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CapU in Photos: Asian Heritage Month

Written by Patrick Leung

Published8 July, 2024

Photo credit Patrick Leung and Carrie Jung

In May, CapU celebrated Asian Heritage Month and discovered the rich tapestry of culture, history and contributions by Asian communities in Canada.

Student dance group in the Birch Building Cafeteria

Part of Capilano University’s Change Education Series, Asian Heritage Month at CapU offered a mix of food, music and film events, panel discussions and seminars.

By sharing our stories and experiences, we gain a greater understanding of the unique challenges and triumphs shared by Canadians of Asian heritage.

Poster for Asian Heritage Month 2024 — In 2002, the Government of Canada officially signed the declaration announcing May as Asian Heritage Month.

CapU instructors Carrie Jung and Susan Romeo-Gilbert with Karina Zhou, a Chinese-Canadian writer and artist — CapU instructors Carrie Jung and Susan Romeo-Gilbert with Karina Zhou, a Chinese-Canadian writer and artist.

Samurai sword fighting — Yuki Kedoin performed Tate, a choreographed theatrical sword combat technique performed by stage and film professionals.

Samurai sword fighting — Haruno Niiyama, teaching CapU students Samurai sword-fighting techniques.

Yuki and Haruno perform a scene — Yuki and Haruno, actors on the show Shogun, perform a scene.

Staff and students practice Japanese sword performance — Staff and students practice the art of Hitotose – Japanese sword performance.

Students and staff posing together at the sword fighting workshop — Students and staff posing together with Yuki and Haruno after the Samurai sword-fighting workshop.

Change Education Series

A collection of events uniting the CapU community against hate and racism while embracing understanding and diversity.

Change Education Series

Student dance group in the Birch Building Cafeteria — This student dance group put on an exciting performance in the Birch Building Cafeteria.

Student dance group in the Birch Building Cafeteria — Performing a solo dance routine.

Students watching the student dance performances in the Birch Building Cafeteria — Many students gathered to watch the student dance performances in the Birch Building Cafeteria.

Student performing an Indian dance routine in the Birch Building Cafeteria — Student performing an Indian dance routine in the Birch Building Cafeteria.

Students join the performers on the dance floor — Students join the performers on the dance floor.

Students and staff wearing traditional clothing of their heritage — Students and staff wearing traditional clothing of their heritage on “Wear Your Culture Day.”