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ATLANTIC CANADA CELEBRATES CANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
June 20, 1997 No. 107
ATLANTIC CANADA CELEBRATES
CANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that a
series of events in Atlantic Canada will receive funding as part of the cultural
component of Canada's Year of Asia Pacific (CYAP).
Upcoming events were highlighted at a gathering of artists, performers and event
organizers from Nova Scotia's cultural community, at the Anna Leonowens Gallery of
the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
"Canada's Year of Asia Pacific will help strengthen and expand our relationship
with the Asia Pacific region by promoting increased business opportunities, youth
involvement and cultural exchanges," said Mr. Axworthy. "The CYAP cultural program
celebrates Canada's cultural ties to the region, and recognizes the contribution
of Canada's cultural sector to strengthening our relations in Asia Pacific."
About $207 000 is being provided in support of 48 different projects in Atlantic
Canada, ranging from cultural events and visual arts exhibits to performances and
workshops.
"I am very pleased to announce these projects as part of the activities scheduled
for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific," said Mr. Axworthy. "These events will provide
an excellent opportunity to strengthen our people-to-people connection with other
Asia Pacific communities through heightened cross-cultural awareness. It is
another example of the federal government's efforts to facilitate new cultural and
business ties with this dynamic region."
The Government of Canada has designated 1997 as Canada's Year of Asia Pacific in
honour of its role as this year's chair of the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation
(APEC) forum. Activities planned across the country throughout the year include
business and trade seminars at the local and national level; cultural and youth
events; and a series of APEC ministerial meetings. CYAP will culminate in the APEC
Economic Leaders' Meeting in November, when the Prime Minister will host economic
leaders from Asia Pacific in Vancouver.
Funding for CYAP cultural projects has been provided for in the federal budget,
and is therefore built into the existing fiscal framework.
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A list of events is enclosed.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
This document is also available on the Department's Internet site:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
See the CYAP web site at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~cyap-acap
Nova Scotia
Cultural Projects for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific - 1997
Mar 17-24 Halifax
Professor Masako Ino speaks on Japanese women's culture in Japan and North America.
Presenter: Mount St. Vincent University (902) 457-6257
Apr 12 Dartmouth
Baisakhi Harvest Festival with folk dances, songs and drama.
Presenter: Indo Canadian Association of Nova Scotia at Carrefour Grand Havre (902) 462-2315
Apr 19-Apr 26 Halifax
Collaboration between NSCAD and Asian ceramic artists; celebrates the ritual of tea and the
traditional vessel presented by Jiansheng Li.
Presenter: Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (902) 494-8237
May 19-Jun 2 Sydney
Brings together art produced in Japanese and Nova Scotia schools, demonstrating the importance of
visual art in education.
Presenter: University College of Cape Breton Art Gallery
Jun 1-Dec 31 Atlantic Wide,* Cheverie, N.S.
Slide talks on natural dyes of Asia Pacific.
Presenter: Karen Diadick Casselman (902) 633-2837 (Please call for exact dates)
Jun 6-Oct 13 Sydney
Fortress Louisbourg and NSCAD present an exhibit of Chinese porcelain, a workshop and a Web page.
Presenter: Louisbourg Institute (902) 733-3546
Jun 14-28 Nova Scotia (3 venues)*
Tabla player and teacher Vineet Vyas performs in Sydney (June 14), Dartmouth (June 21), Halifax
(June 28)
Presenter: Vineet Vyas (902) 895-2595
Jun 20-22 Dartmouth
Celebrating Canada's Multicultural Mosaic with emphasis on Asia Pacific.
Presenter: Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia (902) 423-6534
Jun 20-Dec 31 Halifax
Youth group to perform lion dance throughout region.
Presenter: Chinese Canadian Youth Association (902) 443-4889
Jun 28-Jul 1 Belle Cote*
Popular Korean group of dancers and musicians from Montreal for presentation in Cheticamp, North
Cape and Louisbourg.
Presenter: Le festival International de Danse du Cap-Breton (902) 235-2261
Jul 14-19 Halifax
Chinese Culture celebrating "rice" through original music, dance, performance and art by Sin Ying
Ho.
Presenter: Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD, (902) 494-8184
Jul 17-19 Halifax
Displays, entertainment and expositions of Asia Pacific music, art and culture.
