Winter solstice: Asian traditions
A man making a lantern at a Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Workshop. | Photo by ItzaFineDay, Flickr
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October 7 2013 Culture Breaking down the colour spectrum: Documentary examines global prejudice based on skin colour
Photo courtesy of Sepia FilmsHue: A Matter of Colour, directed by Vic Sarin, is a poignant documentary that weaves the …
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August 5 2013 Culture Queer film festival celebrates 25 years
Queer film theatre-goers at last year’s festival. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Queer Film FestivalQueer stories come …
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May 6 2013 Culture Festival unifies roots and communities
A The New Westminster Quay during the 2012 DiverseCity Festival. | All photos courtesy of New Westminster Business Improvement …
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April 8 2013 Culture Thailand makes a splash with Songkran festival
Thais celebrate Songkran festival in Thailand – Photo by Austin SakchaiThis time of year brings about spring cleaning …
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April 8 2013 Culture Cultural Calendar
Flower blossoms at the Celebrate Spring Festival – Photo by Danielle Harms, FlickrSpringtime calls for some singing and …
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March 18 2013 Culture Vancouver jumps into Persian New Year
People celebrate Persian New Year by participating in a fire-jumping ritual. Photo by Bertil Videt, Flickr
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February 18 2013 Culture Jewish dance, theatre and music 13 years later
Marla Simcoff (far right) is part of a dance ensemble. Photo by Adele LewinCanada is home to the fourth largest Jewish …
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December 10 2012 Culture Lantern Festival lights up darkest night of the year
Mandala at the Roundhouse. Photo courtesy of Secret Lantern Society
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October 8 2012 Culture Canadian Films a Must-See at VIFF
Actor and producer Chad Willett talking to actor Scott Hylands for their film Becoming Redwood. Photo courtesy of Chad Willett…