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Randa Ghazy's "light tales of a young Muslim woman who, oddly enough, is not a terrorist"
From the International Herald Tribute: "Meet Jasmine, the heroine of OGGI FORSE NON AMMAZZO NESSUNO (Perhaps I Won't Kill Anyone Today), a novel by Randa Ghazy (which has yet to be translated into English) that gives a multiethnic spin to the popular chick-lit genre. At the same time, the title's tagline - "light tales of a young Muslim woman who, oddly enough, is not a terrorist" - is a tip-off that deeper broodings are in store.
The author claims that the work is not autobiographical, though Ghazy, like her heroine, is an Italian-born 20-year-old of Egyptian extraction raised in a traditional Muslim household. It's not an easy act to master. Straddling two often-opposing cultures, "you're never calm, never serene," Ghazy said, admitting to considerable inner turmoil.
And most young women, regardless of their cultural or ethnic extraction, will relate to family feuds caused by generational gaps, or the career-over-children conundrum, or the debate over virginity; and many have agonized that their dreams and aspirations could crumble under the pressure of social obligations." (read article @ www.iht.com).
Posted by Tamiko | May 29, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags:
Journey into Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in both the US and Canada...hope you're celebrating. Take a look at CNN's interactive Asian Heritage Month site (www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/asian.american) for clips, articles, and issues in the community (or what CNN thinks is an issue) today:
* Push to achieve tied to Asian-American suicide rate
* Gallery: Notable Asian-Americans
* A glance at some Asian-American pioneers
* Building bridges through hip hop
* 'Heroes' star Oka enjoying breakout status
* Are Asian students smarter?
* An Asian glass ceiling?
* Asian men want 'real' roles in Hollywood
* What it's like growing up as a Hapa
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Richmond Night Market | May 18-Oct 8, 2007
Revel in the sites, sounds and tastes of the annual RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET for its seventh summer from May 18 to Oct 8 (Friday, Saturdays, Sundays and long weekends).
Bring back memories of night markets abroad by visiting the over 250 booths offering cosmetics to cell-phone accessories to AUTHENTIC FOOD DISHES. Oooh, remember those grilled sausages brushed with tangy sauce from Taipei's night markets? Or those sticky-rice tubes in spicy red sauce from Seoul's night markets? Or the trinkets and doo-dads found in night markets from Hong Kong to Bangkok to Singapore?
7:00 p.m. to midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Sundays and long weekends)
Location: 12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
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Vancouver Chinatown Night Market | May 19-Sept 9, 2007
CHINATOWN NIGHT MARKET will come alive every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and long weekends from May 19 to September 9 from 6:30pm-11:00pm. Wander to stalls and tables loaded with bargain-merchandise like CDs, clothes, novelty items, FOOD, accessories, and those dragon beard cotton candy balls filled with crushed peanuts and sugar...the ones that look like cotton balls?
Where: Vancouver Chinatown, 100 & 200 block of Keefer Street (between Gore, Main & Columbia Street)
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Info (incl. if you want to sell): 604.682.8998 or email: vcma@infinite.net
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M Ward | "Chinese Translation"
Oregon-based folk musician M. Ward's song Chinese Translation--from the album Post-War--has been described as "truly timeless". Vanity Fair stated the album's message was a response to the question, "How will America heal once (if) this craze in Iraq is over". A gentle melody with narrative lyrics, the accompanying video for "Chinese Translation" is decidedly quirky. (go under the cut for video).
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The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy
Once upon a time, sushi was considered that "weird food made of raw fish that them Japanese folks eat...lazy bums, can't even bother to cook their fish." Somehow, this raw fish stuff became a global phenomenon. (*poor fish, poor ocean*) And up around the corner springs another sushi joint. (*wrinkle nose*) What people think passes as sushi at least. The poseurs have memorized the sushi vocab into their everyday lexicon: hamachi, tamago, amaebi, unagi, toro, maguro. And no, california rolls and yam rolls are not really sushi, please.
All in all, sushi is an art in the motherland. Sushi chefs apprentice for years and years before they get to even handle some nori; they cook the sushi rice to perfection for the first year or so, then maybe they can handle the fish...maybe.
