In light of what has occurred over the last few weeks, the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society is reminded of the cost of war. Too often in history, conflict has displaced loved ones and destroyed lands, nations, and countries around the world, including the lands and nations we live upon. During these troubling times, we … Continue reading
explorASIAN and Story Money Impact are pleased to present a virtual screening of The World is Bright! When you register for this event, you will be emailed a link and password to the film which can be watched on your own time. There is also a scheduled discussion and Q&A on March 10th at 4pm … Continue reading
In his new exhibition “For the Land and Its Memories”, Edward Fu-Chen Juan is returning to his roots to advocate for the importance of environmental conservation in this contemporary time. Utilizing native plants of British Columbia for printmaking and papermaking, Edward Fu-Chen Juan’s work reflects a two-year exploration of the culture bridge between his Taiwanese … Continue reading
Registration is still open for the Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour’s upcoming Black History Month Event on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 from 6pm to 7:30 PM PST. The theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. Please join them for an evening of Black history shared by … Continue reading
Below, you will find the results of over a year of intensive advocacy work undertaken by the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the Racial Equity Screen Office and the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC BC YT NWT supported by National) regarding the outcome of a recent racial equity audit of the Knowledge Network. While the results of … Continue reading
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year either at home or in-person, then why not head over to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. They have so much on offer to celebrate the year of the Tiger, just take a look for yourself! FEBRUARY 5TH AND 6TH PLEASE NOTE: Our ability … Continue reading
This Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Tiger, and specifically, the Water Tiger. Though the pandemic continues to overshadow the occasion, with public festivities once again pared down or canceled in many cities, millions of families around the world will still be celebrating at home. One of the positives of the Water Tiger year … Continue reading
Artist Statement Minhwa is a Korean art form that I practice to express love to my children and to wish health, peace, stability, freedom, and happiness on others. Minhwa is a type of Korean art that was painted by common folk in the past. People painted to wish for fairness, dream, love, freedom, happiness, health, … Continue reading