The Philippines is a country with a deep and rich cultural history, and has been the top country of birth of immigrants in Canada, according to the 2016 Statistic Canada Census. Yet, how much do we know about the Philippines and its people, especially those who have emigrated to Canada and made their home here? … Continue reading
Philippines HISTORAMA — the history of the Philippines presented creatively through short plays, songs and dances — is brought to you in 2019 by popular demand! (Free seating starts at 1:45pm. Arrive early. Refreshments provided at intermission.) Co-written by historian Atty. Bernie Julve and community leader Carmelita Salonga Tapia, with input and advice from the … Continue reading
Philippines HISTORAMA — the history of the Philippines presented creatively through short plays, songs and dances — is brought to you in 2019 by popular demand! (Free seating starts at 1:45pm. Arrive early. Refreshments provided at intermission.) Co-written by historian Atty. Bernie Julve and community leader Carmelita Salonga Tapia, with input and advice from the … Continue reading
By Celia Leung & Esmie Gayo McLaren We can’t wait for Celia Leung and Esmie Gayo McLaren’s exhibit, Just Breathe – Scenes, Sounds, and Scents in Romantic Watercolours ! The opening reception is May 4, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Jeunesse Gallery of Fine Arts, 2668 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. The exhibit will … Continue reading
Take a look at some great opportunities to give a hand and learn more about intercultural history in Pacific Canada! Coming up is our feature event: Philippines Historama 2019. Four volunteers are needed to assist in ticket and ushering duties. To get involved, email our volunteer coordinator at pchc.vol@gmail.com or fill out a volunteer form! Continue reading
The Spring 2019 Newsletter is out! Click through the image above for many exciting developments, including upcoming events, community news and past events. If you missed this newsletter in your inbox, click here to subscribe. You can also find an archive of past newsletters here. Continue reading
The Cross Cultural Strathcona Walking Tour: Find out more about how early immigrants helped build Vancouver while exploring Vancouver’s east side neighbourhoods The Cross Cultural Strathcona Walking Tour celebrates the rich layered history of Vancouver’s downtown east side neighbourhoods: Hogan’s Alley, Jewish Strathcona, Japantown (Powell Street) and Chinatown. The guided walking tour builds awareness of … Continue reading
The Joy Luck Club A Retrospective Screening with Tamlyn Tomita Beloved by audiences around the world, The Joy Luck Club (dir. Wayne Wang) has provoked heated debates about race, gender, and representation. Twenty-five years after its release, and on the heels of the recent success of Crazy Rich Asians, please join us for an anniversary … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce our second set of “The Things We Carry’’ storytelling circles that will take place on the November 24th (1 pm – 5 pm). This event is free to those who sign up in advance and light refreshments will be provided. Thanks for the enthusiastic response from the community for our first set … Continue reading
The Flowery Scroll is the English name given to a Ming Dynasty love story, sung as an epic muyu (wooden fish) song, and the oldest published of its kind documenting muyu lyrics. Sung as early as the 1710s in South China and renowned throughout Europe when translations reached that continent, The Flowery Scroll is the … Continue reading
Following the resounding success of last year’s Multi Voices, One Heart (MVOH), PCHC-MoM, U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion and partners are proud to offer the 2018 sequel in Vancouver, “The Fleeting Soundscape of Early Pacific Canada”, in support of the community’s effort to obtain UNESCO World Heritage designation for Vancouver Chinatown. Though little known in present-day … Continue reading
