Nurlaila Jamil
Articles by Nurlaila Jamil
The making of a cultural hub at the global stage
September 11 2017 VerbatimI am originally from Malaysia – a country that prides itself on being multicultural – but I spent the majority of my childhood abroad. I have always thought that my exposure to different …
The Japanese-Canadian Internment – 75 Years After
September 11 2017 CommunityHosted by the Vancouver Historical Society, The Japanese-Canadian Internment – 75 Years After will take place on Sept. 28 at the Museum of Vancouver. The talk will feature Japanese-Canadian …
Thai Festival: Celebrating culture and diplomacy
July 10 2017 CultureThe 4th Thai Festival will be held on July 22–23 at the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The festival is presented by the Royal Thai General-Consulate in Vancouver and features Thai live …
A home abroad: Latin American presence in B.C.
June 26 2017 CommunityRoots and Ties: 150 Years of Canadian and Latin History will be held on June 30. The event takes place at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island in conjunction with Carnaval del Sol’s Latin …
Kimonos: a gateway to Japanese culture
June 12 2017 ArtKimono Culture, an exhibit on the history and art of this Japanese textile, will run until Sept. 3, 2017 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby. A special talk by guest curator …