A look inside the Forbidden City at VAG
Portrait of Emperor Qianlong in ceremonial robe – Qing dynasty, Qianlong period Ink and colour on silk.| Photo courtesy of The Palace…
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November 3 2014 Culture The F. G. Bressani Awards foster Italian Canadian literature
Once again, literature with an Italian focus will be recognized at the 15th F. G. Bressani Awards ceremony. In the spirit of literary expression, the biennial literary prize was established to …
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November 3 2014 Culture A stark tale at the VAFF
Image by Bonni Reid.Vancouver-based filmmaker Karen Lam’s works are often rooted in non-fiction , specifically criminal …
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October 20 2014 Culture A haunting at the garden
From Oct. 21–31, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden will host a Halloween event where visitors have the chance to become part of a real-life mystery story.
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October 20 2014 Culture Makosso, the storytelling chameleon
Jean-Pierre Makosso, multi-lingual writer and poet from the Congo.| Photo courtesy of Jean-Pierre Makosso.From Oct. 21–26, …
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October 20 2014 Culture Dance and dialogue a marriage of Undivided Colours
Photo courtesy of Co. ERASGAUndivided Colours, a collection of performances by five international Asian artists, showcases …
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October 20 2014 Culture Puppetry festival at MOA exhibits a unique Taiwanese cultural practice
According to puppeteer Ying-yuan Shueh, the key point of appreciation about a Taiwanese puppet show is the exquisite technique | …
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October 20 2014 Art Plains Cree artist paints life in full colour
No story is black and white, especially not for Plains Cree artist George Littlechild. Known for his colourful paintings and distinct pop art style of portraiture, Littlechild’s newest work is on …
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October 6 2014 Culture Diwali by the Sea adds light to cultural consciousness in White Rock
On Oct. 18 along the White Rock waterfront pier, members from the Sanatan Cultural Society of British Columbia will host the city’s first annual Diwali by the Sea, a festival of light and culture. …
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October 6 2014 Culture Pacific Rim Asian writers gather for a second year
It’s the second year for LiterASIAN: A Festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian Writing. The organizers of the Vancouver Asian Writers’ Workshop will host the event from Oct. 9
to 12.Although …