But looky here, writer Sasha Issenberg looks into the sushi craze in his book, The Sushi Economy: Globalization and The Making of a Modern Delicacy:
"A riveting combination of culinary biography, behind-the-scenes restaurant detail, and a unique exploration of globalization's dynamics, journalist Sasha Issenberg traces sushi's journey from Japanese street snack to global delicacy."
Posted by Tamiko | May 13, 2007
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7 rooz | connecting Persian communities around the world
What is 7rooz? 7rooz (pronounced "Haft Rooz") is a spot where you can find Persian Events, latest news and upcoming get-togethers of Iranian communities all around the world. The site also connects you to Persian radio, TV shows, jokes, and more.
The folks behind 7rooz came up with the idea of the site while driving towards Santa Cruz on Highway 17, one sunny California day. From that one thought, you can now search for Persian events in countless areas such as San Francisco/Bay Area, Orange County, NYC, San Diego, Washington DC, LA, all other states; Vancouver, Ottawa, T-Dot, Edmonton, other parts of Canada; and Europe. Any ideas to report? Send ideas and comments to feedback@7rooz.com.
For those in the go, you can access events on wireless devices such as mobile phones, PDAs and handspring handhelds via http://mobile.7rooz.com.
Posted by Tamiko | May 11, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags:
8TH Annual Comedy Night : ETCH-YOUR-SKETCH SKETCHOFF!#$%!! | May 18-19, 2007
With group names such as Slant Eyed Peas, Lick the Wax Tadpole, SFUU Man Chu, The Yangtzers, Bananadrama, and Disoriental, 6 groups of Asian Canadian performers and writers will gather, perform and compete at VACT's 8th Annual Asian Comedy Night : SKETCHOFF!#$%!! Etch-YOUR-Sketch at the Roundhouse Theatre on May 18 and 19.
8TH Annual Comedy Night : ETCH-YOUR-SKETCH SKETCHOFF!#$%!!
May 18 & 19, 2007 | 8:00 nightly
At the Roundhouse Performance Centre
Tix: $12 in advance in person at the Roundhouse Theatre (604.713.1800),
OR online on www.vact.ca; $15 cash at the door
After Party tix: $8 in advance, $12 at door. Both nights & After-Party! : $30 in advance. ( * includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink and finger food. Venue TBA)
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Rwanda: From Darkness to Hope | film screening, May 10
Building Bridges with Rwanda (BBR) invites you to a special evening remembering the 13th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. A hope-filled evening of slides, food, wine and a screening and talkback session with filmmaker Claude Adams and his film Out of the Darkness, a 1-hour documentary looking at the crisis of justice in Rwanda, 4 years after the 1994 genocide.
Rwanda: From Darkness to Hope
Thursday, May 10, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Suggested donation is $10-20 but no one will be turned away.
Roundhouse Theatre Performance Centre<
INFO: Lama Mugabo at 778.839.4839 or www.bbrwanda.org
Posted by Tamiko | May 7, 2007
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Suggested donation is $10-20 but no one will be turned away.
Roundhouse Theatre Performance Centre<
INFO: Lama Mugabo at 778.839.4839 or www.bbrwanda.org
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Creative transportation around the world
From Damn Cool Pics Blog, a series of photos from around the world showcasing how creative people can get when it comes to transporting animals, goods, people, or all their belongings in the world on bicycles, scooters, and occasionally a truck, train or car.
See the whole slew of amazing pics @ Damn Cool Pics
Posted by Tamiko | May 6, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags:
CBC Asian Heritage Flashback
CBC Media archivist ANU SAHOTA brings to life flashback treasures exclusively found in the CBC Archives through a daily blog. Throughout the month of May, CBC's Asian Heritage Month archive blog "will feature excerpts from CBC Radio and Television programs of the past with the aim of complementing the many AHM events scheduled across the country."
For those who have been looking for the true spirit of Asian Heritage Month, check out the wonderful clips that have captured the stories, history and experiences of Canadians of Asian descent ... including those who have rejected being pigeon-holed as "Asian Canadian." Anu's first blog post features a clip from a 1958 episode of a television documentary Here and There that follows Darshan Singh Gill, a young Sikh man newly arrived to Victoria, B.C. Enjoy Anu's daily dose of Asian heritage at cbc.ca/asianheritage.
