Our explorASIAN 2016 Recognition Gala was extremely successful! Approximately three hundred guests gathered to enjoy delicious Japanese food, watch Pan-Asian performances, win prizes at our Silent Auction and Raffle, connect with friends, and celebrate the Japanese-Canadian community! Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our hard-working Directors, Advisors, staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters for making this event … Continue reading
PCHC’s “Family History with a Smartphone” workshop series is concluding! During this workshop series, we have reached out to community members with the desire to preserve the stories of their elders, family members, and loved ones, and have taught them new techniques on how to compose stories, film oral histories, and edit footage. We hope you … Continue reading
Second Annual Multicultural Festival – TOGETHER – Chinese, Korean, Japanese, South Asian and Polynesian Dances Venue: David Lam Hall, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver, 50 East Pender Street, B.C. Canada V6A 3V6 Date: May 28th, 2016 (Saturday) 3:00pm – 5:00pm Description: The Second Annual Multicultural Festival – TOGETHER is co-presented by Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater … Continue reading
Please note that the Taiwanese Children’s Folk Games Festival’s date has been changed to May 28th (instead of 21st). Details Taiwanese Children’s Folk Game Festival (hosted by the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society in partnership with explorASIAN 2016) Free admission 11:00am-4:00pm Between 72nd and 73rd on Selkirk St, Vancouver Description: Traditional Taiwanese Children’s Folk Games, Kid’s Activities, Handmade … Continue reading
To celebrate the 20th year of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and its theme, “Homecoming,” we are proud to host a kickoff fundraiser with an encore screening of last year’s popular festival hit, Canadian Feature Documentary The Roots Remain at Vancity Theatre on May 19, 2016. We are thrilled to be showcasing south east asian … Continue reading
Ventriloquial Investigations Venue: The Western Front, 303 E 8th Ave, Vancouver Date: May 21, 2016 Contact Email: 604 876 9343 on weekdays Description: Grotto: Ventriloquial Investigations is Michael O’Neill’s answer to the operatic works of Robert Ashley and the mysteries of Plato’s cave. A 40-minute musical theatre performance for speaker, ventriloquial puppet, Javanese gamelan and … Continue reading
Update for the GVJCCA’s “Legacy of Redress” event on May 14th. Two speakers have been confirmed: Special guest speaker: Elder Larry Grant, who is of mixed Chinese and Musqueam ancestry, will share his story, and speak about historical injustice and reconciliation. Guest speaker: Carolyn Nakagawa, a fourth generation Japanese Canadian, will talk about what redress … Continue reading
Event Title: Concert – Indian Classical Music Organization Host: Burnaby Public Library presents students of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. Venue: McGill Branch, Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St, Burnaby Date and Time: Sun May 15, 2-4 pm Contact: McGill Branch bpl@bpl.bc.ca Description: Celebrate Asian Heritage Month https://explorasian.org/ with a concert of Indian classical vocal music by … Continue reading
In addition to the “Japanese Canadians and the Labour Movement” and the GVJCCA’s “Legacy of Redress Forum” printed in our festival program,the GVJCCA is offering the additional events below: Honouring Our People: Breaking the Silence Book Launch at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks, Burnaby Saturday, June 4th, 2:00 pm On three days … Continue reading
June 1st, A Last Stand for Lelu, HAPA Society and Hapa-palooza, (7:00-8:30pm) Description: A Last Stand for Lelufilm screening with hapa environmental activists and sustainability advocates panel featuring Tamo Campos, Toby Barazzuol and Kai Nagata. Venue: VPL Central Branch – Alice MacKay Room Inquiries: info@hapapalooza.com Continue reading