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The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of The Source newspaper, our community’s own “beacon,” as our very first issue called it – a paper dedicated to reflecting, anchoring and connecting the myriad cultures of Vancouver. From the beginning, the paper has embraced the diversity that defines our city and proudly serves as a platform…
World Arabic Language Day returns on Dec. 18, commemorating the 1973 decision to make Arabic one of the official languages of the United Nations. For Nesrine Basheer, assistant professor of teaching at the University of British Columbia (UBC), the language is an incredibly diverse one, particularly within its dialects. “The dialect is the language people…
The impressions of a community frozen in time is what inspired Guy Taylor to research the historical Finnish Settlement in Richmond known as Finn Slough. Winner of Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s 2023/2024 Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize, Taylor’s report showcases how the community’s development is intertwined with major aspects of B.C.’s history – immigration, labour rights,…
Fire: Creation and Destruction, an evocative exhibition at the Italian Cultural Centre’s Il Museo Gallery, brings together the Sculptors’ Society of B.C. (SSBC) and six Indigenous artists to offer visitors a chance to reflect on fire’s significance in shaping landscapes, communities and traditions. It is a thought-provoking collaboration that casts an introspective look at the…
As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun! The BOLDERartists collective presents the exhibition It’s About Time – exploring the concept of aging and how time affects us – at the Silk Purse Gallery (Nov. 27–Dec. 21), in collaboration with the West Vancouver Community Arts Council. “An hour in a child’s life is…
As the year winds down, people look for signs of divine intervention to give them inner strength. Simbang Gabi, a nine-day (novena) series of Masses in honour of Mother Mary, is a cornerstone of the Filipino community’s celebration of Christmas. “[Simbang Gabi] encompasses everything the traditional Filipino [culture] is: religious, fun, community,” says Mike Guia,…
No chimneys here, but plenty of glögg, lussekatter, smorgasbord – and Disney. The Scandinavian Community Centre Society (SCCS) will host a diverse line-up of holiday events this month, including the long-standing Swedish tradition of Lucia (Dec. 14): which brings light, hope, and warmth to dark winter months. “It’s supposed to be a totally positive thing…
Recently appointed honorary consul for Kazakhstan in B.C., Darren Klinck, says that in addition to assisting Kazakh citizens and strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and B.C., part of his role is highlighting the rich culture of Kazakhstan and promoting cultural ties between the nations. Only the third of its kind in Canada, Kazakhstan opened the…
The holiday season has arrived, and 2024 is quickly drawing to a close. I hope this year has treated everyone well. Take time to enjoy the festive spirit and make some cherished memories with loved ones. Bundle up and explore some of the exciting events and shows happening this month. Wishing you all the best…
