For Immediate Release: Jim Wong-Chu – ICONIC ASIAN CANADIAN Exhibit
An exhibit that truly captures the continual impact of our Iconic Asian Canadian, Jim Wong-Chu. He was a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author, and poet.
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A BANQUET OF STORIES: Sharing Migration Stories Through Food
Celebrate Strathcona’s multicultural past and present through storytelling and food. Pacific Canada Heritage Centre Museum of Migration Society hosts an afternoon of diverse communities sharing family dishes and the migration stories they hold. Yes, there will be food sampling! In this “round-robin” style storytelling event, you will hear diverse migration stories inspired by family recipes, … Continue reading
Jim Wong-Chu Listening Event
Jim Wong-Chu is considered one of the first Asian-Canadian authors to give voice to Asian communities in times when support for Asian arts was difficult to obtain. He dedicated much of his time to compiling a literary anthology called Many-Mouthed Birds that showcased the richness of Asian-Canadian literature. The public is invited to a special listening event … Continue reading
KUROKO Presented by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
Presented by: Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre Date and Location: Nov 6-16, Historic Theatre (1895 Venables St)Tickets from $26 – tickets.thecultch.com OR box office – 604 251 1363 ABOUT KUROKO Hiroshi has only a year left to live. During that time, he must somehow get his daughter Maya to leave her bedroom, something that hasn’t happened … Continue reading
Allan CHO’s letter to Jim Wong-Chu
Here is a heartfelt letter written by Allan Cho, the executive director of the ACWW, to Jim Wong-Chu, at the opening of the Jim Wong-Chu exhibit at UBC on October 10, 2019. “Dear Jim, from Allan” October 10, 2019 Dear Jim, It’s been almost two years now since I’ve last written to you. I think … Continue reading
Facets: Jim Wong-Chu – ICONIC ASIAN CANADIAN Exhibit
The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society has partnered with the Emily Carr University of Art + Design and the University of British Columbia Rare Books Collection Library to organize an exhibition running from, Thursday, October 10, 2019, to Friday, November 15, 2019, showcasing the legacy of Jim Wong-Chu. Continue reading
We have a new Executive Director
September brings renewed energy to our VAHMS team. We are fortunate to have a diverse group of board members, advisors, and volunteers who have the skills and the desire to help us achieve our goals. Each year explorASIAN festival grows bigger and stronger thanks to all our VAHMS team, sponsors, partners, and donors. I’m delighted to share with you some exciting news. Paula LaBrie has joined VAHMS as our new … Continue reading
UBC Library’s Chung Collection is added to the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Canada Memory of the World Register
BC Library’s Chung Collection has been added to the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Canada Memory of the World Register in recognition of its historical value. Please click here to read the news on UBC Library website. The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection was donated to UBC Library by the Chung Family in 1999. … Continue reading
ARTIST EXHIBITION: CREATIONS OF AN ELASTIC MIND – SEPTEMBER 4 – 28, 2019
This exhibit showcases pieces of sudden inspiration or unusual choices of materials or some other feature that will make you stop and question their creation. Meet the Artist, Roxsane K. Tiernan on September 14th from 1pm to 3pm at 13530 – 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC. Click here to learn more about the artist or here … Continue reading
Remembering Jim Wong-Chu
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
Pan-Asian Recognition Awards Gala 2019 Photo Gallery
Please click here to view the photo gallery of the 2019 Pan-Asian Recognition Awards on June 07, 2019 in Vancouver. Continue reading
