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Do sweat it: Youth sports against gang life
June 22 2015 CommunityA new initiative, co-founded by a Top 25 Under 25 award winner, targets youth crime in Vancouver by encouraging participation in sports.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: The ‘beautiful’ game in a beautiful city
June 22 2015 SocialB.C. Place is at full capacity – 52, 193 spectators – and there’s an overwhelming colour theme: a sea of red, white and blue visible from every corner of the stadium. Yet in one of the …
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Grow pride and choi at workshop
June 22 2015 CommunityStudents learning hands-on how to grow choi.| Photo courtesy of Hua Foundation.Locally grown Asian vegetables have been a …
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Exhibition explores victories of Chinese Canadians
June 22 2015 ArtSecond World War Veteran George Chow visits the Britannia Shipyards exhibit.| Photo courtesy of Britannia Shipyards.One …
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Nostalgia for 1950s vintage objects inspires artist
June 22 2015 ArtHosted by the Kimoto Gallery, Lori Motokado will have her first solo show of watercolours on paper. Created with muted colours and very fine brushwork, her works have an endearing quality. …
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Celebrating 30 Years of twinning for sister cities Vancouver and Guangzhou
June 22 2015 CommunityCopacetic relationships strengthen the bond both economically and culturally between countries, and June 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationships between Guangzhou and …
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Iranian door knockers: an entrance to a beautiful and unique cultural past
June 22 2015 ArtKnocking on the door in other parts of the world can be a pleasurable experience as the visitor beholds and traces the intricate designs on a door knocker. Alireza Jahanpanah, architect and …
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Weaver Woman: A contemporary Kabuki
June 22 2015 CultureThe 27th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival will take place from July 2 to 11 at various venues in Vancouver. The festival features contemporary dance performances from over 20 dance companies. …
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Greek festivities with Yannis Sahamis
June 22 2015 CultureBouzouki instrumentalist Yannis Sahamis will share his Greek heritage with audience members at the Vancouver Greek Summerfest, July 2–12.
At the event, which takes places at 4641 Boundary Road, …
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Cultural Calendar
June 22 2015 EventsSchool’s out and it’s time to celebrate with fun events all around the city! These cultural events range from festivals to poetry nights. Grab a few friends, or go with the family and enjoy the …