Asian Heritage Month

Since 1993, the month of May has been celebrated as Asian Heritage Month in many regions of Canada, to commemorate the contributions that people of Asian descent has had in shaping and building the country.  In May of 2002, the government of Canada officially declared May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada.

I found that out last year.  In mid-May.  Oops.

So this year, International Village will be hosting its very first Asian Heritage Month Exhibition and Day of Celebration at 88 West Pender beginning May 1, 2013.

The Asian Heritage Month Exhibition and Day of Celebration will feature an exhibit of clay miniatures in the centre court throughout the month of May.  The miniatures reflect iconic Chinese food stalls and shops that have existed since the 1900s, and can still be found in a similar fashion in Chinatown today.  A select number of traditional outfits from various Asian cultures will also be displayed.

On May 11, 2013, International Village will also host a Day of Celebration from 12:00 – 5:00pm, featuring cultural performances from local groups.

This is my thanks to all the people of Asian descent for their contributions to the cultural landscape of Vancouver.  For you, I willingly spent my mornings sorting out logistics, nights squinting at Illustrator, weekends and afternoons building display cabinets and dressing up mannequins.

Drawn and put together by yours truly