International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Since the pandemic started in 2020, violent and discriminatory hate crimes have increased and are shaking Vancouver communities, especially those identified as Asian. For years, racism and discrimination continue to divide us as a society, raising barriers against the harmonious development of our communities and becoming a serious threat for individuals. There is a need … Continue reading

Bird Tracks in the Air: Selected Poems of Wang Anshi: April 15
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Bird Tracks in the Air: Selected Poems of Wang Anshi: April 15

The Canadian Society for Asian Arts and explorASIAN are presenting an online launch of the publication: ‘Bird Tracks in the Air’ by Professors Jan Walls and Yvonne Walls, who have edited and translated poems of revered poet Wang Anshi. Illustrations by artist Liu Lingling enhance the poetry. Wang Anshi (1021-1086) has always been known as … Continue reading

Firehorse and Shadow
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Firehorse and Shadow

With Firehorse and Shadow contemporary dance artist Andrea Nann traces her matrilineal heritage in a new experiential interactive web performance that illuminates a collection of bold and inspiring experiences lived and felt by four generations of Chinese Canadian women growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Against the backdrop of gender inequality and anti-Chinese racism, Firehorse and Shadow combines elements of contemporary dance, shadow … Continue reading