Presenter: Seniors Expo 97 at World Trade Center (902) 421-8686
Jul 31-Aug 2 Baddeck, Halifax*
Khac Chi Ensemble from Vancouver performs traditional Vietnamese music.
Presenter: Vietnamese Association of Nova Scotia, Baddeck (902) 539-8800 & Halifax (902) 457-0087
Sep 1-Dec 31 Halifax
Using Internet and video to link students in high schools in Asia Pacific and Halifax.
Presenter: Sackville High (902) 864-6700
Sep 1-30 Halifax
Slide lecture on Malaysian textile practice as related to arts education by Suzanne Swannie.
Presenter: Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (902) 494-8154
Sep 22-Oct 6 Halifax
The Japanese vision of space and form as used in their basketry techniques by Hisako Sekjima.
Presenter: Nova Scotia Basketry Guild (902) 494-8224
Sep 23-Oct 4 Halifax
Exhibition of textile work by Tsuneko Fujimoto, a prominent senior Japanese artist.
Presenter: Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD (902) 494-8184
Oct 19-25 Halifax
World premiere of "From Distant Places" with composer Chunha Gao including lectures on the work by
the composer.
Presenter: Symphony Nova Scotia (902) 421-1300
Oct 24-29 Halifax, Wolfville*
Conrad del Rosario, Philippine-born composer/performer with Upstream Music in performances and
lectures. Dalhousie Arts Centre Oct. 24; Upstream Ensemble, St. Mary's University Oct. 26; Acadia
University, t.b.a.
Presenter: Dalhousie University Dept. of Music (902) 494-2418
Oct 23-25 Halifax
Lectures and performances with Yip Wai Hong from Hong Kong on Asian Pacific folk music.
Presenter: KSC-KSNS-CMEA-NSMEA Music Conference 97 (902) 835-0374
Oct 31-Nov 9 Halifax
Production of "Kanashibetsu" by Japan's Furano Company.
Presenter: Neptune Studio Theatre (902) 429-7070
Nov 1-30 Halifax
Museum hosts photo and archival exhibit, "Growing Up Chinese in Halifax," presented by Albert Lee.
Presenter: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (902) 424-7353
Nov 10-15 Halifax
Contemporary music collaborative project with musicians from Japan.
Presenter: Upstream Music at St. Mary's Art Gallery (902) 422-2644
Nov 20-30 Halifax
Canadian premiere of the play "Crow" by Louis Nowra, Australian Aboriginal playwright.
Presenter: Eastern Front Theatre at Neptune Studio Theatre (902) 429-7070
Nov 27-30 Halifax
"Japanese Bandstand: The Staged Reading" (Nov. 29) Nobu Adilman's film script. Film program "Asian
Minipops" (Nov. 27-30)
Presenter: Wormwood Cinema (902) 423-3433
*Touring Exhibit
New Brunswick
Cultural Projects for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific - 1997
Feb 15 Moncton
Annual celebration of multicultural heritage.
Presenter: Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area (506) 858-9659
May 24 Fredericton
Folk dances, music, choirs, costume display, Kung Fu and dragon dance.
Presenter: Chinese Cultural Association of New Brunswick (506) 459-1110
Jun 1-Dec 31 Atlantic Wide*
Slide talks on natural dyes of Asia Pacific.
Presenter: Karen Diadick Casselman (902) 633-2837 (Please call for exact dates)
Jul 1-Aug 7 Fredericton
Chinese Lion dance on Canada Day, August workshop on history and performance techniques.
Presenter: UNB Overseas Chinese Student Association (506) 453-4651
Jul 1-Aug 30 Fredericton*
Photo exhibit "Rainforests of the Pacific Rim" by photographer James Wilson.
Presenter: Playhouse Theatre (506) 458-8344
Sep 20-Oct 12 Fredericton
Screenings and workshops; Amanda Crowley presents video practice in Australia, includes Aboriginal
material.
Presenter: Gallery Connexion (506) 454-1433
Oct 30-Nov 10 Fredericton
Mina Shum of Vancouver to present her films, give directing workshop, rural outreach via TV
broadcast.
Presenter: NB Filmmakers Co-op (506) 455-1632
Nov 1-30 Saint John*
Photo exhibit "Rainforests of the Pacific Rim" by photographer James Wilson.
