Asian Heritage – Edmonton

May 3, July 5 and August 9, 2015 Kurimoto Japanese Garden 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. Tour Times: 11:30 am and … Continue reading Guided Tours of the Kurimoto Japanese Garden →

The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. Co-presented with the Edmonton Recital Society Nobuyuki Tsujii made his Canadian debut with the ESO in 2011, and patron after patron described his performances as "fantastic"! Blind since birth, he was a joint Gold Medal winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and … Continue reading Nobuyuki Tsujii →

THU, MAY 14, 2015 at 6:30PM Enmax Hall, Winspear Centre   Celebrating Canadian and Movie Music General Admission $15 Adults Children Free   For tickets and information, contact Lisa Laflar at 780 468 2598 or leflarl@suzukischool.ca

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 →