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Celebrate Diwali with the Asian Library!

By phchow on October 24, 2023

Sponsored by the Associate University Librarian Research & Scholarship and the Hindi-Urdu Language Program Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm (Programming: 12:30pm to 1:00pm; Food & Mingling: 1:00pm to 1:30pm) Location: Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall) (direction) Program: Welcome: Iori Khuhro Land Acknowledgement & Introduction to the Asian Library: Shirin Eshghi […]

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七夕 – Evening of Sevens in China, Japan, and Korea

By phchow on August 21, 2023

This year the Evening of Sevens, or the Double Seventh Festival (meaning, a celebration on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month), will fall on the 22nd of August. Double Seventh is being celebrated throughout East Asia though each country has its own origin stories and has developed unique and distinctive ways of observing […]

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Collections, Featured, Festivals, Japanese language, Korean language, Language learning, Resources | Read More | No Comments

Nowruz: A Celebration of Renewal, Unity, and Tradition

By phchow on March 20, 2023

Introduction Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year or Iranian New Year, is an ancient festival that has evolved and adapted over the centuries. Celebrated by millions of people worldwide, this unique event marks the beginning of the solar year and the arrival of spring. As a rich cultural experience, Nowruz transcends borders, embodying the […]

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Librarian Picks: Holiday Reads

By feedwordpress on December 13, 2022

Librarians at Asian Library have compiled recommendations for you to read while you relax during the upcoming winter holiday break. You are welcome to visit the Asian Library and check them out.

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Happy Diwali!

By feedwordpress on October 24, 2022

Posted in Displays, Diwali, Featured, Festivals, Library display, South Asian language | Read More | No Comments

Librarian Picks: Holiday Reads

By phchow on September 13, 2022

‘Tis the Season! Librarians at Asian Library have compiled recommendations for you to read while you relax during the upcoming winter holiday break. You are welcome to visit the Asian Library and check them out.

Posted in Carousel, Chinese language, Collections, Festivals, Japanese language, Korean language, South Asian language | Read More | No Comments