Audrey Tung
Articles by Audrey Tung

Embracing cultural diversity with Vancouver’s international students
August 24 2015 Cover StoryFrom left to right: Daniel Mundeva, SFU Masters student; Felix Böck, PhD candidate at UBC; Yimei Li, Masters student at UBC. | Photo …

Greek festivities with Yannis Sahamis
June 22 2015 CultureBouzouki instrumentalist Yannis Sahamis will share his Greek heritage with audience members at the Vancouver Greek Summerfest, July 2–12.
At the event, which takes places at 4641 Boundary Road, …

Exploring new sounds at Vancouver’s summer music festivals
June 8 2015 Cover StoryThis summer, Vancouver’s music festivals present a unique opportunity for audiences to expand their …

A musical journey with Boris Sichon
May 11 2015 CultureFrom May 11–17, multi-instrumental performer Boris Sichon will be showcasing a selection from his eclectic collection of instruments from all over the world as part of the Jewish Community …

Brassy tunes from a faraway land
April 27 2015 CultureThe Balkan Brass band Orkestar Slivovica is an 8–12 piece ensemble that brings to Vancouver a colourful conflation of Eastern European musical traditions. On May 8–9 they will host and perform at…

Unearthing ancient ideas at Langara’s Philosophers’ Jam
January 12 2015 CommunityAt an upcoming Langara Philosophers’ Jam event, guest speaker Michael Griffin will be sharing his passion for ancient Greek philosophy and offering a chance to gain insights into the question: …

Fostering cultural awareness at Richmond’s Philosophers’ Café
November 17 2014 CommunityAn upcoming edition of Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Philosophers’ Café series will offer a chance to gain new insights into a common question: “What is Canadian identity?”
Led by Tony …

Bamboo: a sustainable alternative to the concrete jungle?
September 22 2014 EconomyStrong, fast-growing and widely distributed, bamboo is an attractive, yet underdeveloped material that could prove valuable to the construction industry, according to UBC researcher Felix Böck. …

Ethnic isolation in a multicultural framework
August 25 2014 ColumnsGrowing up in …

SDC Blue Ribbon Foundation: Spreading compassion for disabled youth
August 25 2014 CommunityEmpowering children with learning disabilities is the backbone ideal to the SDC Blue Ribbon Foundation – a youth driven non-profit organization that uses integrative programs and activities to …