Asian Canadian history takes festival form
Children’s book author Paul Yee.
Vancouver’s Asian Canadian community will be hosting their annual literary event, …
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August 29 2016 Culture The Hakka people featured at TAIWANfest
An opportunity has risen in Vancouver to learn and experience the food and culture of the Hakka people of Taiwan. This year’s TAIWANfest (Sept. 3–5), alongside the Vancouver Taiwan Hakka …
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June 27 2016 Culture 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 … -
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
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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
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