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Breaking Chinese music stereotypes with the Sound of the Dragon Music Festival
April 28 2014 CultureThe inaugural Sound of the Dragon Music Festival is set to redefine Chinese music, and showcase Vancouver’s musical culture identity. Co-presented by the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO), …
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Epic Weekend brings Persian hero’s tale to Vancouver
April 28 2014 ArtRostam and the White Demon | Photo by Kira Van DeusenThe power of stories to capture the imagination and bring people together…
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Centre A Gallery considers the sites of a changing Chinatown
April 28 2014 CultureCentre A Gallery is fairly new to the Chinatown neighbourhood, having opened on East Georgia Street in May 2013. Its location within a rapidly transforming Chinatown has prompted the gallery to …
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Shared Slavic soul: Cyrilika choir debuts on the Vancouver stage
April 28 2014 CultureCyrilika Slavic Chamber Choir is excited to offer it eclectic mix of ethnic and spiritual music at their debut concert on May 8 | Photo …
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Cultural Calendar
April 28 2014 EventsHit play Kim’s Convenience, at the Granville Island Stage until May 24. | Photo courtesy of ArtsClub.Vancouver is often …
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Clin d’oeil
April 28 2014 Street Photography by Denis BouvierDenis Bouvier would like to give a nod (clin d’oeil) to street photographer Fred Herzog with this photo reminiscent of a scene Herzog might have photographed. The elderly gentleman in black and …
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Turkish stuffed pastries
April 28 2014 Recipe by Chef Ben KielyTurkish stuffed pastries make a tasty lunchtime treat. | Photo courtesy of Ben Kiely.These can be made with beef or lamb, …
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A modern Turkish tradition: The International Children’s Festival
April 22 2014 CultureBuket Sendemir with her son Niall. | Photo by Atila KeteneThe Vancouver Turks are celebrating this year’s children’s …
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B.C. Armenian community marks 46th anniversary
April 7 2014 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of the Armenian Cultural Association
In the summer of 1968, 20 people from the Armenian community gathered … -
Let’s Celebrate!
April 7 2014 VerbatimVarious cultures may celebrate differently but some elements are universal.
Last week I celebrated my birthday with my family.…