Made In Japan Global Visions Festival - Closing Night! USA/Japan 2015, 89 min, Dir: Josh Bishop From director Josh Bishop, Made in Japan is the poignant and incredibly inspiring story of Japanese country music star Tomi Fujiyama. After recording 7 albums for Columbia Records, Tomi performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in … Continue reading Made in Japan at Global Visions Film Festival
One of the poorest countries in the world, Nepal was hit with the worst earthquake in recent memory. The world news media have reported the death count as being over 7,200 people and this number is expected to climb. The United Nations estimated that over 8.1 million of the country’s 31 million people, or over … Continue reading Nepal Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
The Confucius Institute in Edmonton is hosting an awards night for winners who took YCT and HSK exams. YCT is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. … Continue reading Confucius Institute Awards Night
Celebrating their 11th Anniversary Eva O. Howard Theatre, Victoria School 10210 - 108 Avenue Info: 780 424 8124 or 780 426 3452
The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. In Vietnam, the oldest record mentioning water puppetry is the inscription on a stone stele dating from 1121. The stele called Sùng Thiện Diên Linh is located in Đọi Sơn Pagoda, Duy Tiên District, Hà Nam Province, about 50 km from Hanoi.It describes a scene: … Continue reading Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. This colourful, fun-filled annual arts event showcases the highest-calibre performing, literary and visual arts designed specifically for families and youth. The International Children's Festival brings together Canadian and international artists, and draws audiences from across Alberta. Global Canadian Heritage Trail (located behind St. Albert Place … Continue reading Calligraphy for Kids
This colourful, fun-filled annual arts event showcases the highest-calibre performing, literary and visual arts designed specifically for families and youth. The International Children's Festival brings together Canadian and international artists, and draws audiences from across Alberta. Global Canadian Heritage Trail (located behind St. Albert Place along the river) features: Chinese Calligraphy: Stephen Tsang of the … Continue reading Calligraphy for Kids
The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. This colourful, fun-filled annual arts event showcases the highest-calibre performing, literary and visual arts designed specifically for families and youth. The International Children's Festival brings together Canadian and international artists, and draws audiences from across Alberta. Global Canadian Heritage Trail (located behind St. Albert Place … Continue reading St Albert International Children’s Festival
Wedding ceremonies and customs are a valuable entry point to understanding a culture. The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation (CMEF) will present an exhibit on wedding customs of nine Alberta communities. Each community's story will be told through wedding gowns, wedding videos, and displays. Lectures, films, and a reception will amplify the exhibit’s message. Featuring wedding … Continue reading Celebrating Connections: Weddings in Multicultural Alberta
Small Joys May 30 – July 11 In this vibrant exhibition, Calgary artist Diana Un-Jin Cho displays her Jogakbo-inspired small needlework. Venue: Alberta Craft Council Gallery and Shop 10186-106 St. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1H4 Info: 780 488 6611
