The Month of May is Asian Heritage Month. This
acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their
contributions to Canada.
Canada's cultural diversity strengthens the country socially,
politically and economically in innumerable ways. Asian Heritage Month is an
ideal occasion for all to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of various Asian
cultures.
Canadians are invited to take part in the
festivities that commemorate the legacy of Asian Canadians and their many
contributions which have helped Canada
to become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today.
For more information, visit the web site http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca
In Saskatchewan,
Asian Heritage Month was commemorated at the Regina Multifaith
Forum Dinner of Understanding and Recognition May 8, 2007.
In Saskatchewan,
many events were planned to commemorate Asian Heritage Month, 2006. Here are
some of the highlights. Please email hrobison@accesscomm.ca
to add an event to this flier. Let us know if you are planning a May 2007 Asian
Heritage Month event!
April 8 to
May 2, 2006
The
recent works of Wee Lee are exhibited at the Assiniboia Art
Gallery, 2429 11th Avenue, Regina.
The Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wee Lee is an award winning nature artist
and his technique combines Western realism with Oriental brushwork. Wee Lee
studied Chinese brush painting at the Oriental
Art School
in Saigon before moving to Canada
in 1978. Wee Lee is fascinated by all living creatures in the environment. His
close-up, intimate paintings of nature capture the birds, flora and fauna of
our local parks, wilderness refuges and even his own backyard.
In addition to his active exhibition record, Wee Lee has painted dioramas for
the Royal Saskatchewan
Museum and murals for the City of Moose Jaw and Duck
Lake. His work is part of
many public and private collections including, the Canadian Museum of
Civilization, Saskatchewan Arts Board, City of Regina, Dofasco Canadian
Collection, Ducks Unlimited, the University of South Dakota and SGI Canada to
name a few. For more information or to view the recent works of Wee Lee visit
the web site: http://www.assiniboia.com/
May 1-31, 2006
Asian Sport Education and Culture (ASEC)
International will distribute resource materials to all Saskatchewan schools in May. The resource
guides will help teachers plan Experience
Asia learning opportunities. ASEC International is presenting several
workshops about Asia at schools around Saskatchewan
including Redvers, Saskatoon, Regina,
Eyebrow and Christopher
Lake. ASEC, based in Regina, is also presenting
Sepak Takraw (Asian kick volleyball) at several conferences in May. For more
information about ASEC International or to book a school Asia
presentation, call (306) 584-8778 or visit the web site: www.asecint.org
Tuesday May
9, 2006 Dinner of Recognition and Understanding, 6 pm in Regina
The Regina Multifaith Forum is organizing this vegetarian
and non vegetarian dinner of recognition and understanding. There will be live
musical entertainment and an awards ceremony. Tickets are $25 per person. For
tickets please call Gwen at 522-7388 or Jean at 522-1514. You may also call the
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan at 721-2767.
Saturday, May 20, 2006 Varshik Bhojan, 6 pm
in Regina
Varshik
Bhojan, the Annual Fundraising Dinner of the Hindu Samaj of Southern
Saskatchewan Inc. will be held at the Conesus Arts Centre, Regina. The event features divine East Indian
Vegetarian Cuisine and Unique Entertainment. Hors d’oeuvres are served at 6 pm
and dinner at 6:45 pm with entertainment to follow. Tickets are $35 for adults
and $20 for children. A tax deductible receipt can be arranged. For more
information visit the web site: http://nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/hindutemple/Welcome.html
or phone for tickets: Neeru (789-0001; Yashu (584-9352), Urmila (522-6084).
Thursday, May 25, 2006 Menaka Thakkar Dance
Company, 7:30 pm in Regina
New Dance
Horizons and the India Canada Association present Menaka Thakkar Dance Company
under the artistic direction of Menaka Thakkar. This original choreography
features Bharatanatyam and Odissi dance styles. Chitra Warrior Princess, is a
feminist retelling of an episode from the Mahabharata inspired by a play by
Rabindranath Tagore. Parashakti Primordial Energy, is a hopeful dance about the
cycle of Creation from pre-creation to birth to sustained energy to destruction
and rebirth. The event will be held in the Shirley Bell Theatre, Connexus Arts
Centre, Regina.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (65 and older) and students. To
order tickets call the box office at (306) 525-9999. www.newdancehorizons.ca or www.menakaththakkardance.org
Sunday, May 28, 2006 Walk for Values, 3 pm to
6 pm in Regina
The Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Organization in Canada,
Regina Chapter, is organizing a Walk for Values from 3 pm to 6
pm in Regina.
The walkathon does not require participants to pledge money for a cause but
requests participants to pledge to practice at least one of the five basic
human values in their lives throughout the year. According to the Sathya Sai Education
in Human Values (SSEHV) Program, there are five basic Human Values that are
universal and common to all of nations, cultures and religions. They are Truth,
Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-Violence. The walk begins at the
Science Centre and is three kilometers. The walk is
open to everyone: youth, children and adults as individuals or as a family or a
group representing a school, business, community or faith. Refreshments will be
served at the end of the Walk. May 28th has been declared as Human
Values Day in the City of Regina
by the Mayor. For more information or to register for the event please contact:
Dr.M.V.Kanchana, National Education Co-ordinator, Sri
Sathya Sai Baba Organization in Canada Tel: 306-585-7065
e.mail: kanchana@accesscomm.ca