Asian Heritage Month 2012
May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada.
Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically in innumerable ways. Asian Heritage Month is an ideal occasion for all to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of various Asian cultures.
Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1979. Over the past decade, many Asians in Canada have begun to celebrate their heritage during the month of May. In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.
More info and resources at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/asian/index.asp
Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically in innumerable ways. Asian Heritage Month is an ideal occasion for all to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of various Asian cultures.
Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1979. Over the past decade, many Asians in Canada have begun to celebrate their heritage during the month of May. In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.
More info and resources at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/asian/index.asp
Asian Heritage Month 2012 in Ottawa and Gatineau!
Message from Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society (OAHMS)
In partnership with, cultural and community groups, government institutions,
embassies and local and national organizations, the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month
Society (OAHMS) proudly presents a dynamic month-long celebration of Asian
history, culture and experiences.
Info at: http://www.asianheritagemonth.net/
Throughout May, enjoy fine music and dance performances, informative presentations and forums, entertaining films, health and wellness events, colourful cultural celebrations, delectable cooking demonstrations, a hockey tournament and more. Best of all, most Asian Heritage Month (AHM) activities are free! See 2012 AHM brochure listing over 30
events. Printed copies will be ready soon and will be distributed to Ottawa library branches, City Hall, Library & Archives, Ottawa Festivals office, community centres, CBC etc.
Mois du patrimoine asiatique – Gatineau, Mai 2012
Dimanche 13 mai
11 h à 16 h
Agora Gilles-Rocheleau de la Maison du
citoyen, 25, rue Laurier
Journée Portes ouvertes sur l’Asie. Venez célébrer la fête des Mères à la Journée Portes ouvertes sur l’Asie. Au menu : spectacles, kiosques, démonstrations d’arts, mets aux saveurs d’Orient et exposition d’œuvre
d’art. Vous aurez l’occasion de découvrir la richesse et la diversité des cultures asiatiques à Gatineau. L’entrée est libre!
Cette année, des expositions de photos et de peintures, deux ateliers et une soirée de projection de films à la Maison du
citoyen sont au programme. Ne manquez surtout pas la Journée Porte ouvertes sur l’Asie ! Le Mois du patrimoine asiatique est présenté par la Communauté chinoise de l’Outaouais en collaboration avec la Ville de Gatineau. Pour de plus amples renseignements ou pour consulter la programmation, veuillez composer le 819 243-2345 poste 2192 ou visitez le site Web de la Ville de Gatineau : www.gatineau.ca/diversite
In partnership with, cultural and community groups, government institutions,
embassies and local and national organizations, the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month
Society (OAHMS) proudly presents a dynamic month-long celebration of Asian
history, culture and experiences.
Info at: http://www.asianheritagemonth.net/
Throughout May, enjoy fine music and dance performances, informative presentations and forums, entertaining films, health and wellness events, colourful cultural celebrations, delectable cooking demonstrations, a hockey tournament and more. Best of all, most Asian Heritage Month (AHM) activities are free! See 2012 AHM brochure listing over 30
events. Printed copies will be ready soon and will be distributed to Ottawa library branches, City Hall, Library & Archives, Ottawa Festivals office, community centres, CBC etc.
Mois du patrimoine asiatique – Gatineau, Mai 2012
Dimanche 13 mai
11 h à 16 h
Agora Gilles-Rocheleau de la Maison du
citoyen, 25, rue Laurier
Journée Portes ouvertes sur l’Asie. Venez célébrer la fête des Mères à la Journée Portes ouvertes sur l’Asie. Au menu : spectacles, kiosques, démonstrations d’arts, mets aux saveurs d’Orient et exposition d’œuvre
d’art. Vous aurez l’occasion de découvrir la richesse et la diversité des cultures asiatiques à Gatineau. L’entrée est libre!
