Florence Hwang
Articles by Florence Hwang
Cantonese opera tells the tale of the Red Peony
April 13 2015 CultureWai Ling Ho, playing hero Man Hong. It is customary for woman to play male roles in Cantonese Opera. | Photo courtesy of Rosa …
Conference examines the role of mainstream and ethnic media
March 23 2015 CommunityThe role of the mainstream and ethnic media will be up for discussion at the 17th annual Metropolis Conference in Vancouver from March 26–28.
Organizers anticipate over 700 participants will …
Spreading worldwide literacy and gender equality
March 9 2015 InternationalInstead of the usual formal sit-down …
New exhibit provides thought-provoking take on the Cantonese language
February 23 2015 ArtIn 越界/粵界 (transgression/cantosphere), Hong Kong Exile (HKX), an interdisciplinary art company comprised of Natalie Tin Yin Gan, Milton Lim and Remy Siu, collaborates with linguist Zoe Lam and…
Bringing life to the Chinese cannery workers at Steveston chapter
February 9 2015 CultureThe Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site wants to revitalize a part of history with a 10-minute documentary.
Hardship and Hope: The Story of the Chinese Cannery Workers in Steveston is a …
Chinese language media tackle cultural sensitivities
January 26 2015 Cover StoryWhen terrorists attacked the Paris satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo and killed 12 …
Paying for secrets
January 12 2015 CultureEveryone has secrets, and some people have shared theirs anonymously through an online …
A stark tale at the VAFF
November 3 2014 CultureVancouver-based filmmaker Karen Lam’s works are often rooted in non-fiction , specifically criminal …
Pacific Rim Asian writers gather for a second year
October 6 2014 CultureIt’s the second year for LiterASIAN: A Festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian Writing. The organizers of the Vancouver Asian Writers’ Workshop will host the event from Oct. 9
to 12.
Although …
Student campaign targets gender killings
May 12 2014 CommunityGrade 12 students show off the merchandise they are selling to fundraise for GirlKind, an Abbotsford organization focused on raising …