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Dishonesty, dark humor, deadly consequences…The thin line between representation and exploitation is the theme explored in Rebecca F. Kuang’s latest book Yellowface.
Kuang, a …
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March 20 2023 Culture Festival du bois offers Brazilian sounds and Cuban rhythms
Francophonie, folk music and fun returns once again to Coquitlam’s Mackin Park with the 34th annual Festival du Bois, along with a healthy dose of music from around the world.
The Festival, Mar…
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November 21 2022 Culture “The Charming Taste of Europe” supports European Film Festival in Canada
The EU-funded promotional campaign “The Charming Taste of Europe” once again sponsors the European Film Festival in Canada.The Charming Taste of Europe is a promotional campaign that introduces …
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September 5 2022 Culture A dragon in Vancouver
Photo courtesy of Fire Dragon Festival
The Fire Dragon Festival returns Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Chinatown, which will be magnificently decorated for the occasion, in order to welcome …
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July 4 2022 Culture Imaginarium - Creating a magical space for storytellers
“The world needs good storytelling because we have huge crises created by humans. That means we’ve been telling bad stories and we need the ones that call us to a better place,” says Sirish …
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February 21 2022 Culture Seeing through adversity
Photo courtesy of the City of Surrey
With humour, wit and a talent for storytelling, Canadian multidisciplinary artist Stéphanie Morin-Robert highlights her struggles of growing up with a …
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November 22 2021 Culture “The Charming Taste of Europe” to participate in the European Film Festival in Canada
The EU-funded promotional campaign “The Charming Taste of Europe” will have a central role as Major Sponsor in the European Film Festival in Canada.
November 2021 – In an effort to support …
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September 20 2021 Culture Alyssa Amarshi: Her Tribal Roots
An Ambassador for the 2021 B.C. Culture Days, Alyssa Amarshi is an artist, creative director and activist for inclusivity in the arts. Through her collective, Her Tribal Roots, Amarshi is …
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August 30 2021 Culture Ed Hill – asking the right questions through comedy
“What comedy brings is the ability to ask the right question. I don’t have the answers, I just have the stories, but I think people will find the answers through these stories,” says comedian …
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August 16 2021 Culture Queer craving: a cinema of challenging narratives and stereotypes at VQFF
Photo courtesy of VQFF
Anoushka Ratnarajah, artistic director of the 33rd Annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival, indicates that this year’s event can be a special place for learning and growth …