When reports first emerged from China in 2006 that state-run hospitals were killing prisoners of conscience to sell their organs, it seemed too horrible to believe. But as researchers around the world--including human rights lawyer David Matas and former Canadian Member of Parliament David Kilgour--began to uncover the mystery, the true picture became all too … Continue reading Human Harvest
Learn about the history of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the symbolism behind the landscape features and structures as you stroll through this renowned contemplative garden. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes. Tours start at the Japanese Garden entry gate. For information email dbg.events@ualberta.ca or call 780 987 3054 Ext 2223 Tours are free with regular … Continue reading Guided Tours of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden – Devonian Botanic Garden
In Japan, children have their own national holiday in early May - Kodomo no hi, or Children's Day. Families fly colourful carp-shaped streamers (koinobori), display special dolls and ornaments and celebrate children on this festive day. Come see giant koinobori flying in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, make your own carp streamer and other Japanese crafts … Continue reading Kodomo no hi (Japanese Children’s Day) – Devonian Botanic Garden
Experience Japanese culture in a unique setting. Traditional tea offerings are hosted at the Ozawa Pavilion, an authentic Japanese Tea House, or in the adjacent Ikoi no ba (a “cozy place to gather”), both overlooking the tranquil Kurimoto Japanese Garden. Japanese sweets and tea are provided to guests, as well as an explanation of the … Continue reading Japanese Tea Ceremony – Devonian Botanic Garden
Edmonton Youth Orchestra, Sunday, May 1 at 2pm at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music CONDUCTOR: MICHAEL MASSEY Featuring the winners of the 35th Northern Alberta Concerto Competition Petite Suite / Debussy St Cecilia Overture / Handel Piano Concerto in A major / Mozart 1st movement, Soloist: Andrea Young Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini … Continue reading Edmonton Youth Orchestra with soloists Andrea Young and Louisa Lu
Asian Canadian Film Series Curated by Alexis Kienlen May is Asian heritage month and I am delighted to be the curator of Metro Cinema’s first Asian Canadian film series. In a time when we are talking the whitewashing of Hollywood, and #Oscarssowhite, it is even more important to showcase Asian Canadian films and Asian-Canadian stories. As a person … Continue reading One Big Hapa Family – Metro Cinema
Organized by the Alberta Chinese Cultural Society Location: Myer Horowitz Theatre, 8900 - 114 Street Featuring Alberta Chinese Dance Association RCMP Pipes and Drums, K-Division, Highland Dancers Flamenco En Vivo Viter Ukrainian Dancers Kala Nilayam School Dancing Ticket Sales: Asian Book and Gifts Tickets: $15, $25, VIP: $50
Asian Canadian Film Series Curated by Alexis Kienlen May is Asian heritage month and I am delighted to be the curator of Metro Cinema’s first Asian Canadian film series. In a time when we are talking the whitewashing of Hollywood, and #Oscarssowhite, it is even more important to showcase Asian Canadian films and Asian-Canadian stories. As a person … Continue reading The Magical Life of Long Tack Sam – Metro Cinema
The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is a centre for the administration of internationally recognized testing, providing formal credentialing in Chinese language. These tests are administered in the spring and fall in three categories. The CIE will offer the 2016 HSK Test on May 21 for external candidates. Contact: 780 970-5233 for registration or Register directly at www.chinesetest.cn The … Continue reading Chinese Language Credentials
Kung Fu Panda 3 Reel Family Cinema USA/China 2016, 95 min, Dir: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson Screenings: Saturday May 21 at 2:00PM Free admission for kids 12 & under When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. … Continue reading Kung Fu Panda 3 – Metro Cinema
