2009 News and Information
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Richmond
28 April 2009In Richmond and across the country, the Government of Canada has designated the month of May as Asian Heritage Month. Together, the City and the City’s community partners are celebrating Pan-Asian arts and culture and exploring Asian heritage and traditions.
During Asian Heritage Month, residents and visitors to Richmond are welcome to take part in the following featured activities happening across Richmond:
Gateway Theatre presents: Train by Maiko Bae Yamamoto
A playful story about curious connections, Train is the story of three people brought together by a strange connection in a place where lives and possibilities intersect.
Asian Heritage Fair
Date: April 30 – May 9, 2009 Location: Gateway Theatre Studio B, 6500 Gilbert Road Admission: $22 – $26, online at www.gatewaytheatre.com or through the Gateway Box Office at 604-270-1812. Details: Suitable for ages 12+
Richmond Chinese Community Society, with support from the City of Richmond, presents a showcase of Asian heritage, arts and culture and community information stalls.
Third Annual Drumming Extravaganza
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way Admission: Free Details: Suitable for all ages. For more information call 604-270-7222.
Experience traditional Asian drumming ranging from South Asian Dhol drumming through to Japanese Taiko and much more.
Writers Workshop
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Details: Suitable for all ages
Renowned Canadian author Jen Sookfong Lee presents a workshop to inspire new authors. If you are involved in writing work that draws from family history or uses biographical information, this workshop is for you. Please reserve a place in advance.
Like Light Off Water
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Admission: Free Details: To book your place or for more information telephone 604-247-8300.
Order of Canada poet Daphne Marlatt reads passages from her work, Steveston, with music performed and composed by Robert Minden and Carla Hallett. This verbal and musical exploration of Steveston and the Fraser River also explores the history and experiences of the village’s Japanese-Canadian community.
New Asia Film Festival
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors Details: For more information telephone 604-247-8300.
Celebrate Asian film and Asian filmmakers with the best in contemporary Asian Cinema. Co-produced by the City of Richmond, Cultural Centre, and Cinevolution Media Arts Society. Visit your local Richmond Starbucks or the Cultural Centre to pick up a festival program.
Book Launch: Discussion on Richmond’s Japanese-Canadian history
Date: May 7 – 10, 2009 Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Lecture HallAdmission: $5 membership fee allows access to all films Details: For more information visit www.vnaff.ca or telephone 604-247-8300.
Come, meet Tenney Homma, author of a new book on Richmond Japanese-Canadian civil rights campaigner Tomekichi Homma. Learn about Richmond’s Japanese-Canadian culture and history and this community’s struggle for civil rights in Canada.
Richmond is proud of its diversity and vibrant multicultural community. The City of Richmond believes that celebrating diversity is vital to our society and helps promote cross-cultural understanding, harmony and citizenship.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2009 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Details: To book your place or for more information telephone 604-247-8300.
For more information about events during Asian Heritage Month, please contact 604-276-4391 or visit the City website at www.richmond.ca/events.
