The spirit of Carnaval returns to the city
Samba Fusion dancers. | Photo courtesy of Samba Fusion
Carnival is deeply rooted in Latin American culture. Originally, it …
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June 27 2016 Culture Music, photography, poetry and more
Musician, writer and performer Vivek Shraya will be at this year’s Indian Summer Festival as part of the ‘5 by 15’ panel on July 16, in which five people will speak on various subjects for 15 …
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April 4 2016 Culture Ancient harvest festival faces the modern age
Pall Singh-Beesla receiving an offering of Karah Parshad, a sacred pudding of the Sikh faith. | Photo by Danny KresnyakThe …
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March 21 2016 Culture Cherry blossoms – who, what, where
Photo by Mike, FlickrEvery year, the flowering cherry blossoms signify the arrival of spring, their beauty captivating …
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January 25 2016 Culture February marks Tibetan New Year with goal of positive thinking
Locals celebrating Tibet Fest 2013 in Vancouver. | Photo courtesy of Wandering EyeVancouver’s Tibetans will celebrate …
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January 25 2016 Culture Exploring new worlds through film
Stills from The Blue Jet. | Photos courtesy of Lawrence Le LamWhen Lawrence Le Lam heard the story of his father, Lami Lam,…
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January 11 2016 Culture A Scottish splash in B.C.
A wedding, Scottish style | Photo courtesy of Scottish Cultural CentreThere is a strong Scottish presence in British …
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December 7 2015 Community Audrey Siegl: an activist and a musician
Patience, endurance come naturally Audrey Siegl | Photo courtesy of COPEDecember 10 marks International Human Rights Day. …
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November 23 2015 Culture Vancouver Turkish Film Festival returns
The film Not So Far Away will open this year’s Vancouver Turkish Film Festival | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Turkish Film …
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October 18 2015 Culture Beyond the lights: spices of the Diwali Fest
Photo by Sara MarloweDiwali Fest, an annual South Asian arts and culture festival, is celebrating its 12th year in …