KPU Asian Studies offers a BA Major with specializations. Located on the unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, & Musqueam Peoples.
Surrey, British Columbia
Joined July 2016
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Our hearts go out to those who lost their lives, loved ones, or sustained injuries in the senseless violence at the Lapu Lapu Day festival 🙏
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新年快乐 / 新年快樂, 恭喜發財 / 恭喜发财, Chúc mừng năm mới, 새해 복 많이 받으세요, and happy LNY from KPU Asian Studies!! KPU International put on a great celebration on Richmond campus and our chair was there with giveaways, well-wishes, and information about our courses.
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Happy Year of the Wood Dragon to all! 🐲 Wishing you happiness, prosperity, and good health 🧧
In the spirit, please come by the Richmond campus on Tuesday afternoon for a lion dance, calligraphy workshop, bubble tea & waffles (thanks to KSA), and more!
kpu.ca/events/kpu-intl-lunar…
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Join us for a captivating cultural experience at the Diwali Fair, organized by KPU International. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture. For more info, see:
kpu.ca/events/diwali-fair-20…
Thank you to everyone who dropped by the Asian Studies Booth at the KPU Open House – we had a good time handing out Indian sweets, answering questions about the program (and our books!), and learning where in Asia people are from, have lived / been, and want to go!
Next week, two ASIA & ASIA-related faculty have exciting events that we wanted to share! First, on Tuesday, October 10, 5 pm PST, Sara Naderi (Sociology) is giving a talk On (De)Colonizing the Subaltern's Eyes – please see the poster for details / Zoom link
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Next, on Thursday, October 12, our new chair of Asian Studies, Justin Stein, will speak about his new book, Alternate Currents: Reiki's Circulation in the North Pacific, on Surrey campus as part of a book launch event. Justin's talk will start at 11 am PST tinyurl.com/ce4rbc4v
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Next Wednesday evening, @RPLBC (Richmond Public Library) is hosting a haiku workshop by local poet Isabella Mori - come learn and practice this Japanese art!
[1/2] Fall Registration opens today! Check out these great offerings from ASIA for next semester:
ASIA 1100 - Introducing Asia
ASIA 1111 - Religions of India
ASIA 1311 - Religions of East Asia
ASIA 2240 - Sikh Gurus: Life & Teachings
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Today in Burnaby!
Tanabata Star Festival Flea Market takes place this Sunday, July 9, 10am-4pm.
Explore bargains for treasures and make a wish Japanese style.
Farmers Market also happening from 10am-2pm.
centre.nikkeiplace.org/event…
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This Canada Day marked the 100th year anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act, which banned the entry of virtually all Chinese immigrants to Canada from 1923 to 1947. Check out this special exhibition @Chinatown_SC
📣 Opening on June 29: Our Journey Continues: 100 Years After the Chinese Immigration Act
Our new special exhibit honours the multigenerational families who pursued their dreams and turned grievances into success.
Tickets: bit.ly/3qLxE2t
#ChinatownYVR
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@Richmond_Museum is sponsoring an awesome #DoorsOpenRichmond event June 3-4, including many Asian Canadian sites - check out their website for more info!
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Happy Asian Heritage Month! The @explorASIAN Festival has so many great events and art exhibitions going on in the Lower Mainland throughout the month of May: issuu.com/vahms/docs/explora…
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ASIA faculty Ranbir Johal and Justin Stein at convocation today -- congratulations to all of our graduating students!
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Upcoming book talk at the Richmond Public Library by a local author: like his previous bestseller, his latest novel is based on his Jewish-Chinese ancestors in the colonial Hong Kong opium trade @RPLBC
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Local Chinese Canadian artist collective Five Blessings just released the first of a series of radio plays celebrating traditional Chinese festivals – fun for kids or anyone! gatewaytheatre.com/year-bles…
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Thank you @ReadingReligion for this nice review of The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Medicine, and Health, co-edited by our faculty member Justin B. Stein readingreligion.org/97813152…
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Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! May the Year of the Rabbit / Year of the Cat be filled with happiness, health, prosperity, and peace
For this 17-year-old, lion dancing helped her immerse in traditional Chinese culture — and connect with her grandparents. ow.ly/QpX750MwFMu
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Our faculty member Clement Tong will teach a fascinating (and delicious-sounding) course next semester in @KPUHistory that should be of great interest to Asian Studies students!
