Sampaguita Perspectives
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Sampaguita Perspectives

A Celebration of Filipino-Canadian Writers, VAHMS, Vancouver Public Library Join the Vancouver Filipino-Canadian Writers Collective for an evening of poetry, short stories, and monologues from the city’s best emerging writers of Filipino ancestry Venue: Montalbano Family Theatre, Vancouver Public Library Info: vfcwcollective@gmail.com, free admission Continue reading

The Pull of the Net: A Multicultural Celebration
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The Pull of the Net: A Multicultural Celebration

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society May 4, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Celebrate the multiculturalism of the Canada’s West Coast fishing industry, featuring performances, workshops, food tastings, demonstrations, and exhibits. Venue:  Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond Info: gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events Free Admission Continue reading

Book Launch: “A Woman in Between: Searching for Dr. Victoria Chung”
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Book Launch: “A Woman in Between: Searching for Dr. Victoria Chung”

Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden May 25, 3:00 pm Ten years in the making, “A Woman in Between” brings together the intriguing story of Dr. Victoria Chung, the first Asian Canadian to earn a medical degree in Canada. Meet authors Dr. John Price and Dr. Ningpu Yu! … Continue reading

VAFF Dim Sum After Dark
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VAFF Dim Sum After Dark

Vancouver Asian Film Festival Society May 31, 9:00 pm Celebrate Asian heritage Month with VAFF over late night dim sum and movie in this delectably novel event that will leave you drooling for more. Venue: Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant 1132 E Hastings St, Vancouver Info: vaff.org, info@vaff.org,http://www.vaff.org, FB, IG and Twitter: @vaffvancouver Continue reading

Sound of Dragon Ensemble meets Melody of China
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Sound of Dragon Ensemble meets Melody of China

Sound of Dragon Society May 30, 7:00 pm Vancouver’s Sound of Dragon Ensemble meets San Francisco’s Melody of China in the first collaboration between two professional cross-cultural ensembles of Chinese roots from across the border. Venue: Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave. Vancouver Info: soundofdragon.com, soundofdragon@gmail.com, (778) 881-7123 Admission: Regular $20, Students/Seniors/Children $15 Tickets can be purchased at sod2019.brownpapertickets.cominformation: https://soundofdragon.com/sound-of-dragon-ensemble-melody-of-china/ Continue reading