Vancouver Biennale wants everyone to have a laugh.
The non-profit is hosting Day of Laughter next Thursday, July 13 at Morton Park in English Bay.
The group celebrates art in public spaces and Day of Laughter is being organized to honour Chinese artist Yue Minjun, the man behind one of the city’s most iconic public art installations – A-maze-ing Laughter, which is made up of 14 giant smiling bronze men, all featuring Minjun’s smiling face.
The free public event will include Mayor Gregor Robertson officially proclaiming the Day of Laughter and a laughing yoga class.
This is Minjun’s first trip to Vancouver and this first visit to his sculpture in situ at English Bay.
“Throughout the day, we’d also like to share the laughter with people near and far,” the group said in a press release. “Strike a pose, take a silly photo, tell a joke, let us know what makes you laugh and why it’s important to you. Share with friends and family via social media. Tag us and we’ll share it too!”
Thursday’s event starts at 10 a.m. at Morton Park. The laughing yoga session starts at noon.
The event is sponsored by Vancouver Biennale, the West End Business Improvement Association and Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
For more information visit www.vancouverbiennale.com. The group can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VancouverBiennale, Twitter at @Van_Biennale and Instagram at @Van_Biennale, and is encouraging people to use the hashtags #VanBiennale and #VBDayofLaughter.
