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Hasan Namir incites creativity in the New Year
January 6 2020 CulturePoets and authors will come together to share their works at the Vancouver Public Library, central branch on Jan. 22.
Hasan Namir, Jennica Harper, Chantal Gibson, and Alex Leslie will present their … -
A story told in images and a few words
January 6 2020 ArtThe Surrey Art Gallery Association will host their first Thursday Artist Talk of 2020, on Jan. 9, a monthly series that provides a platform for different artists to share their work and their …
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The Shoplifters – play tackles social inequalities
January 6 2020 Culture“The Shoplifters is a comedy,” says Agnes Tong, an actor in the play. “There are underlying political themes but it’s not a social activism play.”
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A new decade – and a new Khanvict
January 6 2020 CultureFor someone who has no formal music training and is mostly self-taught, Asad Khan, popularly known as Khanvict, has come a long way – transforming himself from an engineer, to a successful wedding…
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Cultural Calendar
January 6 2020 EventsWelcome to 2020, a brand new year – but is it also a brand new decade? There are two schools of thought on the matter: some people think a new decade starts in 2020, others think it starts in 2021. …
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A year in review: weaving cultures and traditions
December 9 2019 Cover StoryEmblazoned in a red banner on the front page of every issue published by The Source this year are the words, “Celebrating 20 years in 2019.” To all of our readers – from those who have been …
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Where I come from
December 9 2019 ColumnsI think that for travelers, whether over the short or long term, the search for meaning and identity follows them everywhere. Having arrived in Vancouver on October 22nd 2019, I would never have …
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From India to Canada: Catholic Christmas celebrations
December 9 2019 CommunityApproaching another wintry holiday season, both pharmacist Mary Mani and Father Ajin George say the celebration of Christmas can play an important role in maintaining both cultural and religious …
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The Power of Tibetan words: golden letters arrayed like stars and planets
December 9 2019 Art“I love the earthiness of Tibetan culture and think this is something often lost in translation in the West. This reverence for text and words manifests in very concrete, tangible ways,” says …
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Everyone belongs here: charity advocates for newcomers to Canada
December 9 2019 ImmigrationPhoto courtesy of DIVERSEcity
Surrey-based non-profit organization DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society empowers …