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Asian Heritage Month 2024 - Calgary

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, we're amplifying the experiences and voices of Asian Calgarians with a round-up of stories from the past year.

Marking Asian Heritage Month with Calgarian stories

Asian Heritage Month
(Asian Heritage Month)

From first person narratives and musician profiles to community celebrations and restaurant reviews, CBC Calgary has covered a range of Asian Calgarian stories over the past year. In recognition of Asian Heritage Month 2024, we're sharing a round-up of our coverage to amplify Asian experiences and voices. 

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He was the first Chinese-Canadian CFL player

1 year ago
Duration 2:58
There's a new Heritage Minute coming soon and it highlights the story of Norman Kwong, a former Alberta lieutenant-governor who first rose to fame as a CFL fullback, winning four Grey Cups with Calgary and Edmonton between 1948 and 1960. CBC visited the set to find out more about the portrayal of his extraordinary legacy.

Jase Lee took big risks to open his dream restaurant

1 year ago
Duration 4:24
In this short documentary from the CBC Creator Network, Jase Lee describes how his upbringing inspired the creation of Ryuko Japanese Kitchen and Bar in Calgary.

The Year of the Dragon is here ... in Calgary

10 months ago
Duration 1:31
Hundreds of Calgarians came down to the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre to watch and take in the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Lanterns light up Calgary's Chinatown

1 year ago
Duration 1:05
Traditional Chinese lanterns are displayed during a night of festivities in Chinatown to celebrate the mid-autumn festival

Diwali Celebration Shines Bright in Calgary

1 year ago
Duration 2:13
Diwali, a significant festival for South Asian communities, is around the corner and celebrations have already begun. Indian Society of Calgary brought together over 600 Calgarians for this joyous occasion.

Calgarians celebrating their Indo-Canadian identity at the City Hall

1 year ago
Duration 1:59
Calgary's City Hall saw a vibrant celebration of India's 77th Indian Independence Day this week, as multiple community groups came together. CBC Calgary's communications team chatted with attendees, asking what their Indo-Canadian identity means to them.

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Music from Haidee, Tea G, Cimone, Kayam, Kid Mellow, Annie Lux, Tissa Rahim, Kenny Jeon, The Metronomad, Ginger Beef, Freak Motif, Sahil Chugh, Sanah Kadoura, Tong Wang.
A new restaurant in the East Village is bringing a fresh kind of sushi to the city. Our restaurant reviewer, Elizabeth Carson, tells us how it is.
It's our weekly spotlight on local musicians. Today we meet instrumental-pop group, Ginger Beef.
Our restaurant critic tries a new Vietnamese restaurant in the Beltine, that promises to elevate its dishes.
Put that leftover turkey and stuffing away -- if it's still good. It's time to lighten things up. On the way, a review of a new Thai spot downtown.
A Calgary barista is the Canadian National Barista Champion. Nelson Phu with Rosso Coffee Roasters came out on top at last weekend's competition. After seven attempts at the title, he finally earned himself a spot at Worlds. The CBC's Jenny Howe caught up with Phu to talk about the competition.
We speak to the artist behind the new Marlborough LRT station mural.
Harpal Sandhu has spent years harnessing the power of sports to make a difference in the lives of Calgary youth. Just recently, Immigrant Services Calgary presented him with an Immigrants of Distinction Award in the category of community development through sport.
Local Taiko ensemble Yama no Oto will be performing at Otafest this weekend, but first, the artistic director stops by the studio to tell us about the art.