By phchow on April 8, 2024
April is Sikh Heritage Month in B.C. and is a special time for celebrating Sikh culture, art, and history, as well as honoring the invaluable contributions of the Sikh community to Canada. It carries great significance for Sikhs as it was during this auspicious month that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last human Sikh […]
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By phchow on March 1, 2024
The Asian Library is currently hosting a display featuring hina ningyō and koinobori in celebration of Girl’s Day and Children’s Day. Hina ningyō are a set of dolls that represent the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians in ancient court dress. They are set up on a tiered platform in celebration of hina matsuri (doll festival), […]
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By phchow on January 19, 2024
We at Asian Library are excited to welcome you and your family to campus on Sunday, February 18, from 10 am to 4 pm! Hosted by UBC Campus + Community Planning, Kids Take Over UBC brings together campus partners to host family-friendly activities in their venues and across the campus. Museums, arts and cultural amenities, […]
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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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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 […]
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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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