January is more than just the first month of the year when Canadians are working hard to accomplish New Year’s resolutions. It is also Tamil Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions that Canadians of Tamil descent have made to the growth and prosperity of Canada. January was chosen as the … Continue reading
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society, it gives me great pleasure to present our Annual Report. Since its inception, VAHMS has opened dialogues about equity, inclusion, diversity, and collaboration by inviting our diverse communities to come together and celebrate the many Pan-Asian heritages and cultures that enrich … Continue reading
In 2020 Interconnected went virtual and this year, our focus will be creating virtual spaces for Pan-Asian Canadian artists to showcase their art and stories. The project aims to build and develop an inclusive artist and gallery network that will support Pan Asian-Canadian Art in a lasting and meaningful way, and we’re starting one artist … Continue reading
As 2020 comes to a close, Vancouver artist Son of James returns with “2020 Get Lost” just in time to play this challenging year out. Band leader Shon Wong is joined by musicians Adam Richards (Vocals/Piano), Michelle Kwan (Cello/Guzheng), Jackie Nguyen (Vocals), Alan Ruiz (Bass), Eric Tsang (Sax), Gabriel Yorston (Congas), and Jason Overy (Drums). Continue reading
The Holiday Season is a joyous and happy time for all of us, and though this year does not resemble holidays past, we must continue to be kind to others and ourselves. I am immensely grateful for the hope that the vaccine offers to the world, knowing that the end of this challenging time is approaching. … Continue reading
Monday December 21st 6:00PM – 10:00PM PST On Monday December 21st you can join the Secret Lantern Society’s at-home solstice celebration with an interactive Lantern Dance Party, a virtual walk through the Labyrinth of Light, some dark tales of solstice past, live music, headdress making with plants, some astonishing astronomy, and you! Equinoxes and solstices … Continue reading
The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society is pleased to invite you to its 25th Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on Sunday, January 10th, 2021 at 5:00 pm PST via Zoom. Though we cannot gather in-person, we look forward to seeing all of our community members, partners, and guests come together to explore how … Continue reading
A Virtual Exhibition Exhibition The Origins of Our Souls – Art by Pepe Hidalgo and Guo Yan showcases twenty five medium to large scale acrylic paintings by artist Pepe Hidalgo, a renowned Spanish artist living in Delta, BC; thirteen large-scale oil paintings by Chinese-Canadian artist Guo Yan; and twenty five pairs of 8 x 10 … Continue reading
Fujima Sayū – Artistic Director of Vancouver’s TomoeArts – joins forces with Nishikawa Kayo, Artistic Director of Burnaby’s Satsuki-kai, dancers from both companies, and the Dance Centre for an illuminating online presentation of nihon buyoh, or Japanese classical and traditional dance. Ranging from theatrical kabuki to joyful folk-derived pieces and shin-buyoh or ‘new’ dances to … Continue reading
Next year marks VAHMS’ 25th consecutive year celebrating National Asian Heritage Month with the return of explorASIAN Festival in May! We want to share this momentous anniversary with you, our partners and collaborators, by including your Asian Heritage Month events in our 2021 Festival Program. To submit your events, please fill out the form through the … Continue reading