Our 2020 festival program has arrived! You can find your own physical copy in this week’s edition of Vancouver is Awesome in news boxes all over the city. And don’t forget to head over to our Virtual explorASIAN page to find the latest updates on all of our virtual events. Continue reading →

Since 1996, the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society has dedicated itself to promoting the inclusion and social integration of Pan-Asian Canadian communities through its explorASIAN festival and programming. Every year, VAHMS honours three individuals, community organizations, or educational institutions representing Pan-Asian communities that have made significant contributions to this vision. And we need your help! … Continue reading →

Historic Joy Kogawa House is the childhood home of Canadian author Joy Kogawa. Now used as a site for author residencies and literary events, the house stands as a historical reminder of the internment experience of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War, and by extension, to the experiences of diverse cultural and ethnic groups within Canadian society. They … Continue reading →

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 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 →