Vancouver program is available on this website: bit.ly/19KnfSw
VIVA Vancouver
VIVA Vancouver started in 2010 as a City of Vancouver initiative to transform streets into vibrant public spaces. The event has been taking place in the downtown area. In the 2013 season the programming expands to several new communities across Vancouver.
The complete 2013 VIVA Vancouver program is available on this website: bit.ly/19KnfSw
Sponsor:
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) has been the main sponsor of VIVA Vancouver since 2011. As the main sponsor of VIVA Vancouver, DVBIA is aware of the growing importance of the local cultural industry as well as its commitment to enhancing civic life in Vancouver.
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) has been the main sponsor of VIVA Vancouver since 2011. As the main sponsor of VIVA Vancouver, DVBIA is aware of the growing importance of the local cultural industry as well as its commitment to enhancing civic life in Vancouver.