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Strength in diversity by Max Adshead

cannot guarantee the expe- I rience anyone else will have in Vancouver. The collection of events in my experience here have been utterly unexpected and unique and formed with the privilege of being bilingual, white and male. There is an endless variety of people gathered together in this city, interacting and communicat- ing in almost random patterns, which makes it impossible to summarize one multicultural experience. Photo courtesy of Boteco Brasil Cherish A taste of local South American flavours the events “ that include by Fernanda Friedrich According to Trovo, people the food of other Latin American country,” adds Trovo, indicat- are surprised how dishes based countries, Trovo says Brazilian - everyone. According to local restaura- on regular ingredients carry food is not about the heat. scribe typical Brazilian food. teurs, there is much more to “I would say the main differ- ingFrom that itthe can southernbe difficult region to de Latin American food than ta- “They enjoy simple things ence from other cuisines are the comes the traditional Brazilian acknowledged is the stolen cos, even in Vancouver. Two suchunusual as flavors:the way we make our types of spices we use. Mexican barbecue. Trovo says the meat is landThe that first we thing all share,that must the unbe- Vancouver chefs elaborate on rice.” - cut in an entirely different way, ceded territory of the Coast the flavours of Brazilian and Trovo says Brazilian rice is ian food, in general, is not very resulting in a rich mouthful of Salish people. In order to prop- Peruvian food. usually fried with garlic, add- hot.food isHowever, definitely the spicier. food Brazilfrom erly celebrate multiculturalism “People enjoy the way we do our here we must recognize the im- Eliane Trovo, owner of Boteco of the grain. She says Brazilian hotter,” she says. startlingmeat, our flavors. picanha, a cut close to plicit attempt colonizers had in Brasil, a Brazilian restaurant in cuisineing a twist is all to aboutthe regular getting flavor the northeast Brazil is definitely- the sirloin. The only spice we use removing the original culture Vancouver, says that Brazilian most of the main ingredient, ence from Africa in the north- is pure salt. Because of the cut of of this area. Any movement food is exceedingly undervalued such as only using spices to el- westAccording region of to Brazil Trovo, brings the influ the picanha, there is a lot a fat around, forward will have to begin in on the international food scene. evate the components. heat to a higher level, but not and the way we grill it we make it decolonization. Listen, respect “A lot of people know nothing “We use a lot of garlic, onions, even close to the other Latin cui- so the fat gets on the meat along and empower Indigenous voic- about our food, and once they salt, and pepper,” she says. sines. with the salt. It tastes very good,” es. It is only from here that we try it, they really enjoy it,” says Although some might think “Brazilian food is a very com- she says. can move on. Trovo. that Brazilian food is as spicy as plex cuisine. It is a very large See “Flavours” page 9 Every day as individuals in every action we take adds to a greater collaborative culture Also in this issue here and now, which brings with it an essential respon- sibility to always listen, give Films for youth: voice to each other and to cel- substance added ebrate the uniqueness of what we all share. Page 6 ago the summer after gradu- atingI first from moved high here school. five yearsSince then I have had the privilege of An invitation from working in an almost concern- Russian-language speakers ing number of different jobs. Page 7 From scrubbing greasy dishes See “Verbatim” page 6 2 The Source Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 Cultural Spotlight Photo courtesy of BCA-BC The BCA-BC pose for a picture with New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote during Family day at the Anvil Centre. Celebrating with the Brazilian community by Alex Bogdan The event is going to host a nity for the entire community to variety of food vendors and lo- get involved. The Brazilian community in cal Brazilian cuisine, along with “It feeds a lot of culture… it’s the Greater Vancouver Area live music and a form of dancing about songs, customs, about pre- is getting more attention this called Capoeira. paring the city for that moment. year with their CarnaWest “It is a mix of martial arts and Many aspects of [Brazilian] cul- event, bringing Brazilian mu- dancing. It is very famous in Bra- ture revolve around Carnaval,” sic, food, and Capoeira to New zil, coming from African heri- says Bahia. Westminster on August 4th. tage,” says Antunes. The BCA-BC board members The CarnaWest will be a dif- say it can be hard to balance the The Brazilian Community As- ferent take on