In a follow up to The Big Durian, William Tham continues his journey through Indonesia, leaving Jakarta for the cultural hub of Yogyakarta in Central Java. The ancient baths of Yogyakarta’s …
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This is the first in a short series of articles based on William Tham’s experiences traveling in Indonesia, starting in Jakarta and ending at the Ijen Crater on its far east. …
This year marks UBC’s 100th year in the making. To celebrate this special achievement, UBC’s Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies, a multidisciplinary program that explores the history, culture, and …
Festival Accès Asie, or Montréal Asian Heritage Festival, helped to make Asian Heritage Month in Canada a reality. The Festival is organized around events featuring artists of Asian origins or …
Ginger Garden was launched in 2013 in Montreal, under the name of “Chinese tea salon”, inspired by many tea houses of Mary Wong. “Tea house”, as originated in China (茶館, …
I have been in Vancouver for some time now, but it’s surprising how much the city still has to offer. Once the usual attractions are out of the way-Stanley Park, …
‘Diaspora’ was originally written by William Tham for ‘Little Basket 2016’ by the Malaysian independent publisher Fixi Novo, and it is also being featured in the upcoming ‘Young in Malaysia’ anthology …
William Tham briefly took some time off from his studies to work in a laboratory in China, but eventually ended up leaving early. He caught a fast train and emerged …
Take note, Torontonians! Lucy Kirkwood’s acclaimed Chimerica , directed by Christopher Abraham and co-produced by the Canadian Stage and The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, is premiering at the Bluma Appel Theatre in downtown Toronto from March …
Several years ago, William Tham returned to Malaysia for the summer, only to find himself suffering a fit of restlessness. He boarded a morning train to the south, leaving the …