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The Heritage Vancouver Society today invites the public to an event
celebrating the architectural and cultural tradition of the Tiki / Polynesian lounge in
Vancouver. This unique event will be held on January 22, 2003 at the Waldorf Hotel.
The site of the event, the Waldorf Hotel, is now Vancouver’s last Tiki room. The lounge was constructed in 1955 and today features full-height palm trees, bamboo furniture and midnight blue domed ceilings with twinkling lights creating the illusion of the Pacific night sky. According to Donald Luxton, the keynote presenter of the event, “this lounge is an important historical landmark in Vancouver, representative of the post-World War
II era where palm trees and Mai Tais were all the rage.”
This evening will offer Vancouverites a rare glimpse at Vancouver’s last Tiki room,
which is not normally open to the public. Renowned Tiki expert Donald Luxton will
offer a riotous exploration of the Tiki movement, its place in our cultural history, and its ongoing revival. Stay around for drinks a socializing after the talk and tour. Scott Barrett, President of the Heritage Vancouver Society notes that “this event should attract those
interested not only in unique local architecture and history, but those curious about how people used to spend their Saturday nights, as well as others who just need an escape from the winter blues.”
Members $5, Non-members $10
The Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
7:00pm, Wednesday January 22, 2003
Tiki Talk at 7:30
For further information:
Scott Barrett, President
604.551.0613
http://www.heritagevancouver.org
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