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Strength and resilience transcend place and time
May 2 2016 CultureAuthor and musician Yasuko Thanh. | Photo by Don Denton
Award winning author Yasuko Thanh will be reading from her newly … -
Strong roots give rise to creative process
May 2 2016 CultureMural by FONKI.| Photo courtesy of The Roots Remain.Cambodia is like a mother. One day she became …
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Arab identity in filmmaking
May 2 2016 CultureScene from Roshima.| Photo courtesy of DOXA.Zeina Zahreddine has been working in the independent Lebanese film industry for…
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New production mixes traditions and modernity
May 2 2016 CultureFlicker aims to change stereotypical ideas of First Nations art form.| Photo courtesy of Dancers of Damelahamid.A …
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South American rhythm, intensity and dance
May 2 2016 CulturePhoto courtesy of Che Malambo.Argentina-based dance company Che Malambo will be performing their energetic dance act May 20…
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Cultural Calendar
May 2 2016 EventsIt’s already May in Vancouver and there is no shortage of cultural events to attend. Please do enjoy the amazing weather outside, but if you are looking for some events to attend, why not check out…
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Expo 86 – the bubble that never burst!
May 2 2016 selectedThis remarkable photo was taken just outside Olympic Village, on southeast False Creek. The bubble was generated by the man standing on the wharf to the left. Through it we can see the iconic Telus…
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Lumpiang Ubod (fresh heart of palm spring roll)
May 2 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaIf you’re at all familiar with the Filipino treat lumpia, you’re probably imagining spring rolls filled with veggies or ground meat, deep fried to a crisp… and you wouldn’t be wrong! Being …
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Earth Day: A Native narrative
April 18 2016 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of Ryan McMahon
The wisdom and creativity of Coast Salish Peoples will be at the heart of this year’s Earth … -
The freedom to be oneself
April 18 2016 ColumnsYou always hear about how diverse and multicultural Vancouver is and that Canadians are polite and friendly. All of this is true, but even more so, I have always perceived people in Vancouver, …