#proudlyasian – Asian Heritage Month

Mary Burlie Park 10465 97 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

We have exciting news to share. Serena Mah is partnering with an Asian collective in Edmonton to launch new merchandise to celebrate and empower the accomplishments of our community during the month of May. Asian Heritage Month is a time to give back, lift and collaborate to raise awareness, create conversation and build allyship. Leading … Continue reading #proudlyasian – Asian Heritage Month

Learn about Ching Ming Festival, presented by Toi Shan Society of Alberta (Edmonton)

Toi Shan Society of Alberta 9559 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta

May 7, 2023 Sunday ·       11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ·       Toi Shan Society of Alberta (Edmonton) Building, 9559 - 102 Ave NW Edmonton  (NOTE: Access from Jasper Ave ONLY. No access via 102 Ave) ·       An open invitation to the public to learn about the meaning of Chinese Ching Ming Festival. Audio-visual presentation will be presented throughout … Continue reading Learn about Ching Ming Festival, presented by Toi Shan Society of Alberta (Edmonton)

Spring Tomb Sweeping (Alberta Kaiping District Association)

Alberta Kaiping District Assocation 9549 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta

May 7, Sunday, Spring Tomb Sweeping  (Alberta Kaiping District Association) At 11 am, meet at Kaiping District Association Building, 9549 – 102 Ave, Edmonton Proceed to the cemetery to pay respect to the ancestors and offerings At 12:30 pm, lunch back at the Kaiping District Association Building Details Contact : Edmond Poon, 780-910-0809

Chinatown Mahjong Social

Toi Shan Society of Alberta 9559 - 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Excited for mahjong on Sunday. If you have been wanting to try, bring a friend and come learn. Toi Shan Society of Alberta 9557 - 102 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB Sunday, May 7 12 Noon to 4 pm FREE and for all levels $10 Lunch Boxes Available

Free

A Walk for Peace and Unity with Indigenous Elders in Chinatown

Chinatown 97 Street and 105 Avenue, Edmonton

Experience a peaceful walk with indigenous elders in the heart of Chinatown, as we come together to promote peace, unity and harmony. During the walk, the elders will be smudging to bring calmness and clarity to our minds and souls. As they visit local businesses in Chinatown, they will offer tobacco ties as a symbol … Continue reading A Walk for Peace and Unity with Indigenous Elders in Chinatown

Free

Community of Learning – Chinese Folk Tales

Online Event

May is Asian Heritage Month. Join in the celebration of Asian culture with Marty Chan's Zoom storytelling session.   Author Marty Chan brings Chinese folktales to life using tech magic and humour.

Peonies in Bloom

University of Alberta Business Building, Edmonton

Peonies in Bloom Mactaggart Art Collection Tours Join us to view objects from Peonies in Bloom: A Selection of Art and Textiles from the Mactaggart Art Collection online exhibition in person, as well as never-before-exhibited textiles. Curator Isabel (Pi-Fen) Chueh will lead a tour of peony-adorned textiles and works of art from the Mactaggart Art Collection. … Continue reading Peonies in Bloom

Artists Panel on Chinatown’s Influence on Art and Culture

Art Gallery of Alberta 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, join Councillor Jennifer Rice and artists Yong Fei Guan, Kev Liang and Shawn Tse for an Artists Panel on Chinatown's Influence on Art and Culture: Thursday, May 18, 7-8:30 pm At the event, artists will share how their Asian heritage and connection to Edmonton's Chinatown inform their practice. Through this panel, … Continue reading Artists Panel on Chinatown’s Influence on Art and Culture

Peonies in Bloom

University of Alberta Business Building, Edmonton

Peonies in Bloom Mactaggart Art Collection Tours Join us to view objects from Peonies in Bloom: A Selection of Art and Textiles from the Mactaggart Art Collection online exhibition in person, as well as never-before-exhibited textiles. Curator Isabel (Pi-Fen) Chueh will lead a tour of peony-adorned textiles and works of art from the Mactaggart Art Collection. Learn more about … Continue reading Peonies in Bloom

“Untouchable Chinatown” Photography Exhibition Opening Reception and Book Launch

Hull Block 10601 - 97 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Date: May 20, 2023 Time: 3PM-7PM Artists Talk at 4PM Venue: Hull Block 10601 - 97 Street Description: Untouchable Chinatown is a collective photography book and exhibition based in amiskwaciwâskahikan  (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ) / Edmonton. Curated by Jordon 寶軒 Hon and Chinatown Greetings, this project explores disposable photography and writing by 11 artists in collaboration, to capture "untouchable" aspects of our comforting … Continue reading “Untouchable Chinatown” Photography Exhibition Opening Reception and Book Launch