Saint John Showcases Asian Culture
The Government of Canada supports the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter
(firmenpresse) - SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 10/16/14 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Rodney Weston, Member of Parliament (Saint John), announced funding of $16,500 ($3,200 in 2014-2015 and $13,300 in 2015-2016) for the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. He made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
From May 3 to 30, 2015, the 8th edition of Asian Heritage Month Celebrations will take place in Saint John. The activities will feature traditional dance, musical and vocal performances from a variety of Asian-Canadian groups, including Vietnamese, Chinese and Filipino, a series of workshops presented by various local cultural groups, as well as cultural displays of traditional Asian art, costumes and heritage. The Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter promotes and celebrates the cultural heritage, art and history of Asian Canadians in the community.
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"Our Government is proud to support organizations that engage communities through arts and culture activities that help stimulate our local economy and vitality. Events like the Asian Heritage Month Celebrations showcase our rich cultural diversity."
"Our Government is pleased to partner with organizations who are working hard to ensure our cultural heritage continues to flourish. Each year, the Asian Heritage Month Celebrations offer a unique cultural experience through a variety of activities presented by numerous local artists, with the support of a great number of volunteers."
"The Asian Heritage Month Celebrations in Saint John were recently awarded the Progression Award by the Saint John Community Arts Board at the 2014 Originals. Our celebration is made possible with funding from Canadian Heritage. It allows us to showcase our rich Asian heritage and the achievements of Asian Canadians. Collectively, we have brought our communities closer and opened the doors to greater understanding about the complex Canadian identity."
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Marisa Monnin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
Canadian Heritage
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 16.10.2014 - 13:00 Uhr
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