The passion of flamenco with a touch of Taiwan
Bringing together a mix of Spanish culture with Tawiwanese dance, Flamenco de Formosa showcases an intergenerational story of cultural exchange detailing a mirrored love of flamenco dance between …
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July 8 2024 Local Passion and inspiration – building community stewardship at Burnaby Lake Regional Park
The City of Burnaby’s annual Environmental Awards were recently celebrated, recognizing individuals and associations that have had an environmental impact on their community. In the category of …
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July 8 2024 Community Flipping the picture: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. targets equity for all
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation supports immigrants by helping them receive opportunities to start their life in Canada. As a recent report from Statistics Canada shows, temporary foreign workers in …
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July 8 2024 Culture Vancouver Folk Music Festival - A life of art and a showcase of pan-African music
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and artist Dobet Gnahoré has had music and art coursing through her veins from the very beginning. After growing up in an artist’s village in Abidjan, …
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July 8 2024 Art I am my mother’s daughter - The resonance of relationships in art
Muslim South Asian Canadian artist Farheen Haq explores the intricate beauty of familial and cultural connections, intergenerational pain and the journey towards healing. Presented by The Reach …
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June 24 2024 Local The built environment: Designing out inequity
In challenging our use, accessibility and attachments to space and how to design equitably and with inclusivity, the Museum of Vancouver is inviting community members to participate in ResiStories: …
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June 24 2024 Community A day, or five, to celebrate Canada
As the month of June ends and the beginning of July approaches, there’s at least one cultural celebration on the horizon that most Canadians are familiar with, bringing along with it a host of …
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June 24 2024 Culture The Naadaleela Ensemble - The ‘new’ music of the Silk Road
The Naadaleela Ensemble will be pushing the boundaries of music at the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival.
“It’s all brand-new music that no one has ever made before,” says Naadaleela …
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June 24 2024 Art Colour, life, death and paradox at Indian Summer Festival
Indian Summer Festival returns again in 2024, holding host to a breadth of musical and artistic talent. While many of the most prominent artistic events include various musical acts, the festival …
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June 10 2024 Community Supporting LGBTQI+ refugees in finding their new homes
“Being a trans refugee and working with other trans refugees is something not to be taken for granted,” says Norma Lize, the communications manager of Rainbow Refugee, a local organization …