the Carnaval done time and effort to put on these sociation of British Columbia in February. events, but are thankful for the “We are going to have not only results. to help Brazilians integrate a Carnaval party, but an entirely “We feel really good after the (BCA-BC)into B.C. and was promote created their in 1996 cul- Brazilian festival,” he says. Carnaval we did. The success ture. Since then, they have had makes us feel good, and when success with events such as Passion for the community we look back at all that effort, Carnaval, which had over one Antunes, who immigrated to it was great, and we have fun thousand people attend last Canada two years ago, men- working, too,” says Antunes. February in Vancouver. tioned that celebrating his culture and sharing these ex- Growth and networking Live music, food, and more The Brazilian community in Luiz Antunes, president of the Vancouver is growing steadily BCA-BC, explains that Car- naWest is about bringing people destination for Brazilian inter- together and celebrating their nationalas Canada students. finds itself as the top culture. The event welcomes everyone. “We receive manyCana- market of Brazilian exchange dians. Most of the people were students“Seventy-five come to per Canada,” cent of says the Brazilian, but many Canadians, also Mexicans, Colombians,” growing community, and our says Antunes. Antunes.dream is to “We have are a space definitely where a When asked about the origin we can meet, where we can pro- of this event, Antunes explains mote Brazilian culture, have the association used to do a fes- kids’ classes, dance lessons and tival named Brazilfest. many other activities.” “We decided to change the Aside from the celebrations, the name to CarnaWest - that re- Photo courtesy of Luiz Antunes BCA-BC is also in support of pro- Luiz Antunes, president of the BCA-BC. minds us that it is in New West- fessional development and net- minster and also because we are periences has always been im- working among the community. on the West Coast … I believe portant to him. “The goal is to network, to help many people who like Brazilian “Since we got here, even infor- Brazilian newcomers just arriv- culture will join us,” says An- mally, we are always thinking of ing, and to provide Brazilians tunes. doing things like Carnaval,” he with more experience to help says. others and exchange experi- When asked about the motiva- ence,” says Antunes. tion for celebrating these events, The Brazilian Professionals meeting is going to take place passion. Fabio Bahia, another sometime this August. hemember sums itof up the with community a single word: and treasurer of the BCA-BC, points For more information, please out that this is a great opportu- visit www.bca-bc.ca.

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Website Supervisor Enej Bajgoric van der Merwe, Maxime Vialade, Simon Yee, Website Coordinator Pavle Culajevic Robert Zajtmann For advertising call: (604) 682-5545 Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 The Source 3 Youth initiatives for a diverse society by Betty Shea also mentors high school students who are new volunteers Every five years, Statistics of SDC. Zhao encourages other Canada produces the Cana- youth to volunteer at SDC. dian Survey on Disability, a “Youth that take on leadership national survey of Canadi- roles develop professionally and ans aged 15 and older whose everyday activities are lim- who will have an incredibly ited as a result of a long-term positivebecome impact confident [on the risk-takers youth] of health condition or health-re- the future,” says Zhao. “Not only lated problems. do we train youth to empower children with disabilities, SDC While the number of Canadians youth volunteers empower the with developmental disabilities next generation to continue our work maybe even better than we - do today.” dians,is less thannearly 1%, one the in latest seven, survey live withalso showsa disability. that Equality 13.7% of issues Cana Diversity and notwithstanding, it is vital for training programs Canada’s economy to ensure that people with disabilities have SDC offers a range of programs the social support necessary to forFounded children in 2010with in disabilities Richmond, thrive in their communities. that include music therapy and art therapy. The music thera- A youthful organization py program will recommence The Social Diversity for Children around September or October (SDC) Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to eliminating Community Centre in Vancouver the stigma of disabilities. Joanna at two locations: the Renfrew Zhao, an undergraduate student at The University of British Co- lumbia, serves as the foundation’s executive director. “I joined the organization because I loved their emphasis on empowering youth to empower Photo courtesy of SDC Volunteer and participant at an SDC event. and the City Centre Community Centre