To enter the confines of a tailor’s shop, where a long cutting table sits at the centre and floor-to-ceiling shelves bear bolts of fine wool, is to cross into the realm of fable. Click on the photo to listen to the audio ↓ What could be more archetypal and rarefied than the tailor? The […]
Foods enjoyed during New Year are similar to those consumed during the rest of the year, but with a special emphasis on bringing luck in the coming year By: Stephanie Butler For many Chinese, the annual Chinese New Year holiday is all about the food. From potstickers to noodles to citrus fruit, the foods eaten hold
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Get the facts on the ways 5 ancient civilizations rang in the New Year. BY: EVAN ANDREWS 1. Babylonian Akitu GETTY IMAGES Following the first new moon after the vernal equinox in late March, the Babylonians of ancient Mesopotamia would honor the rebirth of the natural world with a multi-day festival called Akitu. This early New Year’s celebration
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by Ming Fang As the storm clouds of December 16th unleashed their fury, a resolute group gathered at The Torch of Friendship in Miami, united against the unfair legislation of SB264 and SB846. Drenched from head to toe, they stood strong in the raging tempest, a testament to their commitment. Little did they know
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Want to be an ally? Start by better understanding the language we use to describe the community. By Shanon Maglente and Minhae Shim Roth In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, take this opportunity to learn more about the large and diverse cultural group that includes “all people of Asian, Asian
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Editorial Note The anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act serves as a moment of reflection on the historical injustices faced by Chinese immigrants in the United States. The provided statements from various political figures underscore the significance of the repeal and acknowledge the enduring impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act. The expressions
He is a foreign cross talk actor who has appeared on the stage of our Spring Festival Gala. He is the apprentice of Jiang Kun, the master of cross talk, and was named one of the top ten outstanding youths in Beijing. Once made a huge contribution to the cultural exchanges between China and Canada,
For more information on the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program, please visit the EduCanada website. by EduCanada A CCSEP alumnus from Canada, Mark Rowswell, better known by his Chinese stage name Dashan, performed Xiangsheng, a form of traditional Chinese crosstalk comedy, in Shanghai in 1990. A Canadian young man studying in China fell in
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Classes offer chance to socialize, share culture and resources. by Melody Jacobson The 40-minute fitness classes are offered twice a week by the Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice. (Ben Nelms/CBC) The stores and offices on the second floor of the Sun Wah Centre don’t open for another two hours, but over 40 seniors are in
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Witnesses say staff at city-owned mall tried to stop seniors, used insensitive language, summoned police. by Michelle Gomez Posted: Jun 27, 2023 Organizers and witnesses say mall management, accompanied by a mall security officer, asked the seniors to leave and called a police officer to the scene. (Stephanie Leo) The City of Vancouver