Society News
2014 Vancouver New Music Festival
Composers and sound artists all over the world are turning their ears to the music of the earth and its people to reconsider what artistic creation really means in a context that fosters sustainable ideas about creativity, culture, and tradition.
Vancouver International Film Festival 2014
September 25 – October 10, 2014 Various locations viff.org DISCONCERTO (Mahoro Ekimae Kyosokyoku) Omori Tatsushi (Japan, 123 min) Fri. Sep 26, 8:15 pm, International Village
Powell Street Festival 2014 Pictures
The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival was a great success! Thank you for all of you who made it out to the Festival this year!
Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference (JCYLC)
Between September 19 and 21st, Japanese Canadian young leaders from across the country will gather in Vancouver for the 2014 Japanese Canadian Young Leaders Conference
The 7th Annual Oppenheimer Park Community Art Show: Crossing Boundaries
Oppenheimer Park is pleased to present Crossing Boundaries, an exhibition showcasing artworks from Oppenheimer Park community. Included are paintings, drawings, print, sculptures, carvings, mixed media and video works.This year, the exhibition takes “crossing boundaries” as its focus with a variety of interpretations.
Exhibition Closes Sept 13! Music Temple by Emi Honda & Jordan McKenzie
Honda and McKenzie began Elfin Saddle after migrating from Canada’s lush west coast to Montreal, transporting their nature-inspired, ethnically ambiguous folk creations to the urban environs of the east.
Hapa Palooza Festival 2014
Canada’s Largest Celebration of Mixed Heritage & Hybrid Identity September 23-28, 2014 Various locations hapapalooza.com Now in its fourth year, Hapa-palooza Festival is Canada’s largest
What are we? symposium honouring nikkei identity
Be a part of this dynamic meeting of creative minds to discuss how our past informs our present. World renowned artist Kip Fulbeck will get us started with a morning keynote. Respected elders will share a brief historical perspective. In the afternoon, Kip and a panel of nikkei arts & culture professionals who have joined us from Quebec, Ontario, California, and BC will present some of their thoughts and ideas for the future. There will be plenty of time for lively discussion and active participation.
Thank you to the volunteers!
Along with another fantastic Powell Street Festival came another group of fantastic volunteers. Over 200 individuals formed a community, working together to make the best possible
Thank you from Powell Street Festival
Photo by Jeanie Ow, 2014 Dear Powell Street Festival Supporters, The 38th Annual Powell Street Festival was a great success! Thank you for all of
Nikkei National Museum – EMC Heritage Trust competition
Nikkei National Museum is a finalist this year in the international EMC Heritage Trust competition – one of seven finalists in the world and the
Traditional Japanese Rhythm on Three Strings – Tsugaru Shamisen Concert
The Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver is proud to present the ‘Traditional Japanese Rhythm on Three Strings – Tsugaru Shamisen Concert, as part of the 125th anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver, on August 29th at 7pm at the Orpheum Annex.