When a young ramen chef from Japan finds his late Singaporean mother’s journal, he takes it with him to her native country, hoping to put together the story of his family and his life.
Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Traditional tea ceremonies are offered in the tranquil Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Depending on weather and the size of the group, tea ceremonies take place either in the Ozawa Pavilion tea house, or in the Ikoi no ba, a charming adjoining structure. Dressed in beautiful kimono, members of … Continue reading Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremonies: Asian Heritage Month
Rhythm & Roots: Harmony features the Kita no Taiko Japanese drummers and special guest artists from different Asian cultural music traditions collaborating on fusion music and original KNT compositions. The pieces come from Japanese, Chinese and Desi culture. This unique event has not been seen before and celebrates May as Asian Heritage Month.
Martial Arts, Singing, Dancing Presented by Confucius Institute in Edmonton Tickets: $50, $20, $10 Contact Brenda Chan 780 970 5233 brenda.chan@confuciusedmonton.ca
The Edmonton Chinese Dramatic Club was formed in 1917. It is the longest standing artistic and cultural organization to provide entertainment and leisure activities to Chinese immigrants. Karaoke and Lucky Draws Ticket info: 587 921 2879
2019 Taiwanese American Heritage Week & Asian Heritage Month in Canada Shinergy Puppet Show Lighting up Taiwan Puppet Theatre To celebrate the 2019 Taiwanese American Heritage Week & Asian Heritage Month in Canada, the Edmonton Taiwanese Association is proud to have Shinergy Puppet Show from Taiwan to put on a special puppet show performance … Continue reading Shinergy Puppet Show – Lighting up Taiwan Puppet Theatre: Asian Heritage Month
Mixed Match is an important human story told from the perspective of mixed race blood cancer patients who are forced to reflect on their multiracial identities and complex genetics as they struggle with a seemingly impossible search to find bone marrow donors, all while exploring what role race plays in medicine. With the multiracial community … Continue reading Mixed Match – Asian Heritage Month
Appropriate for: Ages 7+ Duration: 45 minutes Location: Global Canadian Heritage Trail Explore Asian folktales through the humour and wit of renowned kids’ author and playwright Marty Chan. From start to finish, kids will be on the edge of their seats as this gifted storyteller spices classic folktales with a dash of humour, pinch of … Continue reading The Great Wall of Stories – International Children’s Festival of the Arts
Witness astounding feats of hand balancing, plate spinning, artistic cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing, yo-yo manipulation and other gravity-defying wonders as Li Liu, an award-winning and internationally renowned circus act, offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of Chinese acrobatics and culture. Growing up in a circus family in Beijing, Li took up the performance … Continue reading Li Liu Acrobat – International Children’s Festival of the Arts
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club is celebrating a big birthday this year and they’re inviting the community to the party! The team will kick off its 20th season on Saturday, June 1, 2019, with a BBQ and Open House. You can learn about the sport of dragon boat and go for a paddle down … Continue reading Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club 20th Anniversary BBQ
