Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in the world. This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 12th and is the Year of the Ox. Many people think of China first when hearing Lunar New Year, but it is actually celebrated by many other Asian countries, regions and diaspora. Along with that … Continue reading →

Many people are leaving 2020 behind and hoping for a new year that is not characterized by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The year 2021, or the Year of the Ox according to the lunar calendar, may just bring about that. As the second animal of the zodiac, the ox denotes hard work, stability, and positivity. These characteristics … Continue reading →

Celia Leung was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada with her family in 1997. She loves painting, calligraphy, and stone-seal engraving. She learnt these three forms of Art through the teaching of Mr. Yukman Lai from year 1998 to 2013. After the passing of her teacher and mentor, she continued to enjoy sharing her … Continue reading →

Jim Wong-Chu was not only a well-known Asian-Canadian historian, editor, author and poet, but also one of the founding members of the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society.  On February 24, 1999, Jim Wong-chu along with Winston Xin, Mishtu Banerjee, Grace Eiko Thompson, and Mo-Ling Chui officially created the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society as a … Continue reading →

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 →