For Immediate Release: Jim Wong-Chu – ICONIC ASIAN CANADIAN Exhibit
An exhibit that truly captures the continual impact of our Iconic Asian Canadian, Jim Wong-Chu. He was a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author, and poet.
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Laurier Institution Offers Tickets to School Children
The Philippines is a country with a deep and rich cultural history, and has been the top country of birth of immigrants in Canada, according to the 2016 Statistic Canada Census. Yet, how much do we know about the Philippines and its people, especially those who have emigrated to Canada and made their home here? … Continue reading
Kuliner – Taste of Indonesia
Bali is indelibly associated with beaches and sand and summer getaways, but what’s less well known is that the region also offers distinctive, delicious food — and a culinary tradition that goes back centuries. On May 22, we’d like to invite you to join us for the second installment of the Kuliner lunch series to … Continue reading
Artist Talk: Julia Nygra
Wednesday, May 22 | 7-8:30pmPort Moody Arts Centre 2425 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2B2 Free admission Join 2018-2019 Ceramic Artist in Residence, Julia Nygra, as she shares her PoMo Arts residency experience, artistic process, and insights into her solo exhibition, Tender Formation (on display at the Arts Centre May 2 -30, … Continue reading
“Just Breathe” Art Exhibition Opening
Opening Reception: May 4, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmExhibition: May 1 – 31, Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Celia is a Chinese-Canadian economist, artist, and writer. Celia improved her watercolour and calligraphy techniques with Master Yukman Lai and likes to paint whatever makes her feel at ease. British Columbia sceneries have given Celia plenty of … Continue reading
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
Spirit of India Spring Festival
MAY 111:00 pm – 4:00 pm There were so many highlights to the festival. The Sari wrapping demonstration made you feel you were being draped for a big celebration. It was an event that celebrates spring as a big family gathering, and most importantly, to witness the expertise and friendliness of women teaching other women … Continue reading
Embrace the Chicken (Book Launch)
Embrace the Chicken (Book Launch) Produced by VAHMS in partnership with VPL and Orca BooksThe event was very successful. Two classes of 20 students (4th to 7th grade) came to the event accompanied by 15 parents and 6 teachers 40 to 45 audience. The author gave writing tips for young writers, described her life in … Continue reading
Illumination of Light at City Hall to Celebrate the Asian Heritage Month 2019
Vancouver City Hall, one of our most iconic sites in Vancouver, was illuminated with red, on May 1st, 2019 to celebrate the starting day of Asian Heritage Month. It showcases our pride of being part of the diverse Canadian society that embraces the inclusion of the many Pan-Asian communities and their unique cultural heritage. Continue reading
Leticia Sanchez Speaking about the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month in 2019.
On April 25, 2019, the president of VAHMS Leticia Sanchez was interviewed by the radio host Alireza Ahmadian from the radio program Review. Please click here to listen the full interview. Continue reading
explorASIAN 2019 Opening Ceremony Photo Gallery
The opening ceremony for explorASIAN kicked off on April 27. Here are the photo galleries of the great event, photographed by Diones Lago. Continue reading