Presenter: Imperial Theatre (506) 633-9494
Nov 15-Feb 15 Saint John
Selected Japanese decorative arts from the Museum's prestigious collection.
Presenter: New Brunswick Museum (506) 643-2346
Nov 27-Dec 6 Pokemouche, N.B.
Production of 5 radio interviews from Brisbane, Australia; Australian Aboriginal material included.
Presenter: Radio Péninsule Inc (CKRO-MF) (506) 336-9706
* Touring Exhibit
Prince Edward Island
Cultural Projects for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific - 1997
Mar 3-Jun 20 Kensington
Teaching Asian arts in high school and elementary school.
Presenter: Katy Baker, Kensington Cultural Foundation (902) 836-3209
Jun 1-Dec 31 Atlantic Wide*
Slide talks on natural dyes of Asia Pacific.
Presenter: Karen Diadick Casselman (902) 633-2837. (Please call for exact dates)
Jun 13-15 Charlottetown
Multicultural Festival: food, fashion, artifacts. Six Asian countries featured.
Presenter: P.E.I. Multicultural Council (902) 368-8393
Jun 15-Oct 15 Charlottetown
Vancouver-based artist Korean Jin-me Yoon to produce photo-based work for publication.
Presenter: Arts Atlantic Magazine (902) 628-6138
Jun 15-Nov 2 Charlottetown
Installation of photo-based work by Vancouver artist, Korean Jin-me Yoon.
Presenter: Confederation Centre Art Gallery (902) 628-6121
Jun 22 Charlottetown*
Tabla player and teacher Vineet Vyas performs in Charlottetown.
Presenter: Vineet Vyas (902) 895-2595
Jul 2-3 Charlottetown
Workshops on Japanese Healing and Caring Rituals and Ceremonies.
Presenter: Regional Co-op Development Centre (902) 894-7232
Jul 4-6 Wellington
Japanese drum group Arashi Daiko from Montreal joining Acadian dance groups.
Presenter: Festival Mondial de Danse, PEI (902) 854-2647
Jul 11-13 Charlottetown
Wayson Choy, author of "The Jade Peony," delivers two half-day workshops and readings.
Presenter: P.E.I. Writers Guild at Reading Well Bookstore (902) 626-3082
Sep 7-Nov 2 Charlottetown*
Brings together art produced in Japanese and Nova Scotia schools, demonstrating the importance of
visual art in education.
Presenter: Confederation Centre (902) 457-6160
* Touring Exhibit
Newfoundland and Labrador
Cultural Projects for Canada's Year of Asia Pacific - 1997
Jun 1-Dec 31 Atlantic Wide*
Slide talks on natural dyes of Asia Pacific.
Presenter: Karen Diadick Casselman (902) 633-2837. (Please call for exact dates)
Jun 20-23 St. John's
Woodpecker Singers from Taiwan performing at Cabot choral festival in Newfoundland.
Presenter: Festival 500 Sharing the Voices (709) 729-4535
Jul 5 St. John's
Cultural show highlights group dances, instrument recitals, costumes.
Presenter: Friends of India Association (709) 753-3958
Jul 12 St. John's
Traditional and contemporary Chinese songs and dance performances.
Presenter: Chinese Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (709) 726-9538
Aug 22-23 St. John's
Opening of new Karate Centre, exhibition and lecture by grand master Jung Soo Park.
Presenter: Korean Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (709) 726-3608
Oct 14-19 St. John's
Workshop in Oriental papermaking by Evelyn David from Indigo Studios, Edmonton (Oct. 15-16). Public
slide lecture (Oct. 19).
Presenter: Visual Artists Newfoundland & Labrador (709) 738-7303
Oct 16-Nov 10 St. John's
Exhibition and show of "art to wear" with workshops with Naoko Furue.
Presenter: Devon House Craft Gallery (709) 753-2749
Nov 18-Dec 2 Happy Valley
Professor Phuthorn Bhumadhan from Thepsastri Teachers College in Thailand participates in the
Annual Labrador Children's Festival. Internet exchange follows.
Presenter: Labrador Creative Arts Festival (709) 896-2431
Dec 15 St. John's
Research on Asia Pacific artifacts from Newfoundland collections presented in introductory slide
talks.
Presenter: Art Gallery of Newfoundland & Labrador (709) 737-8210
* Touring Exhibit
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