Asian Heritage Month 2024 - Calgary

Marking Asian Heritage Month with Calgarian stories

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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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Media Video | CBC News Calgary : He was the first Chinese-Canadian CFL player

Caption: 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.

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Media Video | Jase Lee took big risks to open his dream restaurant

Caption: 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.

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Media Video | The Year of the Dragon is here ... in Calgary

Caption: Hundreds of Calgarians came down to the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre to watch and take in the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Media Video | CBC News Calgary : Lanterns light up Calgary's Chinatown

Caption: Traditional Chinese lanterns are displayed during a night of festivities in Chinatown to celebrate the mid-autumn festival

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Media Video | CBC News Calgary : Diwali Celebration Shines Bright in Calgary

Caption: 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.

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Media Video | CBC News Calgary : Calgarians celebrating their Indo-Canadian identity at the City Hall

Caption: 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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Media | Key of A : Tarik celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Caption: 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.

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Media | Calgary Eyeopener : Elizabeth Carson on RAW Japanese Hand Roll Bar

Caption: 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.

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Media | Local music profile - Ginger Beef

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Media Audio | Calgary Eyeopener : Elizabeth Carson on An An Kitchen & Bar

Caption: Our restaurant critic tries a new Vietnamese restaurant in the Beltine, that promises to elevate its dishes.

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Media | Elizabeth Carson on Auttarote

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Media | Elizabeth Carson on Padmanadi Vegan Eatery

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Media Audio | The Homestretch : Nelson Phu wins national barista title

Caption: 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.

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Media | Marlborough LRT mural

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Media | Blitz Day 2023: Harpal Sandhu

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Media | Mirabelle Jien

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Media | Sharing the sound of the guzheng

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Media | The Homestretch : Yama no Oto

Caption: 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.

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