in Richmond. The Foun- dation also hosts birthday parties for registered participants at their schools. Photo courtesy of SDC “Each day, our volunteers strive Joanna Zhao speaking at to learn more about the disabled the 2017 SDC Summer Gala. community,” says Zhao. “We edu- children with disabilities,” says cate ourselves and the rest of the Zhao. She started as a volunteer community on how we, as human in the Youth Team with SDC four beings, can learn to treat every- years ago as a chief sponsorship one with respect regardless of differences in abilities.” her Youth Team, Zhao applied for SDC is also active internation- grantsofficer. for Working events withand contacted others in ally. The Foundation operates in local businesses for in-kind con- other cities such as Seattle and tributions. Since then, she has Dubai. Every year, it organizes progressed to the role of youth a trip for volunteers, called a director and then to executive Global Impact Delegation (GID), director. where it partners with overseas - government bodies and organi- - zations to improve social wel- ganization’sSDC is 95% goals run byof youthnurturing vol fare policies affecting children youngunteers. leaders This reflectsand promoting the or with disabilities. interaction and connection between children of all abilities. A provincial objective “This is probably the reason that attracted me the most to initiatives is entitled “Build- [the Foundation] and why I con- ingOne a ofBetter the 10B.C. B.C. for governmentPeople with tinue to be so passionate about Disabilities.” The aim is to work this organization,” says Zhao. with disability and business “SDC truly believes that every communities to make B.C. a tru- youth has huge potential to create real change in this world, and [the organization is] prepared to aly inclusivemore inclusive province government by 2024. An provide the necessary toolboxes soidentified that people area ofwith need disabilities is to have to do so.” have a direct say in government Youth volunteers are given policies. With training for young leadership opportunities and leaders across all abilities, there responsibilities beyond what is hope that this need will be met most of their peers are exposed sooner rather than later. to. Zhao manages staff members, spearheads the recruitment pro- For more information on The Social cess and oversees all the char- Diversity for Children Foundation, ity’s day-to-day operations. She visit www.socialdiversity.org. 4 The Source Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 Women’s history conference The meeting of genders, cultures, and nations

by Katy Thompson “It’s really about bringing people together from different intel- The International Federation lectual traditions and countries. for Research on Women’s His- Even the concept of gender has tory/La Federation Interna- different meanings that travel tionale Pour la Recherche en different ways,” Boris says. Histoire des Femmes (IFRWH/ According to Boris, the topics FIRHF) will hold its 12th con- covered at the conference are ference at Simon Fraser Uni- particularly relevant in today’s versity from Aug. 9–12. social climate. “We’ve seen in the last year This year’s theme, Transnation- a global uprising of women alisms, Transgressions, Trans- against oppressive regimes and a fake populism that would take Controversies, will explore away women’s rights to bodily lations:frameworks, Conversations narratives, inter and- integrity,” she says. actions and power relations Boris cites #MeToo and Time’s across time and space at local, Up as examples of global move- national and global levels. ments in which women have “Our goal is to really foster been at the forefront of social the study and research of gen- justice. Not only women from der history and transnational Hollywood but also women who approaches,” says Eileen Boris, President of IFRWH/FIRHF. workers, home health aides, uni- versityare office employees workers, and domesticstudents The conference are participating. - “Anytime we can come to- ars are expected to attend the gether with some shared inter- Betweenconference, 225 which and 250will scholcom- est and expertise and exchange prise panels, individual papers, across the lines of language and roundtables, conversations, nationality, it’s a home run for workshops, and non-traditional the world,” says Boris. forms of presentation. In addition to workshops, The conference kicks off on there will be a banquet with the - Canadian Indigenous women shop on Archives of Lesbian Oral singing and storytelling group Aug.Testimony 9 with (ALOT), a three-hour during which work M’Girl, as well as historical participants will learn about walking tours of different sub- planning oral history projects, groups in Vancouver, including with particular reference to is- queer, colonial indigenous and sues of sexual identity. There women’s movement walks. will also