Bessie Chow
Articles by Bessie Chow
Anti-racism champion defines Canadian identity
February 17 2014 Community
Charan Gill: cultural bridge engineer. | Photo courtesy of Charan Gill
In 1988, the Parliament of Canada passed the Canadian …
Local artist seeks to unite world cultures with Canadian jade
February 3 2014 Art
Brian Matheson talks about the 2014 world jade symposium. | Photo by Stephanie Lamy
Some people tell stories through words or…
The Source newspaper has a new website
February 3 2014 Media“The new website is a step forward in terms of usability and is compatible with new technologies such as variety of mobile devices,” says Saeed Dyanatkar, associate publisher (digital) for the …
Makeup designer plays part in opera storytelling
April 22 2013 Culture
Susanna Reinhart prepares for a performance with the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Society. – Photo by Bessie Chow
Carmen Garcia …
Vancouver boasts about the highest quality water in the world ...but does it deliver?
April 8 2013 International
Photo by Tom Ruftery, Flickr
Despite numerous reports on the quality of Vancouver’s tap water, George Chiang, 35, still …
Intercultural dialogue trending in ethnic media
March 4 2013 Culture
BCIT graduate Muyuki Furusawa says she feels welcomed by the local ethnic media. Photo courtesy of Miyuki Furusawa
It is time …
Experts reveal cultural dietary wisdom
January 7 2013 Cover Story
Photo by FotoSynth, Flickr
Russian-born Yana Ilinykh, 36, and India-UK immigrant Nina Lindley, 55, represent the …
Time keeping defines world view
December 10 2012 International
Maya calendar in Andres Quintana Roo, San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico. Photo by Xiaozhuli, Flickr
Hawaiian-born Reyn Nakamoto, …
Cultures struggle with the price tag of death
October 22 2012 Cover Story
Illustration by Rana Nikkholgh, www.ranazart.com
Mohammed Imraz Asin, funeral director for the British Columbia Muslim …
VIFF starts off autumn festival circuit
September 24 2012 Cover Story
Photo courtesy of Tom Radenz
Born and raised in Vancouver, filmmaker Mark Sawers loves laughter. Sawers, 46, is an …