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Events for 2010 Asian Heritage Month
April 28th, 2010
by Paul K.P. Wong
The Event Coordinator of Asian Heritage Foundation Tu Nguyen said, May is the month for promoting Asian Heritage every year. Welcome all of you come to enjoy all the events. Here are the events around Calgary:
1. Find the CanAsian In You Bus Tour
A. First Bus Tour - Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 1:00PM - 4:45PM
Venue: Meet at the Central Calgary Public Library, then Muslim Mosque, Hindu Mandir and back to the Calgary Public Library.
Transportation: a designated Calgary Transit bus will pick participants up and drop them off at the central Calgary Public Library in downtown.
Description: This annual bus tour will take you on a cultural adventure. Come enjoy story telling, rich history and culture, learn how to tie a sari, try on sari, get a taste of authentic traditional foods/snacks and WIN PRIZES! There will be bus tour guide and dedicated volunteers on the bus and at the event. Enjoy your splash of Asianness.
B. Second Bus Tour - Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 1:00PM - 4:45PM
Venue: Meet at the Central Calgary Public Library, then Chinese Cultural Centre/Chinatown, Little Saigon Mall and Noodle World Vietnamese Restaurant and back to the Calgary Public Library.
Transportation: a designated Calgary Transit bus will pick participants up and drop them off at the central Calgary Public Library in downtown.
Description: This annual bus tour will take you on another adventure experiencing the oriental cultures. Come enjoy story telling, chinese tea time, see the hidden chinese museum with the terracotta, learn how to make Vietnamese salad rolls, enjoy a performance, taste Vietnamese noodle soups, get a rose for mother's day and WIN PRIZES! There will be bus tour guide and dedicated volunteers on the bus and at the event. Enjoy your splash of Asianness.
C. Third Bus Tour - Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 1:00PM - 4:45PM
Venue: Meet at the Central Calgary Public Library, then the Japanese Nikkei Cultural Centre, Filipino community, and back to the Calgary Public Library
Transportation: a designated Calgary Transit bus will pick participants up and drop them off at the central Calgary Public Library in downtown
Description: This annual bus tour will take you on a far land of Japan and the Fillipines to experience the various cultural activities and open arms. Come enjoy story telling, learn about the cultures through interactive games, origami making, possible learn how to make sushi, taste authentic foods, and WIN PRIZES! There will be bus tour guide and dedicated volunteers on the bus and at the event. Enjoy your splash of Asianness.
CanAsian In You Bus Tour tickets:
purchase online at: http://www.asianheritagecalgary.ca/extra/bus/ or
in person at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre: 197 - 1 Street S.W.
2. Asian Heritage Month Film Festival
A. Title: Mao's Last Dancer
Dates and times: Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 7:00PM
Venue: Scotiabank Chinook Theater: 6455 MacLeod Trail S.W.
Ticket price: FREE admission - first come first serve basis
Languages: English and Mandarin with English subtitles.
B. Title: One Crazy Ride
Dates and times: Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 4:30PM
Venue: The Plaza Theater: 1133 Kensington Road N.W.
Ticket: Children 8 & under is FREE, 9 years old and adult have to purchase.
C. Title: All About Dad
Dates and times: Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 7:00PM
Venue: The Plaza Theater: 1133 Kensington Road N.W.
Ticket: Children 8 & under is FREE, 9 years old and adult have to purchase.
For more details about Film Festivals goto;
http://www.asianheritagecalgary.ca/extra/imaginasian-film-festival/
3. I HeART YOUTHinASIA
Calgary Artists of Asian Descent from 14 to 18 years old.
May 4, 5, and 6th at 10:30 to 2pm
Lobby of Encor Place - 645 7th Ave SW off train terminal. Light refreshments will be served. Art works will be sold, cash only please. Public is free to come and support Asian Heritage Month. Presented by Asian Heritage Foundation, ImaginASIAN and Trico Homes. This is a YOUTHinASIA production.
Artists:
1 Adelvon Aguillar - 16
2 Lily Wang - 15
3 Julie Lim - 17
4 Kim Hoang - 16
5 Bryan Dellorosa - 14
6 Stephanie Song - 16
7 Jennifer Kim - 16
8 Ellie May Rosario - 17
9 Khang Tran - 16
10 Shirley Quan - 18
11 Stephanie Hau - 14
12 Leah Chiu - 13
13 Angel Wen - 17
14 Ethel Dalida - 17
15 Ingrid Clemeno - 18
4. New Millennium Bboy/Bgirl All styles Crew Showcase Competition (18 and under)
May 16th 3:00- 9:30pm
3pm to 5pm Preliminaries – 15 Local Crews showcase and compete - top 6 announced.
5pm to 6pm Dinner or Practise Break.
6pm to 7pm Top 6 finalists showcase and compete,
7pm to 9pm Quest Crew performs, announces winner and Meet and Greets Public,
Winner of top 6 will win $300 and have the option of a private LUNCH WITH QUEST CREW the next day.
Special 20 minute performance that night by QUEST CREW plus an hour and half meet and greet after their performance.
Location: Chinese Cultural Centre 197 - 1 st SW
Admission: Public - entrance to preliminaries and to final
DJ: Dj C-SIK
Host: John Nguyen
Judges: Tara Wilson
Oliver "Swervo" Reyes
Jason "J-sik" Galeos
Tickets will be purchased at the following locations, please pay with CASH only.
Chinese Cultural Centre - 197 1 ST SW
Songkla - 1314 1ST SW
Group Seven - 2115 4 Street SW
5. Asian Heritage Foundation and ACCT-OUT YOUTH THEATRE ( Asian Canadian Calgarian Theatre) presents "Meet the Asians!"
May 22 2010 7:00 pm
Calgary Public Library Theatre
616 Macleod Trail SE
THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT SEATING IS LIMITED
Meet The Asians is a collaborative production workshopped and written by the cast. It is a provocative and fun look at traditional myths and touches on more sensitive subjects like racism and isolation.
The group wrote, rehearsed and put the play together in just 12 rehearsals. Meet the Asians... brings the best of Asian Calgarian young talent to the forefront.
Come and help us celebrate ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH.
Contact me here on fb for a button that will get you free admission to the show, only 350 seats are available.
Starring: Jenny Lam, Michelle Chiem, Paul Dang, Hervin Pesa, Linda London Nguyen, Dian Bui, Joann Bui, Linh Tran, Anthony Nghi, Micheal Khith, Amy Ann Do, Justin Matthew Salcedo, and Jacqueline Tran.
Theatre facilitation: Dinah Gaston
Stage Support: Thuong Tho Duong, Mylinh Hoang
Lighting: Allynne Chuong
Set Design: Khang Tran
6. The Ultimate Bollywood Experience
The Ultimate Bollywood Experience …Feast your eyes & tantalize your taste buds with the flavours of South Asia & Bollywood. You will be welcomed with bindi’s & flowers, escorted to your table. Enjoy a delicious meal whilst being entertained with variety of performances showcasing traditional & contemporary dance styles from across India. Participate in an interactive dance, enjoy a sari demonstration, henna tattoos and more…
Dress Attire: Formal
First come first serve.
150 persons Limited seating
Reserve your tickets today!
Bollywood ExtravaDanza -
June 5th @
7:00pm
Location: Nirvana Banquet Hall
#1009-5075 Falconridge Blvd. NE
Calgary, AB T3J 3K9
Contact for the cost and more information on Bollywood night:
Lata Patel 403-249-1656; 403-462-5474
For all other events, please visit:http://www.asianheritagecalgary.ca/