be a ‘Women and Gen- Boris states that an interna- der, Theory and Practice’ round- tional exchange amongst schol- table, as well as a screening of ars helps understand the past of women’s lives and how women have been over different times ‘Wein front Have of No the Fear,’ Ducati a 2017 Motor Italian fac- at different places. filmtory aboutas they two were women handing arrested out “We are better equipped to act in solidarity and in sisterhood female emancipation in post- where we can in these perilous warmimosa Italy. flowers, the symbol of days ahead,” says Boris. - digenous Feminisms in Settler A change of plans ColonialThe first Societies,’ plenary, will entitled be held ‘In The conference was originally planned to be held at the Univer- sity of California, Santa Barbara, on Aug. 10. Other sessions that where Boris serves as Professor of History, Black Studies and Global Studies. But things changed when the United States gave the executive

“We’d be putting scholars un- derorder the for threat its first of travel denied ban. entry to the US or being hassled ar- bitrarily under the Trump ad- ministration. We’d already be excluding people from applying. I think it was unconscionable to ask people to come to this country under those circumstances,” says Boris. Photo courtesy of Eileen Boris Eileen Boris, president In light of the country’s politi- of IFRWH/FIRHF. cal climate, the Federation de-

day include topics such as ‘Dis- outside the US. cided“I started to find calling a conference the people venue I Urban Histories of Home, Con- knew in Canada,” Boris recalls. obedient Intimacies: Women’s Jennifer Spear, Associate Pro- Legal Responses to Rape in fessor and Department Chair of Transnationalflict, and Survival,’‘ModernPerspective’ and History at Simon Fraser Univer- sity, then agreed to take over the and Identity.’ local arrangements and host the ‘Struggles‘Migrants forand Marriage: Movements’ Race is conference at SFU’s Downtown the title of the second plenary Vancouver campus. “I was happy to help Eileen in topics that day include ‘Abortion, ensuring that scholars from all Contraception,to be held on Aug. Surrogacy, 11 while otherand around the world could attend the State,’‘Histories of Gender the conference. Given the Su- Violence’ and ‘Family, Sexuality, preme Court’s recent decision and National Identity in Modern to uphold the travel ban, Eileen Korea.’ was right to make the move,” In each session, scholars put says Spear. their papers together in con- For more information about the across cultures and nations. conference, visit www.csn-rec.ca. versation to find commonalities Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 The Source 5 Chocolate tasting workshops by Gülce Ipci Domenichiello wants everyone “People have a chance to inter- correspond to how the Mayans participating in the chocolate knows what the good chocolate act and ask questions when we and Aztecs drink or how the Eu- club, people start to learn more Chocolatier and sommelier really is. are doing the actual tasting and about chocolate and think fairly Geoseph Domenichiello will “I focused so much on tasting - We end the workshop with choc- for both parties. be hosting workshops on because so much chocolate and one who takes all three work- olateropean (as drank we know in the it 17thtoday) century. – the “Knowing more information chocolate tasting July 29 and chocolate stores are out there... describing the flavors... Every gives you more motivation to Aug. 20 in order to offer Van- People don’t know what the best couverites a new perspective quality chocolate is,” says Do- shops will get a certificate at the fine chocolate compared with on chocolate. menichiello. As a chocolate sommelier, Do- These workshops allow people to taste and use tools Domenichiello has worked as menichiello wants to offer workshops as a way for people to un- so they can make own judgments on chocolates. to bridge the gap between good derstand and appreciate the real Geoseph Domenichiello, chocolatier and sommelier qualitya sommelier chocolate since and 2007, consumer. trying taste of chocolate. “ While developing his styles as “These workshops allow people a sommelier, he noticed much to taste and use tools so they can end that help them to feel more how it changed over time,” says do something and it removes more information out there that make own judgments on choco- Domenichiello. the chance for misconceptions,” is not known to consumers. lates. And also, they can push In the workshops, partici- Domenichiello also plans to says Domenichiello. “So much great research is out chocolate makers to make better confident,”pants taste says different Domenichiello. chocolate open a club with a yearly sub- In addition to hosting his own there, but they don’t reach the chocolate,” says Domenichiello. samples while they are learning scription for all chocolate lov- chocolate tasting workshops, Do- consumer. Sometimes people the history of chocolate. ers. He hopes to have this up and read articles but many times A lesson in chocolate “I bring in chocolate that is running in a couple months if there are no facts. They don’t Domenichiello’s workshops are made locally or other parts of the interest is there. know why chocolate is good for open to everyone with any inter- Canada or in the States or over- “I’m actually in the process their heart,” says Domenichiello. est in chocolate or history. seas. I make some drinks that of starting a chocolate club. So, there’ll be the yearly subscrip- tion, once-a-month get-togeth-