Posted by Alden | May 3, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags: Flashback
Cinco de Mayo | May 5 = tequila, tequila, tequila
En Espanol CINCO DE MAYO literally means "The Fifth of May" and on this national holiday of Mexico, tequila lovers (et al) unite to commemorate the victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin over the French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (learn more here).
All in all, CINCO DE MAYO celebrations combine food, drink, music and dancing...you'll find plenty of events in your area...but if you live in Vancouver, you can check a list of Cinco de Mayo club events around the city HERE; or a BC Liquor-sponsored (belated) Cinco de Mayo festival with free Corona samples on May 12 (Info HERE); or a free Vancouver Farmer's Market Cinco de Mayo concert this Saturday, May 5 (Info HERE); or Salsa Vancouver's Cinco de Mayo (info HERE).
Posted by Tamiko | May 3, 2007 | Comments (1)Tags:
Rascalz's Red 1 Returns
Rascalz's Red 1 goes solo with Beg For Nothing
One of Canada's pioneering hip hop groups and also undisputed Van-City on the map establishers, the Rascalz's Red 1 has gone solo and his first single, No Fuss is making the rounds on the waves and net now. The featured vocalist is no stranger to collaborations with the Vancouver MC as he did the hook on the Rascalz's Vancouver anthem Top of the World - reggae star, Barrington Levy. The No Fuss video with a Caribbean looking locale also features another very special Caribbean guest with a cameo by Damian Marley - a hookup no doubt put together by Direct Current Media's Sol Guy who's other artist K'naan toured with Marley in Europe. Guy was also manager to the Rascalz and K-os.
Posted by Boon Kondo | May 3, 2007 |Tags:
3030: New Photography in China | a new generation of artists
3030: NEW PHOTOGRAPHY IN CHINA is a collection of 30 of China's brightest photographers under 30. "A new generation of artists, unburdened by ideology and immersed in the economic and social changes that have transformed China over the past 20 years."
"From international artists and photo journalists to video makers and web bloggers, their images reveal a variety of styles that reflect the influence not only of tradition and politics but also foreign media channels and the development of a home-grown pop culture. In almost all cases it is the changing condition of life in China's cities that provides the context and a powerful inspiration, whether it is Guangzhou in the south, Shanghai in the east or Beijing in the north."
(Source: www.3030press.com)
Posted by Tamiko | May 3, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags:
FISH EYES | a play about an Indo-Cdn teenager who just wants to be normal
Dual cultures. Traditions and what's cool now. Clearasil and proms. Oh, the angst of being Indo-Canadian in highschool! Anita Majumdar stars in the comedic play FISH EYES, a story about the angst-ridden Meena, an exceptional Indian dancing teenger who would trade it all in, just to be a "normal" high school girl. Thru the trials and tribulations, spunky Kalyani Aunty reminds Meena the importance of embracing her origins and talents in Indian dancing.
Awwww, you may want to hug the person sitting next to you at this rate...
FISH EYES | MAY 3 - 12, 2007
Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC, Canada
Box Office: 604-270-1812 | Tickets: $22-$25 (INFO @ www.gatewaytheatre.com)
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Ouch! Not a compliment | Uniqueness of 10 Hot Female Stars in China
Sourced from Shanghaiist: "A CCTV.com 'report' entitled "UNIQUENESS OF 10 HOT FEMALE STARS IN CHINA" was recently brought to our attention. It had us laughing out loud (but it also might help explain why China has a soaring suicide rate among females)."
Some of the "insights" CCTV has prescribed include...About Gong Li (right photo) - "Gong Li, a traditional Chinese beauty, especially in the eyes of foreigners. In the Chinese perception, she is "average." Shortcomings; her face is a little long and her lips are a little thick." About Zhang Ziyi )left photo)- "Shortcomings: her top lip is thin and lower lip is thick. So she looks a little stubborn and not easy to deal with." The list also includes: Zhang Jingchu ("big jaw"), Zhao Wei ("big mouth, a big nose and a big face"), Liu Yifei ("eyes are not expressive"), Huang Shengyi ("has a horse face"), Zhou Xun ("her mouth looks like an old lady's"), Zhang Baizhi ("her voice is like a weight lifter"), Xu XiYuan ("big ears"), Xu Xidi ("intelligence rather than beauty").
Read more "insights" and see their photos @ China Central Television International (CCTV).
Posted by Tamiko | May 1, 2007 | Comments (0)Tags:
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