Hapa-Palooza Festival: September 7-10, 2011 – A Vancouver Celebration of Mixed-Roots Arts + Ideas

August 29th, 2011 by Patricia Lim | No Comments

Hapa-Palooza: A Vancouver Celebration of Mixed-Roots Arts and Ideas is a new cultural festival that celebrates the city’s identity as a place of hybridity, synergy and acceptance. A vibrant fusion of music, dance, literary, artistic and film performances, Hapa-Palooza places

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Arts and culture events this weekend (and beyond)

March 30th, 2010 by Benjamin Yong | No Comments

Looking for a couple of fun, Asian-culturally enriched activities to do this spring? Look no further!

March 27th to May 27th (Daily) – Vancouver Museum

The Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut Street)  is showcasing a new multimedia exhibit called Shattering … more »


Futuristic and Techno-Global: The Ceramics of Brendan Lee Satish Tang

February 5th, 2010 by Ricepaper intern | No Comments

By Candice Okada

There are few people who can address the seriousness of colonialism and cultural appropriation in a manner that is both humorous and aesthetically meaningful. Brendan Lee Satish Tang is one artist who has successfully sparked a dialogue … more »


Milton and Fei Wong: Cultural Leaders

February 5th, 2010 by Ricepaper intern | No Comments

By Deanne Beattie

Milton K. Wong is, in person, every bit the leader you might imagine him to be. By reputation, he is known as a quick and resourceful businessman and community leader,  and a fervent dragon boat supporter as … more »


For the Love of Silk: The Creative Work of Fumie von Dehn

November 22nd, 2009 by Ricepaper Staff | No Comments

Written by Amy Chow
Photos by Melissa Dex Guzman

Fumie von Dehn admits that while growing up in Japan during the ’80s she wasn’t that interested in kimonos. “I was into club music, fashion from Europe and not so much … more »