Taslim is a change maker that utilizes arts and culture as a vehicle to educate communities on the strengths of embracing diversity in all aspects of society. She is a multi disciplinary artist that uses various medias to explore the conversation of inclusivity and identity. She is known for her work in curating thought-provoking exhibitions … Continue reading →

The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society and the Museum of Anthropology at UBC brings together a diverse panel of Asian-Canadian performers and academics to explore, compare, and contrast various forms of Asian Musical theatre. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore these art forms with our creative panelists, who include: Yan Zhao – Qin … Continue reading →

Corona has been released on all major platforms worldwide At a time when the Coronavirus was starting to make headlines, fast thinking Canadian filmmaker Mostafa Keshvari was in an elevator reading the headlines when he conceived, then wrote and shot the first acclaimed feature film to address the Coronavirus pandemic and Xenophobia that comes with … Continue reading →

Event Background As dedicated to showcasing Asian culture, exploring Chinese artwork and music, and strengthening cultural exchanges between China and Canada, Poly Culture North America will organize a series of online events during the Asian Heritage Month, ending with a virtual concert on May 28. The events will entertain art lovers who are staying at … Continue reading →

To celebrate National Canadian Film Day in 2021, explorASIAN presented a virtual screening of Ali Kazimi’s 2004 film Continuous Journey. This inventive docudrama explores the exclusionary politics that kept the Indian passengers of the Komagata Maru sequestered at sea off the Port of Vancouver for over two months in 1914. To preface the film, explorASIAN … Continue reading →

Courtesy of the 45th Powell St. Festival, we would like to invite everyone across the country to learn the Paueru Mashup, a taiko flashmob work that encapsulates the festival! It’s a community dance that we can all learn and perform together one day! Learn the dance and videotape yourself, then we will edit everyone into … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to share the arrival of our 25th Anniversary Festival Program. We invite you to download, browse, and share the complete guide through the links above, where you will find 50+ Asian Heritage Month virtual events and exhibitions presented by our various community partners. We hope that you will be able to join … Continue reading →

Vancouver based photographer, Lulu Zyl, has been honing her skills in photography for the last several years. Originally a graphic designer, she added video animation to her skills, becoming a VJ doing live video for music performances. Lulu blended her photography skills with her twenty-four years of animation and graphics experience, bringing about a perfect … Continue reading →

Through the stories of success of two senior artists migrated from China and settled down in Vancouver, the core values of Canada are once again reaffirmed – respect for individual choice; an equal opportunity towards success; a place for nurturing of talents; a recognition of unity and harmony yet respect for diversity and acceptance.  Indeed, Canada … Continue reading →

Contribute until June 11 via Fundrazr $12,000 Goal: CLICK HERE TO DONATE “Now more than ever in the midst of a pandemic and visible anti-racism sentiment we are fostering and strengthening a sense of belonging as well as retaining pride in our Asian roots. So looking forward to our 25th anniversary celebration.” Jeff Chan, VAHMS … Continue reading →