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Monday, May 7, 2012

A Chance to Travel Without Leaving Home

 May is Asian Culture and Heritage Month. Saint John's Asian community celebrating its heritage with song, dance, and other performances at Market Square. The event was just a teaser for a month full of exciting events.

Dr. Li Hong Xu (Lee Hong Shoe) of UNB Saint John tells CHSJ New there's going to be a lot happening to bring the Asian culture to Saint John.

The Asian Heritage Cultural Gala Happens May 27 at 7pm at Centre Samuel De Champlain, 67 Ragged Point Road in Millidgeville. It will feature singing, dancing, and other cultural performances. Admission is Free. 

An Asian Heritage Educational and Cultural Arts Exhibition will be displayed at the New Brunswick Museum at Market Square throughout the month of May. Usual Museum admission fees apply.

Other events will be held as well: for more information, contact the provincial Asian Heritage Society Chair Madhu Verma at 454-412.