New Books at the Asian Library (May 2025)

South Asian
Japanese
Korean

BJ1581.2 T42155 2020
जीवन के नियम / रिचर्ड टेंपल ; अनुवाद : डॉ. सुधीर दीक्षित / Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India : Pearson, in association with मंजुल पब्लिशिंग हाउस, 2020
CE61 I4 S45 2023
ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਸਥਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਮੂਲ ਸਿੱਖ…

Experience Kōdō: The Way of Japanese Incense

This May, we are honoured to welcome special guests from Japan for a weekend of public incense gatherings and lectures on Japanese incense tradition at the University of British Columbia. The program will provide a rich experience of incense culture with an array of activities focused around a special keynote lecture and symposium on Friday, […]

New Books at the Asian Library (April 2025)

Korean
South Asian
Japanese
Chinese

BL2238 C49 H33 2024
제주도 신당 이야기 / 하 순애 지음 / 제주 특별 자치도 제주시 : 한 그루, 2024
DS910.2 J3 K342 2024
근현대 한일 관계 와 국제 사회 / 강 상규, 김 세걸 공저 / 서울 특별시 : 한국 방송 통신 대학교 출판 문화원, 2024
DS916.5 A485 A53 2024
안 중근 의 평화 사상 과 인문학적 상상력 / 조 …

Celebrate Over 30 Years of Punjabi Language and Culture at UBC!

The Department of Asian Studies and the Asian Library are pleased to announce the 2025 essay competition in Punjabi for Punjabi language students, in association with the Harjit Kaur Sidhu Memorial Program. Students who were enrolled in a Punjabi language class or classes at a university, college, or at the pre-collegiate level in B.C. during […]

The Journey of Birds: A New Art Exhibit at the Asian Centre Foyer

Date: April 5 to April 30, 2025 Location: Asian Centre (1871 West Mall) (map) Hours: During Asian Library open hours (see hours) Visit the Asian Centre foyer this month to view The Journey of Birds, a new art exhibit presented by UBC graduate student Mengkai Zhang. This exhibit showcases five paintings and a series of […]

New Books at the Asian Library (March 2025)

Japanese
Korean
Chinese
South Asian

DS832.7 K6 G87 2024
グローバルな物語の時代と歴史表象 : 「PACHINKO パチンコ」が紡ぐ植民地主義の記憶 / 編著玄武岩, 金敬黙, 李美淑, 松井理恵 ; 著テッサ・モーリス=スズキ [and 15 others] / 東京都新宿区 : 青弓社, 2024
DS832.7 K6 K328 2024
「帰れ」ではなく「ともに」 : 川崎「祖国へ帰れは差別」裁判とわたしたち / 石橋学, 板垣竜太…

Celebrating New Year Traditions at the Asian Library

On Sunday, February 16th, the UBC Asian Library welcomed children and families for Kids Take Over UBC 2025. This year’s theme, “Bridges Across Time, Seasons, and Cultures in Asia,” was presented in collaboration with Nitobe Memorial Garden and Chung | Lind Gallery. As part of this theme, the library has created a special display showcasing […]

Kids Take Over UBC 2025: Event Recap

On Sunday February 16th, the UBC Asian Library welcomed kids and families to campus for Kids Take Over UBC 2025! This year’s theme was Bridges Across Time, Seasons, and Cultures in Asia, in collaboration with the Nitobe Gardens and the Chung | Lind Gallery. We had approximately 520 guests visit us between 11am-4pm to participate […]