Florence Hwang
Articles by Florence Hwang
Filling in the gaps in Chinese-Canadian history
October 5 2015 CulturePutting ink to an almost ignored part of 19th Century China, author Paul Yee’s latest novel, A Superior Man, tries to imagine the lives and mindsets of peasants trying to survive chaotic times. Yee…
Underwater project stirs interest in Chinatown history
September 21 2015 ArtA digital storytelling workshop, …
All Mixed Up: examining mixed children and unions
September 7 2015 CommunitySharon Chang says she embodies …
Guangzhou and Vancouver celebrate 30 years of sharing knowledge
August 24 2015 CommunityFrom left to right: Guangzhou Mayor Chen Jianhua, Vancouver Deputy Mayor Andrea Reimer and Vancouver Public Library chief librarian …
A little luck goes a long way: Chinese Canadian author reflects on career
July 6 2015 CultureBoy is it ever good to be lucky.That’s how Canadian writer Wayson Choy feels after passing each barrier put in front of him throughout life. Choy’s good luck streak doesn’t seem to be ending. …
Celebrating 30 Years of twinning for sister cities Vancouver and Guangzhou
June 22 2015 CommunityCopacetic relationships strengthen the bond both economically and culturally between countries, and June 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationships between Guangzhou and …
Two young rappers making a difference
June 8 2015 CultureKwantlen Polytechnic University students awarded Top 25 under 25 Awards
Even though Calvin Tiu and Rick Kumar of rap duo Big Love are no strangers to fame, they were still floored when they learned …
Communicating through textiles – one stitch at a time
May 25 2015 ArtLocal artists Shamina Senaratne and Christie Lim …
Capturing what lies beneath the surface
May 11 2015 ArtTo some extent, photographer Greg Girard is drawn to …
Identity through differences: mentoring youth
April 27 2015 ArtThe suffering caused by feeling like an outcast drives media artist Sammy Chien. To minimize this feeling for future generations, he keeps his fingers in many collaborative pots. Chien deals with the…