May 15, 2012

Asian Heritage Events


Asian Heritage Manitoba has many activities planned for the month of May, 2012. 
Watch Asian Manitoban performances and celebrate Asian culture. 
Our annual Festival at the Forks is one of the highlights.


ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH DISPLAY 
Throughout the month of May 
Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street 

POETRY READING and WORKSHOP by SALLY ITO 
May 15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre 
181 McPhillips Street

Poet Sally Ito, author of Alert to Glory, presents a poetry reading and a writing workshop. 

TAI-CHI/CHI-KUNG WORKSHOP 
May 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Near the Canopy between Forks Market and Johnson Terminal
Admission Free 

ASIAN CANADIAN FESTIVAL at THE FORKS 
May 20 and 21, 2012
Sunday Schedule: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
Monday Schedule: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 
At The Forks under the Canopy
Admission Free 

Entertainment, Asian cooking demonstrations, and cultural displays.

READING by RABINDRANATH MAHARAJ
May 23, 7:30 pm
McNally Robinson, 1120 Grant Avenue
Admission Free 

Join us for a reading by Rabindranath Maharaj, award-winning author of The Amazing Absorbing Boy

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL in BRANDON
May 27, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm 
City Hall in Brandon, Manitoba
Admission Free

MAPLES HERITAGE SHOW
Mon., May 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Maples Collegiate, 1330 Jefferson Ave. 

CLOSING CEREMONY - 
SHOWCASE of ASIAN CANADIAN DRUMMING & DANCE 
June 9, 7:00 pm
Manitoba Theatre for Young People (at The Forks)
Tickets: $10
Tickets available from board members: 
Rod Cantiversos: 489-8894  
Muni Mysore: 895-7242  

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