June 7, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Pan Asian performances, 10 course Chinese Dinner, silent auction, raffle and recognition awards for outstanding community leaders and organizations. Pink Pearl Restaurant, 1132 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
April 27, 10:00 am – Noon The start to Asian Heritage Month features speakers from the three levels of government, entertainment, recognition of VIP’s from various areas, refreshments and appreciation of sponsors. SFU Woodwards World Art Centre, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Jim Wong -Chu (1945- July-11-2017) was a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author, and poet. Born in Hong Kong, Jim Wong-Chu came to Canada in 1953. He attended the Vancouver School of Art (Emily Carr University of Art + Design) from 1975-1981, majoring in photography and design. From 1976-1981, Jim Wong-Chu was involved with the Vancouver … Continue reading
Report to the President and, in collaboration with the Board, develop an overall festival plan for management, program and resource development to implement the mission and vision of Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society. Please email covering letter and resume to Ken McAteer, Senior Advisor, kdmcateer@telus.net by July 26, 2019. Continue reading
Please click here to view the photo gallery of the 2019 Pan-Asian Recognition Awards on June 07, 2019 in Vancouver. Continue reading
There are 20 individuals and organizations nominated for the explorASIAN 2019 Pan Asian Recognition Award, and among them, Lan Tung, Lenore RS Lim and Indian Summer Arts Society are the winners. They are recognized for their outstanding contributions to cultural diversity in Vancouver. Lenore RS Lim is recognized for creating opportunities for visual and performing … Continue reading
The Philippines is a country with a deep and rich cultural history, and has been the top country of birth of immigrants in Canada, according to the 2016 Statistic Canada Census. Yet, how much do we know about the Philippines and its people, especially those who have emigrated to Canada and made their home here? … Continue reading
Bali is indelibly associated with beaches and sand and summer getaways, but what’s less well known is that the region also offers distinctive, delicious food — and a culinary tradition that goes back centuries. On May 22, we’d like to invite you to join us for the second installment of the Kuliner lunch series to … Continue reading
Wednesday, May 22 | 7-8:30pmPort Moody Arts Centre 2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2B2 Free admission Join 2018-2019 Ceramic Artist in Residence, Julia Nygra, as she shares her PoMo Arts residency experience, artistic process, and insights into her solo exhibition, Tender Formation (on display at the Arts Centre May 2 -30, … Continue reading
Opening Reception: May 4, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmExhibition: May 1 – 31, Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Celia is a Chinese-Canadian economist, artist, and writer. Celia improved her watercolour and calligraphy techniques with Master Yukman Lai and likes to paint whatever makes her feel at ease. British Columbia sceneries have given Celia plenty of … Continue reading
A Celebration of Filipino-Canadian Writers, VAHMS, Vancouver Public Library Join the Vancouver Filipino-Canadian Writers Collective for an evening of poetry, short stories, and monologues from the city’s best emerging writers of Filipino ancestry Venue: Montalbano Family Theatre, Vancouver Public Library Info: vfcwcollective@gmail.com, free admission Continue reading
MAY 111:00 pm – 4:00 pm There were so many highlights to the festival. The Sari wrapping demonstration made you feel you were being draped for a big celebration. It was an event that celebrates spring as a big family gathering, and most importantly, to witness the expertise and friendliness of women teaching other women … Continue reading
