Past Events

Global News: Calgary celebrates Asian Heritage Month with 19 events in May

May is a time to celebrate the achievements and cultures of diverse Asian communities in Canada, the AHF said, and to reflect on the roots of anti-Asian racism in Canadian institutions. From the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1800s and the internment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War, the AHF is calling on Calgarians to not forget how painful Asian Canadian history is.

Chinook Blast: ImaginAsian Night Market

Let’s embrace winter with a celebration of light! The ImaginAsian Night Market features the sights, sounds and taste of Calgary’s diverse Asian-Canadian communities. 

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CTV News: How to celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Calgary

May marks Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the culture and history of Canadians of Asian heritage.

The City of Calgary suggests citizens mark the occasion by attending a festival or learning event, supporting Asian-owned businesses, or exploring a cultural neighbourhood in Calgary such as Chinatown or International Avenue.

3D Projection Show on Central Library for Asian Heritage Month - 2021

Calgary, AB – Asian Heritage Foundation (Southern Alberta) teams up with Studio Luma to light up the Calgary’s Central Library with a 30 minute projection video to mark the end of Asian Heritage Month.

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F.O.C.U.S. on Seniors at our Chinook Blast Asian Market

Come find F.O.C.U.S. on Seniors at our Chinook Blast Asian Market with home-baked goods, games for all ages, and even a cultural Indian dance prepared for all from February 3 to 5 at Calgary’s City Hall!

Budaya Nusantara Association on Chinook Blast Asian Market

Come to our Chinook Blast Asian Market 2023 in Calgary’s City Hall Atrium from February 3 to 5 to see one of our many participating groups, Budaya Nusantara demostrate the traditional art of batik making, as well as try your own hands on the art! There will be batik attire, sarongs, and scarves for sale.

 

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FascinAsian Film Festival on Chinook Blast Asian Market


FascinAsian will have a booth at the Chinook Blast Asian Market 2023 where you can learn more, pick up a Festival pass, add your name to the mailing list, find out how to volunteer and win some prizes. Come see them at Calgary’s City Hall Atrium from February 3 to 5.

Learn Chinese brush painting on Chinook Blast Asian Market

Chinese brush painting is one of two main techniques in Chinese painting and contributes to the world’s oldest continuous artistic traditions. Known in Chinese as shuǐ-mò (水墨, “water and ink”), this art form uses simple ingredients and considerable skill and technique to create something beautiful. Come visit our Chinook Blast Asian Market 2023 from February 3 to 5 to see Calgary Artist Group brush paint live in Calgary’s City Hall Atrium.

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