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Glasgow Times
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Barras Hong Kong street market - what you need to know
Following the first-ever event of its kind at the East End venue in 2023, the market is hosting the special event once again for the third time this year. The Hong Kong market will return to the Barras on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025. The 'family-friendly event', which is free to enter, is set to be a 'vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration'. READ MORE: Global beauty brand opens 'first-ever' Scots store in Glasgow READ MORE: Popular Glasgow restaurant named one of 'Scotland's best' Here's exactly what you need to know about the market: When is it taking place? The market will open at 10am on Saturday, May 31, and close at 7pm that night. It will reopen at 10am on Sunday, June 1, before coming to a close at 4pm. Where is it taking place? The event will take place at the iconic Barras Market in the city's East End, which is located right next to the Barrowland Ballroom and close to Glasgow Green. What can market-goers expect? Market-goers can expect a range of stalls selling various items, including authentic Hong Kong cuisine and handcrafted goods. There will also be live entertainment for visitors to enjoy. Does it cost to enter the market? Those keen to attend won't have to fork out anything to enter the markets. The organisers described it as being a 'free entry and family-friendly' event. What have the event organisers said? Announcing the news, the Barras said: "The Hong Kong Market is back at Barras Market - for its third exciting year. "Saturday, May 31, between 10am and 7pm, and on Sunday, June 1 from 10am to 4pm. "Free entry and family friendly. "Get ready for a vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration as we transform the iconic Barras Market into a buzzing Hong Kong street scene! "Feast on authentic Hong Kong cuisine, discover handcrafted goods from local makers, and soak in live entertainment – including the always spectacular Lion Dance and more cultural performances throughout the weekend. "Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or just looking for a fun day out, this is one event you won't want to miss. "Come and experience a taste of Hong Kong right here in Glasgow!"
Time Out
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A massive pop-up celebrating Asian culture with free activities is coming to downtown Montreal for four days
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event that brings together artisans, over 30 vendors, and lovers of Asian culture. The ASIASIE Market celebrates Asian heritage and diversity through a vibrant marketplace of Asian goods at Time Out Market Montréal. Featuring over 30 vendors from around all across the continent of Asia (Cambodia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and more), this market promotes cross-cultural understanding through artisans, exchanges and cultural activities. Expect sake and tea workshops, an Asian traditional costume gathering, a Lion Dance performance and so much more! Time Out Market Montréal 's dishes and drinks prepared by some of the best chefs and restaurants in the city under one roof. When is the ASIASIE Market at Time Out Market Montréal? Head downtown to Time Out Market Montréal from May 22 to 25, 2025 to experience this celebration of Asia and Montréal's cultural diversity as part of Asian Heritage Month. What is the schedule for the ASIASIE Market? Here is the schedule below: Thursday, May 22 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: CBC Workshop: "How to Pitch to Media" 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremony and Portrait Studio: Attendees will have the opportunity to have their portrait taken by photographer Tim Chin during the opening ceremony. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Sake Workshop bu Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké in Quebec) Friday, May 23 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.: Japanese Tea Workshop by Reina Sakao 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.: Advanced Sake Workshop by Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké in Quebec) Saturday, May 24 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Asian Entrepreneurs and Creators in the Digital Age (YCPA) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m: Tea Workshop - Tasting of 20 Teas (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka, India) by Han Le (Thés Guru) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Asian Traditional Costume Gathering 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Asian Open Mic 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Introduction to Sake Workshop by Kuniko Fujita (Madame Saké in Quebec) Sunday, May 25 12:30 p.m.: Lion Dance by the Montreal Legacy Lion Dance & Wushu Team 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m.: Roundtable: The Pitfalls of Cultural Appropriation (CBC) 1: p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Daruma painting workshop 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Maneki-neko painting workshop What is ASIASIE Market? Founded by Yasuko Tadokoro and Thien Vu Dang, ASIASIE is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing events with the mission to build social, economic, and cultural ties between Asia and Quebec, promoting exchange, discovery, and the celebration of Asian culture. ASIASIE organizes a popular series of events celebrating Asian culture, including Japan Week, ASIASIE Market, YATAI MTL, POCHA MTL, and Ramen Ramen Fes. Which vendors will be at ASIASIE Market? Check out the amazing list here: 7Qiao studio, aecolyte, Alice & Theo, ArtsyTamiie, Atelier Tsubaki, Bangkok, BaoBao Playing Cards, Bask Hour, Black Daisies Jewelry, Bodhï Gourmet, Boutique Kodama, Boutique Meico, Calligraphie Maïka et Nijikai Saké, Chibi Chic, Dan Xie Cold Processed Soap, Em Bakehouse, Good Vibes Shop, Jus de Noix, KayTran Eyewear, Kimono Yuki, La brasserie San-Ô Saké inc., Le Rizen, Lotus Light Himalaya, Miya Candles, Paper and Rice Co., Pâtisserie Japonaise KotoAn Wagashi, Thé Sakao, Thés Guru, Café du Triangle D'Or.
