explorASIAN 2007 - Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in the Lower Mainland
The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society celebrates its 11th Anniversary in 2007!
Please note that due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control, events and programs
are subject to change without notice.
Please check the Festival Updates page daily for new event listings,
the latest event and program information, news, and announcements.
April
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CELEBRATION: UBC Asian Library Open House
EXHIBITION: Vietnamese Freedom Boat
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MUSIC: Gamelan Gita Asmara
EXHIBITION: Vietnamese Freedom Boat
EXHIBITION: "Wreath/Wreathe" by Eliza Au (on-going until June 3)
EXHIBITION: "Flash: Richmond" by Kim Huynh (on-going until June 3)
23
LITERARY: Ashok Bhargava: A KERNEL OFTRUTH
26
MUSIC: Beats Without Borders: Makyo and Jeff Stott
28
DANCE: Co. ERASGA: Across the Fields of Canada
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FILM/LECTURE/DINNER: The White Rainbow / Dr. Mohini Giri
DANCE: Co. ERASGA: Across the Fields of Canada
May - Asian Heritage Month!
1
EXHIBITION: Cultural Mashups: Bhangra, Bollywood and Beyond (on-going until June 24)
EXHIBITION: "Wreath/Wreathe" by Eliza Au (on-going until June 3)
EXHIBITION: "Flash: Richmond" by Kim Huynh (on-going until June 3)
EXHIBITION: Sea of Stories Exhibition (on-going until May 31)
2
LITERARY: CBC Radio Studio One Book Club presents Jen Sookfong Lee
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
3
MUSIC: Five Thousand Springs - A History of Chinese Music
MUSIC: Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Sakir Hussain Concert
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
TELEVISION: Knowledge Network: The In-Between World of MG Vassanji
4
MUSIC: Dharmakasa @ Centre A
MUSIC: "This is My Home" - A Spring Concert at Hycroft
EXHIBITION: Rice Is Life (on-going to January 8, 2008)
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
5
EXHIBITION: Edward Epp: China Diaries (on-going to June 10)
DANCE: "An Evening of Morning Calm": 11th Annual Korean Dance Festival
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
6
TOUR: Exploring CHINATOWN
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
7
LITERARY: Evelyn Lau with Indran Amirthanayagam and Special Guest Senator Vivienne Poy
(presented by explorASIAN & Ricepaper Magazine)
10
LECTURE: Stephanie Holmquist, Inside Art in Contemporary China
LECTURE: Introduction to South Asian Culture
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
11
CELEBRATION: LOST AND FOUND website launch party
THEATRE: Fish Eyes (on-going to May 12)
12
WORKSHOP/PANEL DISCUSSION: explorFILM at the Vancity Theatre
(presented by explorASIAN and Shaw Multicultural Television)
FILM SCREENING/DISCUSSION: Mina Shum's 5th Anniversary Screening of Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity
(presented by explorASIAN and Shaw Multicultural Television)
EXHIBITION: A Measured Act - by Norman Takeuchi (on-going until June 9)
CELEBRATION: Chinese Canadian Military Museum Celebration Events
CELEBRATION: Roundhouse 10th Anniversary Community Bash
LECTURE: Introduction to Feng Shui at the Coquitlam Public Library
DANCE/CRAFTS: Community Crafts and Performance Day at the Richmond Cultural Centre
CULTURE: Asian Heritage Day at the Surrey Museum
MUSIC/DANCE: Kala Utsav
DINNER/AUCTION: Centre A's 8th Anniversary Dinner and Art Auction
THEATRE: Fish Eyes
13
TOUR: Exploring CHINATOWN
CELEBRATION: Harmony 2007
14
MUSIC: Symphony at the ROUNDHOUSE
15
PERFORMANCE: Vietnamese Water Puppets
LECTURE: Dr. Paul Crowe: Future Seeing
TELEVISION: Knowledge Network: Gourmet China: A Living
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PERFORMANCE: Vietnamese Water Puppets
DANCE: Andrea Nann with Sarah Chase
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LECTURE: Richmond Museum Heritage Talk
LECTURE: Luis H. Franca - 'Too Asian to be American, too American to be Asian'
LECTURE: Introduction to Vietnamese Culture
DANCE: Andrea Nann with Sarah Chase
18
PERFORMANCE: Vietnamese Water Puppets
CELEBRATION: Chinatown Night Market (on-going to Sept 9)
DANCE: Andrea Nann with Sarah Chase
COMEDY: VACT 8th Annual Asian Comedy Night
19
SPORTS: 9th Annual Asian Mens/Womens 6's Invitational Volleyball Tournament
WORKSHOP: How to Appreciate Chinese Opera Workshop
CULTURE: Japanese Tea Ceremony
PERFORMANCE: Vietnamese Water Puppets
DANCE: Andrea Nann with Sarah Chase
DANCE: Bhangra Nation West Mela/Youth Bhangra & Giddha Championship
COMEDY: VACT 8th Annual Asian Comedy Night
COMEDY: The A-list Comedy Tour 2007
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SPORTS: 9th Annual Asian Mens/Womens 6's Invitational Volleyball Tournament
CULTURE: Japanese Tea Ceremony
TOUR: Exploring CHINATOWN
PERFORMANCE: Vietnamese Water Puppets
DANCE: Bhangra Nation West Adult Bhangra Championship
21
DANCE: "May Snow" - Hon-Wa Folk Dance Troupe
22
TOUR: Pacific Spirit Heritage Walk in English
TOUR: Asian Elements of Britannia - Heritage Walk
TELEVISION: Knowledge Network: The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam
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CEREMONY: 93rd Anniversary of Komagata Maru Remembrance
EXHIBITION/MUSIC/DANCE: Chahar Bagh (The Garden) (on-going to June 3)
CULTURE: The Essence of Tea
24
HISTORY: Chinatown Society Heritage Buildings Open House
CULTURE: The Essence of Tea
DANCE/MUSIC: Delhi Nights 2
25
CELEBRATION/EXHIBITION: ASIA's Third Annual HONOUR Event
MUSIC: Roots, Rhymes and Resistance X: Our Beautiful Struggle
WORKSHOP: Bhangra Dance Workshops with Dholrhythms
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RADIO: CJSF celebrates Asian Heritage Month
MUSIC: Richmond Community Drumming Festival
SYMPOSIUM: Challenging the Limits of Tolerance
COMEDY: Humour Me!