Cette année, des expositions de photos et de peintures, deux ateliers et une soirée de projection de films à la Maison du
citoyen sont au programme. Ne manquez surtout pas la Journée Porte ouvertes sur l’Asie ! Le Mois du patrimoine asiatique est présenté par la Communauté chinoise de l’Outaouais en collaboration avec la Ville de Gatineau. Pour de plus amples renseignements ou pour consulter la programmation, veuillez composer le 819 243-2345 poste 2192 ou visitez le site Web de la Ville de Gatineau : www.gatineau.ca/diversite
Asian Heritage Month events you can't miss!
Chinatown REMIXED: A Celebration of Art
Opening: May 12 1:30—5:00 pm
Exhibits ongoing from May 12 to June 12, 2012
Somerset St. West
Chinatown REMIXED presents: A Celebration of Art on Somerset Street West! This fourth annual community art exhibit is showing in non-traditional spaces such as restaurants, coffee shops, law offices, jewelry stores and hair salons in Ottawa's Chinatown. Mass vernissages and street
festivities on Saturday May 12th from 1:30 - 5 pm.
Presented by: Chinatown Remixed Collective
Information: www.ottawachinatown.ca or [email protected]
One War, Two Victories
Opens May 24, 2012 (Thursday) Runs till January 6, 2013
Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place)
One War, Two Victories explores the experiences of Chinese Canadians who served in the Canadian
military and volunteer services and in Allied war efforts during the Second World War. Though denied rights and subjected to widespread discrimination before the war, many Chinese Canadians volunteered for military service and
related duties, helping to secure victory abroad and greater equality at home. The exhibition presents fascinating wartime stories of unforgettable men and women, and their remarkable contributions to Canada and to the Chinese Canadian community in war and in peace. The exhibit is organized by the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society in partnership with the Canadian War Museum. It was made possible in part through a grant from the Community Historical Recognition Program of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Information: (819)776-7000 http://www.warmuseum.ca/event/one-war-two-victories
Off The Beaten Track: Asian Canadians in Creative Fields
May 22, 2012 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 9:30 pm
LAC Auditorium • Free admission
6:00 – 8:00 pm: Reception, Entertainment, Fashion Show and Exhibits 8:00 – 9:30 pm: Panel Discussion
As an Asian Canadian, is a tougher or easier to be successful in a creative field? Fashion designer Andy The-Anh (Montreal), jazz singer Peter Liu (Ottawa), visual artist and independent curator Minh Nguyen (Ottawa), film-maker and social activist Paul Nguyen (Toronto) will share their experience and thoughts on these questions and more in an engaging discussion moderated by William Lau, artist, educator and distinguished cultural worker.
Off the Beaten Track also features an art and fashion show with works by Minh Nguyen, Paul Nguyen and Andy The-Anh, as well as a performance by Peter Liu fronting the all-Asian jazz trio Bamboo Groove.
Information: [email protected]
Presented by the Vietnamese Canadian Federation, Vietnamese Canadian Centre and the Vietnamese Student Associations of Ottawa and Carleton Universities
10th Gala Concert
Saturday, June 2, 2012 7:30pm
Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of Civilization 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
Tickets: $25 at [email protected] and Ottawa Festivals ($3 surcharge, 47 William St.) East Wind (802 Bank St./361 Richmond Rd.)
East meets west in a cultural fusion of the traditional and the contemporary. Performers include: Ron Korb, a Japanese-Canadian world renowned flautist, composer and international recording artist known as “Dragon Flute” in China, has played for Queen Elizabeth and in films by Oscar Award winner Ang Lee; violinist, Chris McKhool, accompanied by fellow members of JUNO Award Nominees Sultans of String, thrills audiences with a sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Gypsy jazz; Montreal’sHua Yun Artistique Troupe will perform the popular Chinese legend“The Monkey King” with its comical facial expressionand movements, and also two dazzling Chinese folk dances; Maghan McPhee, soprano and 2nd prize winner at the new-music Eckhardt-Gramatte competition performs both popular Eastern and Western folksongs and aria; Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble and Montreal Turkish Music Choir perform classical/folkloric Turkish musicconducted by award winning composer, Ismail H. Fencioglu; and Ottawa Tianyi Guzheng Studio perform exquisite pieces on multi-string Chinese zithers. A crowd favourite, the Indonesian Embassy will be back to present several unique Indonesian dances. Presented by the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society.