CBC
10-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Dance connects these Asian Canadians to culture, and to others
May is Asian Heritage Month, and in the wake of the tragedy at a Vancouver festival celebrating the contributions of the Filipino community, the importance of celebrating Asian Canadians is front and centre. Dance plays a vital role in many Asian cultures, and for those living abroad, it can help connect them back to the place they or their ancestors came from. People have migrated from Asia to Canada for the last two centuries, according to the federal government, "bringing our society a rich cultural heritage." According to Statistics Canada, more than 1.4 million people of Asian heritage were living in B.C. in 2021 — about 28 per cent of the total population. In 2001, the federal government declared May Asian Heritage Month as a way to honour the contributions Canadians of Asian origin have made to this country. CBC spoke with several Asian Canadian dancers in B.C. to learn more about their passion for dance and why it's such an important part of who they are. Lion Dance can bring you out of your shell Growing up in Toronto, Anna Jing said she was quiet and introverted. The daughter of immigrant parents, she never felt connected to Chinese culture. She said she didn't really see the importance of it, either. She started learning wushu — a sort of contemporary kung fu — which naturally lends itself to Lion Dance. Lion Dance is a traditional dance performed in China and other Asian countries. When Jing arrived at UBC four years ago, she joined the school's Kung Fu association, where wushu and Lion Dance are both practiced. She was still shy, but learning more about her culture helped her connect with others, and made her an active participant in the community. "Meeting so many like-minded people who have the same goal as you to reconnect with their culture, to learn about wushu, learn about Lion Dance, perform for other people, it's very fulfilling," she said. "I feel like I've grown an immense amount because of this club. I've definitely learned to talk with a lot more people. I've learned to not shy away from who I truly am, and I think it's also because of the confidence I've gained in performing and learning this special sport for me." Mandala dance connects long-distance family members Veena Vinod and her family immigrated to Canada from India when she was five years old, about 20 years ago. While her parents wanted her to have access to all that Canada offered, they worried she would lose touch with her culture, Vinod said. As a child, she watched dance performances and asked her parents if she could be a dancer. In Vancouver, Vinod and her sister found Mandala Arts, a studio dedicated to traditional Indian dance. Now, Mandala dancing has become an important part of her identity. When she dances, Vinod feels a deep sense of connection to her family members in India — many of whom are dancers or are somehow connected to the arts — thousands of kilometres away. She's used to seeing her culture in books and media, she said, but being a dancer herself helps her live that culture. "Seeing the dance form adapt and grow, seeing how it's changed but kept the roots, seeing how it's grown and adapted, has been really great and made me feel close to the dance." Yosakoi unites communities Yuhei Shimada was working to become a Japanese teacher in Toronto when he came across Yosakoi, a Japanese dance combining tradition and innovation, and using wooden instruments. "I fell in love instantly," he said. "A lot of people from different cultural backgrounds, language backgrounds united together and enjoyed the moment together." Ultimately, he said, he wanted to share the language and culture of his home country with Canadians and felt Yosakoi was a perfect fit. A self-described "true Japanese with a Samurai spirit," Shimada brought his love of dance with him when he moved to Vancouver in 2022, where he started Appare Yosakoi. The kanji (or Japanese writing) for Appare, he said, means clear the sky. "When I first moved to Vancouver, everyone was like, 'Hey, welcome to Raincouver, rain, depression, cloud,' and I was like, 'Oh, that's sad,'" he recalled. "I knew how energetic the Yosakoi culture is, so I wanted to bring this culture to Vancouver. We dance to be the sun of this rain covered and light up the city and bring the people, like, joy and energy and smiles and all