samples,” says Domenichiello.t ers and try at least 3 product Controversial chocolate Domenichiello wants to create awareness about chocolate

producers and consumers. for“A everyonelot of cacao involved: growers growers, choose

- olatescacao beansthat we specifically eat out there to are get Photo courtesy of Chocolate with Geoseph wateredthe flavour, down. but mostThat’s of thekind choc of Geoseph Domenichiello will be hosting workshops on chocolate sad,” says Domenichiello. tasting July 29 and Aug. 20. He wants to create consumer awareness, which will in turn menichiello continues to work at encourage makers and chocolat- a pastry shop in Burnaby, Mon iers to be skillful and do a better Paris, as a chocolatier. job, not only for consumers but also for farmers . For more information and to

Photo courtesy of Chocolate with Geoseph According to Domenichiello, register for the workshops, please A workshop with Geoseph Domenichiello. attending these workshops and visit www.geoseph.com.

Need the skills to find a job? A matter of solidarity: the Chingari platform We can help! by Susan Hancock She’s managed or owned a range Through local support and Design a fantastic resume and cover of businesses from mobile phone resources, Yousaf was able to letter, fine tune your interview tech- Mahwish Yousaf has guided, retail stores, a catering company, assist a woman and her four- niques, learn valuable skills to suc- counselled and mentored and a day care. Most recently, year-old daughter who had im- ceed in the Canadian workplace, gain female immigrants in need she works as a consultant in insight into the job market, access for over two decades. She be- project management in quality themselves homeless in an unfa- special services for skilled works – all lieves that more women could assurance services while run- miliarmigrated country to Canada two months only to later. find at NO COST. The Progressive Inter- be supported through com- ning what she describes as a ju- Yousaf and her team of volun- cultural Community Services (PICS) munity-based partnerships dicial marketing agency that of- teers were able to reach out to Society, Vancouver Branch, has been and volunteerism. fers business development and helping immigrants and newcomers social media services. options for more stable housing. to Canada for over 14 years ! “I’m only one person,” says “With all these skills, I feel the“We’re community a helpline, and a find resource, three Our Group Job Search Workshops Yousaf. “To help more women, I’ve got a lot to give back,” says and a place for women to con- are a flexible, 5 module rotating pro- Yousaf. nect,” says Yousaf. “Often these gram, running weekly, with 16 ses- I knew I would have to build a sions each month. This includes basic network of resources to reach women are abused or depressed them all.” We’re a helpline, a and can get easily discouraged computer orientation, with instruc- Photo courtesy of Mahwish Yousaf resource and a place - With a strong commitment tion on using Word and Excel, and ac Mahwish Yousaf, founder of for women to connect cessing the Internet. Workshops are in helping women change their Chingari Women’s Support Group. need.” held within a culturally diverse envi- The business model for Chingari whenThe theyChingari don’t findWomen’s what theySup- ronment, led by qualified facilitators. Yousaf founded the Chingari band in the United States when Women’s Support Group consists port Group, which will meet at Past and current E.I. receipients Women’slives and Support find independence,Group earlier the City Centre Library in Sur- are always welcome. Knowledgeable this year. business partners that includes rey from July to September, of- case managers are available to guide “Chingari is a Hindi or Urdu withshe was her husband 19 years and old. child. She then oflawyers, Yousaf’s strongcounsellors, network social of 30 fers women a safe place to ask you through the process of reaching word that means spark,” says immigratedAs a Pakistani to Canada women in 2006and workers, community agencies questions and access resources your career goals. Yousaf. “I wanted to use another newcomer to Canada, Yousaf that will help them start on their PICS Vancouver also offers one- language with an