On the weekend of April 26 and 27, Richmond residents can celebrate their multicultural
community by taking part in the launch of Asian Heritage Month as well as Doors Open activities at Richmond City Hall.

In Richmond and across the country, the Government of Canada has designated the month of May as Asian Heritage Month. Together, the City and community groups are celebrating Pan-Asian arts and culture and exploring Asian heritage and traditions. Simultaneously, on April 26 and 27, the first ever Doors Open Richmond will celebrate the culture of our community by opening the doors of 31 arts and heritage sites to the public.

“Honouring the different cultures in our community and celebrating Asian heritage
month is something everyone in our city can truly be proud of,” says Alan Hill, cultural diversity coordinator.

During Asian heritage month, residents and visitors to Richmond are welcome to take part in the following featured activities:

Richmond Community Drumming Festival

The City of Richmond presents the second year of its renowned Asian and Intercultural
drumming festival. Experience Aboriginal drumming, South Asian Dhol drumming, Japanese Taiko Kick off Asian heritage month at Richmond City Halldrumming, Korean drumming
and the highlight of the festival, an intercultural drumming collaboration between
South Asian drummers and Scottish Bagpipers.

Date: Sunday, April 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
Admission: Free

Poetry Without Borders

Celebrate National Poetry Month with five B.C. poets: Rita Wong, Connie Fife, Fiona
Tinwei Lam, Janet Marie Rogers and Joanne Arnott. This event is presented by the Richmond Writers’ Group and Pathways Aboriginal Community Development Program, with funding from the League of Canadian Poets.

Date: Sunday, April 27
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
Admission: Free

Explore 31 Sites in Richmond

Thirty-one sites are featured including places of worship, green spaces, art galleries, artist studios, museums and a community police station. With sites located throughout
Richmond, visitors can plan their route based on geography, special interest or just their curiosity.

Date: April 26 & 27
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Various locations around Richmond
Admission: Free

Kala Utsav:

4th Annual Indian Arts Benefit for Global Relief This magical night will captivate the audience with dance, voice and instrumental musical performances representing some of the finest traditional art forms from India. The evening will feature performances by: Sudnya Dance Academy (Bharata Natyam, South Indian Classical Dance); Vidyasagar Vankayala
(Sangeeta Maruti Arts Academy, South Indian Classical Music); Mohan Bhide (Instrument-Harmonium, North Indian Classical Music); and Geetanjali Modha (Jhankaar School of Dance-Winnipeg, Kathak, North Indian Classical Dance).

Date: Saturday, May 10
Time: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Admission: Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Children five years and under are free.

For more information about events during Asian heritage
month, please contact 604.276.4391 or visit the City website at www.richmond.ca/events.