WORKSHOP: Bhangra Dance Workshops with Dholrhythms
CULTURE: Japanese Tea Ceremony
LITERARY: Story Telling Competition
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TOUR: Exploring CHINATOWN
MUSIC: Vancouver Cantonese Opera Extravaganza
CULTURE: Japanese Tea Ceremony
DANCE/MUSIC: Chinese Ballroom Dance, Line Dancing and Karaoke
MUSIC: Josh | Canadian South Asian band
DANCE: LINK Community Dance
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WORKSHOP: Scripting Aloud
POETRY: World Poetry Proudly Celebrates Asian Heritage Month!
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TOUR: Pacific Spirit Heritage Walk in Mandarin
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MUSIC: explorASIAN Grand Finale Concert featuring International World Music Artist DADAWA
(presented by explorASIAN, Alma Mater Society of UBC, Chan Centre)
DANCE/MUSIC: Orchid Ensemble - Triapsora
LECTURE: An Evening with Edward Epp: Reflections on China
MUSIC: Gamelan Madu Sari - SEARCHING FOR SEMAR
June
1
EXHIBITION/MUSIC/DANCE: Chahar Bagh (The Garden) (on-going to June 3)
EXHIBITION: "Wreath/Wreathe" by Eliza Au (on-going until June 3)
EXHIBITION: "Flash: Richmond" by Kim Huynh (on-going until June 3)
MUSIC: Gamelan Madu Sari - SEARCHING FOR SEMAR
EXHIBITION: Cultural Mashups: Bhangra, Bollywood and Beyond (on-going until June 24)
EXHIBITION: Rice Is Life (on-going to January 8, 2008)
5
MUSIC: Grace Lee: Korean Music, the Kayagum, and Western Forces
6
LECTURE: Iran 's Generation Next: Sex, Blogs & Social Change
15
FILM: 2007 Korean Film Festival
DANCE: Safar: A Journey of Indian Classical Dance
16
CULTURE: Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
CELEBRATION: 6th Annual Korean Heritage Day Festival
FILM: 2007 Korean Film Festival
17
CULTURE: Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
FILM: 2007 Korean Film Festival
Please note that due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control, events and programs
are subject to change without notice. Please check the Festival Updates page daily for
the latest event and program information, news, and announcements.
To help make your experience at explorASIAN 2007 more enjoyable, please note the following:
~ Most events are performed in the English language, have free admission and are family-friendly. (except where indicated)
Please click on the event title to get a detailed description of the event including ticket information.
~ Some events (where indicated) require the presentation of the 2007 VAHMS Membership card.
A one-year (2007) Adult membership is $10/adults, $5/youth & seniors
You can purchase a 2007 VAHMS Membership in advance or on-site at these events.
You must have your Membership card with you to qualify for free or discounted admission at Members events.
~ No refunds or exchanges on purchased tickets except for event cancellation. All merchandise sales are FINAL.
~ No refunds or exchanges on purchased VAHMS Memberships. Annual membership fees are not pro-rated at any time.
~ No debit card or credit card services are provided. (except where indicated). Cash only. No cheques accepted.
~ We recommend that you check the Festival Updates page or call the venue before you head out the door to the event.
~ Being a non-profit volunteer-driven arts and culture community festival, unforeseen circumstances beyond our control may occur.
VAHMS and its festival partners and participants are not responsible for any inconvenience or loss caused by changes in programming
or by any errors in our promotional materials and website.
~ VAHMS is not responsible for the subject matter, performance content, or any other element connected with third-party events.
VAHMS is not responsible for ticketing or other fees associated with third-party events. Please contact the organizer directly.
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