Xi Chen
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The show goes on for the Vancouver Turkish Film Festival
December 15 2020 Online SpecialFollowing in the footsteps of other film festivals that have moved online, the seventh annual Vancouver Turkish Film festival (VTFF) will run virtually this year from Dec. 16 to 21. It will showcase …

MENA Film Festival explores the many facets of the Middle East
November 23 2020 CultureShowcasing 23 films from 15 countries, the second edition of Vancouver’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Film Festival launched Nov. 20 virtually and runs till Nov. 27.
Arman Kazemi, of …

What’s your 20 in 2020?
November 2 2020 Culture Samuel Lee shot his movie without a script or crew. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival
Perhaps there is no…

Wire for flair: Korean historical fashion sculptures
October 19 2020 ArtElegant and intricate fashion wire sculptures inspired by the aesthetic styles from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty are currently on display at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA).
The newly acquired works, …

Preserving Chinese immigrant memories with art
October 5 2020 ArtMost Canadians are somewhat familiar with the history and the plight of the Indigenous people, however, few knew of the struggles of other ethnic groups who had to overcome significant obstacles in a…

When film festival meets streaming
September 21 2020 Cover StoryWhen Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) festival organizers planned for contingencies in the past, few had ever thought about the scenario of a global pandemic lasting months with no end…

Third Realm – an otherworldly Asian art experience
August 31 2020 Art Lu Yang, Still from Wrathful King Kong Core, 2011 | Photo courtesy of Lu Yang
An exciting collection of contemporary …

Mental health issues - COVID-19’s hidden wave
August 17 2020 Cover StorySome of B.C.’s psychotherapists and counsellors are reporting an uptick in client requests in the last two months as prolonged COVID-19 outbreaks and the lockdown are taking a toll on people’s…

Red Phone: A safe and immersive theatre experience
July 6 2020 Culture The theatre company Boca del Lupo, blurs the line between audience and performer in their upcoming performance.
The ongoing …

New e-journal reimagines the post-COVID-19 future
June 22 2020 CommunityInterdisciplinary e-journal Ideas and Futures launched in May 2020 with the aim of provoking serious reflection on an uncertain post-COVID world.
Founding editors Sadia Abbas and Raza Ahmad Rumi …