New book launch for Nationalism: A Very Short Introduction Author: Steven Grosby Translator: Dr. Leilei Chen Free of Charge Refreshments
Dr. Brian L. Evans was a professor of Chinese history at the University of Alberta and a cultural counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. You are cordially invited to this special event. Confucius Institute in Edmonton 13750 Woodcroft Avenue Edmonton RSVP to brenda.chan@confuciusedmonton.ca
In partnership with the Edmonton Poetry Festival. Join Jan Zwicky for a three-hour workshop focussing on the musical aspects of poetic language. The workshop aims to heighten awareness of rhythm and sound through close readings of sample poems by established authors and through exercises that participants can take home. The workshop will be held … Continue reading Poetic Offerings in the Japanese Garden
May is Asian Heritage Month Mother's Day Celebration Saturday, May 5 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Convocation Hall Room 225 Old Arts Building University of Alberta
You're invited! Please join Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung as they celebrate the launch of HOMES: A REFUGEE STORY, published by Freehand Books. HOMES tells Bakr's story of growing up in Iraq and Syria and ultimately finding a new home with his parents and siblings in Edmonton. Free event -- come and enjoy … Continue reading Homes: A Refugee Story Book Launch
Want to hang out with your friends and enjoy a nice beverage? Now is your chance! We are currently selling tickets to On The Rocks for Friday May 25th (Long Weekend). This ticket covers the Cover Charge and includes a Free Beverage! Value $15. This ticket is only $10! Invite your friends to come enjoy … Continue reading Jing Ying Martial Arts Fundraiser – May is Asian Heritage Month
Award Gala Saturday, May 26, 2018 Chateau Lacombe Hotel 10111 Bellamy Hill Road NW, Edmonton 6 pm Cash Bar Reception 7 pm Dinner 8 pm Awards & Entertainment Tickets: $35 each To purchase tickets, contact Kathy Sun, cell 587 938 1757 or email: kathysun1995@gmail.com
This interactive workshop teaches children that written Chinese words play multiple roles, beyond their phonetic sound or generally accepted meaning. Using authentic tools, children discover their own Chinese zodiac animal symbol, how their personality reflects that animal, and how to write simple words such as “peace 和”, “joy 樂”, “love 愛”, and “prosperity 福”. Tickets, … Continue reading Chinese Calligraphy at St Albert Children’s Festival – Asian Heritage Month
Celebrating Philippine Heritage presented by Congress of the Philippine Associations of Alberta