Opening: May 12 1:30—5:00 pm
Exhibits ongoing from May 12 to June 12, 2012
Somerset St. West
Chinatown REMIXED presents: A Celebration of Art on Somerset Street West! This fourth annual community art exhibit is showing in non-traditional spaces such as restaurants, coffee shops, law offices, jewelry stores and hair salons in Ottawa's Chinatown. Mass vernissages and street
festivities on Saturday May 12th from 1:30 - 5 pm.
Presented by: Chinatown Remixed Collective
Information: www.ottawachinatown.ca or [email protected]
One War, Two Victories
Opens May 24, 2012 (Thursday) Runs till January 6, 2013
Canadian War Museum (1 Vimy Place)
One War, Two Victories explores the experiences of Chinese Canadians who served in the Canadian
military and volunteer services and in Allied war efforts during the Second World War. Though denied rights and subjected to widespread discrimination before the war, many Chinese Canadians volunteered for military service and
related duties, helping to secure victory abroad and greater equality at home. The exhibition presents fascinating wartime stories of unforgettable men and women, and their remarkable contributions to Canada and to the Chinese Canadian community in war and in peace. The exhibit is organized by the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society in partnership with the Canadian War Museum. It was made possible in part through a grant from the Community Historical Recognition Program of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Information: (819)776-7000 http://www.warmuseum.ca/event/one-war-two-victories
Off The Beaten Track: Asian Canadians in Creative Fields
May 22, 2012 (Tuesday) 6:00 - 9:30 pm
LAC Auditorium • Free admission
6:00 – 8:00 pm: Reception, Entertainment, Fashion Show and Exhibits 8:00 – 9:30 pm: Panel Discussion
As an Asian Canadian, is a tougher or easier to be successful in a creative field? Fashion designer Andy The-Anh (Montreal), jazz singer Peter Liu (Ottawa), visual artist and independent curator Minh Nguyen (Ottawa), film-maker and social activist Paul Nguyen (Toronto) will share their experience and thoughts on these questions and more in an engaging discussion moderated by William Lau, artist, educator and distinguished cultural worker.
Off the Beaten Track also features an art and fashion show with works by Minh Nguyen, Paul Nguyen and Andy The-Anh, as well as a performance by Peter Liu fronting the all-Asian jazz trio Bamboo Groove.
Information: [email protected]
Presented by the Vietnamese Canadian Federation, Vietnamese Canadian Centre and the Vietnamese Student Associations of Ottawa and Carleton Universities
10th Gala Concert
Saturday, June 2, 2012 7:30pm
Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of Civilization 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
Tickets: $25 at [email protected] and Ottawa Festivals ($3 surcharge, 47 William St.) East Wind (802 Bank St./361 Richmond Rd.)
East meets west in a cultural fusion of the traditional and the contemporary. Performers include: Ron Korb, a Japanese-Canadian world renowned flautist, composer and international recording artist known as “Dragon Flute” in China, has played for Queen Elizabeth and in films by Oscar Award winner Ang Lee; violinist, Chris McKhool, accompanied by fellow members of JUNO Award Nominees Sultans of String, thrills audiences with a sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Gypsy jazz; Montreal’sHua Yun Artistique Troupe will perform the popular Chinese legend“The Monkey King” with its comical facial expressionand movements, and also two dazzling Chinese folk dances; Maghan McPhee, soprano and 2nd prize winner at the new-music Eckhardt-Gramatte competition performs both popular Eastern and Western folksongs and aria; Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble and Montreal Turkish Music Choir perform classical/folkloric Turkish musicconducted by award winning composer, Ismail H. Fencioglu; and Ottawa Tianyi Guzheng Studio perform exquisite pieces on multi-string Chinese zithers. A crowd favourite, the Indonesian Embassy will be back to present several unique Indonesian dances. Presented by the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society.