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Are you coming to Taste of Asia at Great Canadian Casino on May 16 2026?

🌟 Early Bird on now 🌟 Don’t miss out on the Asian Heritage Key Event! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable journey with an opening ceremony, a Taste of Asia, and a grand closing ceremony. Tickets are available NOW—grab yours before they gone.See you there! birds # CulturalCelebrations.

Call for Artists!
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2026 Through Cuisine & Culture
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Asian food, culture, and heritage at Taste of Asia 2026! We are looking for passionate performers, cultural groups, artists, and community contributors to help bring this exciting event to life.
Performers
• Traditional or contemporary dance, music, and theatre
• Solo or group performances
• Cultural storytelling or live music
Artist Workshops & Storytelling
• Cultural artist workshops
• Cultural art exhibitions
• Traditional heritage storytelling
Vendors Wanted!
• Business table booth rentals
• Asian restaurant sample foods (bite-size tastings)
Why Join?
• Showcase your culture on a public stage
• Connect with community leaders, sponsors, and media
• Be featured in local and Asian media coverage
• Celebrate Asian heritage through art and food
Apply Now
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Email: [email protected]

Asian Community Collaboration Summit Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the ExplorASIAN Festival.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ExplorASIAN Festival, the Asian Community Collaboration Summit was successfully held on February 1, 2026, at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.Organized by the Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society (VAHMS), the summit brought together community leaders and artist representatives from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Iranian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian, Pakistani and other Asian countries.



June Chen McIntyre Alireza Fadaie Meer Anwar

🎉 Celebrate 30 Years of Asian Heritage Month with VAHMS! 🎉
The Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society (VAHMS) warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the 30th Annual Asian Heritage Month Festival!
As part of this special milestone year, we are hosting three key events during our month-long celebration. Come experience the rich cultures, traditions, arts, and cuisine of Asian communities across Metro Vancouver.
✨ Opening Ceremony
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Vancouver Golf Club
771 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam
Join us as we officially launch the festival and celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of Asian communities.
🍜 Taste of Asia
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
Enjoy an exciting showcase of Asian culture featuring art displays, live music, performances, and a variety of Asian cuisine.
🏆 Closing Awards Ceremony
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant
1132 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Celebrate with us as we honour outstanding Asian community artists through a special awards presentation.
🎊 Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate culture, community, and 30 years of Asian heritage with us.

Please see agenda below and look forward to seeing you tomorrow !