The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society is especially grateful to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Vancouver for inviting VAHMS to its thematic cultural and creative economy promotional program named “A Quick Journey to Indonesia: Discover its Uniqueness.” The event showcased the rich and diverse culture of Indonesia, such as delicious cuisine, … Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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
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
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
Given the huge waves of immigration in the early 90’s and the new millenium, VAHMS saw the need to help promote immigrant artists as they struggled to adjust to their new country and still maintain their art-making. “Generation One” was created in 2009 to not only involve Asian immigrant artists who were born in Canada, … Continue reading