the positive vibe to the city." His group is now made up of more than a dozen members, about half of whom are Japanese, Shimada said. Their oldest member is in their 50s, while the youngest is in their teens, he added. "People don't speak the same language but they get together and [dance] together, united together." Punjabi culture 'rooted' in Bhangra While Kabeer Panesar has been dancing Bhangra for several years, he feels a sense of responsibility to share it with fellow South Asians, and with British Columbians as a whole. It's especially important to him during Asian Heritage Month. He described how a Bhangra move called the faslan, which means crops, mimics the way crop fields sway in the wind. "There's a lot of symbolism, a lot of cultural aspects that are involved in the dance," he said. "The culture is so deeply rooted in the dance, which is why I guess I'm so in love with it." Panesar said many people from outside Punjabi culture are coming to his dance studio, Vancity Dance, to learn more about the culture through Bhangra. As the popularity of South Asian music continues to soar, he said there's been a greater interest among non-Punjabi people. He said sharing his love of Bhangra honours his parents. "They came here with no money, with no support, and they made a life for themselves," he said. "They made life for us. So for us to be able to do something like this, give our culture back to our community, that's kind of the legacy that we want to leave behind. If our next generation can give back just the way we did, that would be amazing."
Glasgow Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Barras transformed into Hong Kong market for one weekend
After the first-ever event of its kind at the East End venue in 2023, the market is hosting the special event again for the third time this year. The Hong Kong market will return to the Barras on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 2025. The 'family-friendly event', which is free to enter, is set to be a 'vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration'. READ MORE: Glasgow Oasis fans fall victim to ticketing scams as millions lost Announcing the news, the Barras said: "The Hong Kong Market is back at Barras Market - for its third exciting year. "Saturday, May 31, between 10am and 7pm, and on Sunday, June 1 from 10am to 4pm. "Free entry and family friendly. "Get ready for a vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration as we transform the iconic Barras Market into a buzzing Hong Kong street scene! "Feast on authentic Hong Kong cuisine, discover handcrafted goods from local makers, and soak in live entertainment – including the always spectacular Lion Dance and more cultural performances throughout the weekend. "Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or just looking for a fun day out – this is one event you won't want to miss. "Come and experience a taste of Hong Kong right here in Glasgow!"
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ring in the Lunar New Year at Wai Kai's Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market
EWA BEACH, Hawaii (KHON2) — Wai Kai's Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market will be hosting a special Lunar New Year celebration from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. celebration will feature cultural festivities, shopping from local brands and a Lion Dance performance at 6:30 p.m. 10 Lunar New Year gifts to welcome the Year of the Snake Over 30 local vendors will be in attendance, with products such as farm-fresh produce, handmade crafts, goods and food trucks. There will also be a surf show at 7:30 p.m., featuring advanced surfers riding the Wai Kai Wave. 'At Wai Kai, we strive to create events that bring our community together and celebrate the diverse cultures that make Hawaii unique,' said Jerry Pupillo, vice president and general manager at Wai Kai. 'We're excited to welcome families and friends for this special Lunar New Year edition of Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market. Come enjoy the festivities and support local businesses in style.' Wai Kai is located within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach which features the Wai Kai Wave, dining and shopping more information, visit Wai Kai's website, Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market website or by calling (808) 900-3565. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
