YKLM Auctions and and Lipont Place are teaming up with local Vancouver artist Agent X (otherwise known as the Canadian Banksy) to host a charity auction benefiting the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation! Agent X has graciously donated ten Fine Art prints, including refined florals and colourful Pop Art works. The online auction will be … Continue reading
In the light of the current public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, we are faced with the difficult reality that many of the events planned in our communities during Asian Heritage Month will be postponed. While this will certainly have a tremendous impact on explorASIAN 2020, the team here at VAHMS is committed to doing everything … Continue reading
Dear VAHMS Guests, Partners, Collaborators, Volunteers, and General Public, In light of the current health concerns regarding COVID-19, City leaders have already proposed responsive programs and measures to protect the public. Among these important measures, there is the need to cancel or delay events and gatherings, as well as to keep distance when interacting with others … Continue reading
Dear Guests, As the global events concerning COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) unfold, I wanted to let you know that the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC (CCHSBC) Board of Directors is actively monitoring updates from our provincial and public health authorities closely. Your ongoing support and care for others and our communities is greatly appreciated during this … Continue reading
In commemoration of the third anniversary of Joe’s passing, we are pleased to invite you to an evening “Remembering Joe Wai,” on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden (Carrall Street entrance) one of Joe’s many architecture contributions to our city. Please join us as we celebrate Joe’s many “architectural … Continue reading
Glitter Technics is a sparkling night showcasing the work of emerging multidisciplinary LGBTQ2SI+ artists from a 13-week experiential creative empowerment workshop led by Mutya Macatumpag at the Pride in Arts Society’s SUM Gallery. Mediums that glitter at our December 4th gallery show include visual art, installation, movement performance, music, poetry, light/shadow art, video , silkscreen … Continue reading
World Traditional Performing Arts Festival, which celebrates its 3rd time this year, is performing various ethnic performing arts including Korean traditional arts, the First Nations performing group, Taiwanese Dance and Indonesian Dance. Communicating and understanding other cultures through sharing and experiencing each other’s unique culture is the purpose of this event. This year’s event will be … Continue reading
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 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
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
