Raman Kang
Articles by Raman Kang

Hot chocolate, anyone?
February 3 2020 Local“I wanted to create something that wasn’t your regular coffee shop,” says chef Elena Krasnova, owner of Mon Paris Patisserie.
Krasnova’s shop will be participating in the Hot Chocolate …

The Shoplifters – play tackles social inequalities
January 6 2020 Culture“The Shoplifters is a comedy,” says Agnes Tong, an actor in the play. “There are underlying political themes but it’s not a social activism play.”
The play will be going on tour across the …

Elaine Woo and the imaginary bike ride
November 18 2019 CultureElaine Woo’s literary life has come full circle.
“When I was growing up, my family went to the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library every weekend to borrow new books,” says Woo, author.…

A bus tour with El Jaguar
October 7 2019 Culture Photo courtesy of Derek Flores
“We’re looking down at our phones so often that we rarely look up. This bus tour is a way …

A fresh take on two Noh plays
September 9 2019 CultureTwo Modern Noh Plays by Yukio Mishima is a duel production that features two separated plays directed by Kenneth Tynan and Kate …

On Japanese food culture and creations
July 8 2019 Cover StoryIt’s more than sushi! When Tonami van den Driesen moved to Vancouver from Japan in 2000, she quickly realized something was missing from her palate. The miso paste here in Vancouver didn’t quite…

A little bit of Ireland in Vancouver
June 24 2019 Culture Participants at this year’s North American Irish Dance Championship. | Photo courtesy of Deidre Penk O’Donnell
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Rewiring the conversation
April 22 2019 Culture Rewire examines negative stresses and solutions. | Photo by Emily Cooper
“It’s so important that people come to see this …

When magic comes to town
April 8 2019 Culture Photo by Emiliano Leyva
It’s a tale with a twist! Theatre professionals Amaranta Leyva and Kim Selody are working hard to …

Shamrocks & Shenanigans Improv, the Irish way
March 4 2019 CultureShamrocks and Shenanigans will celebrate Irish culture and traditions in the most hilarious way possible with green beer and lucky …