ethnic feeling that help organize workshops in path to independence. Some on-one employment assistance, paid community groups because andprofessional approximately development 15 volunteers and women prefer networking ses- on-the-job work experience through that would trigger hope in my offound her it difficultlanguage to andconnect cultural with our Wage Subsidy program, and a clients.” assertiveness training. sions where they can share differences. When she felt the Carolina Barrocas volunteers their challenges and brainstorm one-stop Career Centre with a broad Finding her feet range of job hunting resources. Fund- need to leave her husband, she at Chingari providing expertise ideas to resolved issues. Others ing for all programs is provided by The Chingari platform connects had no prior knowledge of her in social media. Back in Brazil, are looking for ways to upgrade the Ministry of Social Development, and empowers women through legal rights, nor did she have she’s a university professor in their skills or develop a home Employment and Labour Market Ser- education. The platform focus- the know-how to access the in- human rights. Barrocas under- business. vices Division. es on the legal rights of women, formation she needed to start a stands the power of education “I want to give back as much as mental, physical and emotional new life. and how it can change lives. I can each day. So, if I can help Please call 604-324-7733, health, community resources, “I didn’t know my legal rights “If you don’t know your rights one person or at least put a smile go to www.pics.bc.ca, crisis management and creating in the divorce process, nor my and you don’t know where to on their face, I feel as though I’ve or visit us at business opportunities for self- custody rights,” says Yusaf. “As accomplished something,” says 200-8161 Main St., a result, I went through a lot of totally disarmed,” says Bar- Yousaf. Vancouver, to find injustices by others.” findrocas. help “You or don’t what even to do, know you that are out how we can Yousaf, known by family and you are able to do something to best help you. sufficiency.friends as Mona, left Pakistan To learn more, visit to start a new life with her hus- an established business woman. change your situation.” www.chingari.org. 25 years later, Yousaf is now 6 The Source Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 Food forest – a Japanese approach to permaculture by Jake McGrail human beings, bringing a holis- tic approach to growing local In 1975, Japanese farmer and food. It’s not about just eating philosopher Masanobu Fu- healthy, it’s related back to us kuoka wrote The One-Straw and how we can take care of Revolution, a bestselling each other.” book that shared his views Gabriel Pliska, a local farmer on agriculture and the nat- and founder of Frisch Farms ural world. Among other Vancouver, will also speak at things, it has had a lasting in- the event, and will be a link be- fluence on the development tween nature, food production of the permaculture philoso- and the community that Honda phy. sees as essential to our society. “We are all interdependent - and interconnected,” she says. munity Centre will host Fukuo- “The forest, trees, the natural Substance on screen: A different Onka’s July Food 15 Forest, the Kerrisdale a workshop Com world – they all have their func- that will share both Fukuoka’s tions, a role to play. Even if one ideas and how they can be used thing is missing, it changes the youth oriented film festival here in B.C. harmony. It’s the same thing - by Victor van der Merwe which someone is reading the Helping both nature one has skills that can benefit from all over the world.” subtitles and just the children and the community others.”for the human world: every Reel 2 Real International Film way to expose children to films- can hear it. It is like having a sto- The event will be organized Festival for Youth is celebrat- and led by the Vancouver Arts Opportunity to ing its 20th anniversary by sheIn met 1993, the she director went to of thethe Chicaevent Colloquium Society (VACS), create and grow holding its first ever free out- goand Children’s the director film festivalof the Halifax where Notryteller just read passive the filmviewing to you.” with the aim to introduce and The event will be held at the Ker- door screening at sunset (July Film Festival. With them as her - spread the teachings of Fukuo- risdale Community Centre, and 13). The film they have chosen ka and permaculture philoso- is open to all ages and all expe- for this event is the animated born. Atfree 5 p.m.,animation preceding workshops the screen and phy. Keiko Honda, the founder rience levels pertaining to food feature, Kahlil Gibran’s The advisory“Vancouver board, seemed Reel 2 Reallike wasthe ingalso ofNFB the VR film, productions there will (Tidal be and executive director of VACS, production, home gardening Prophet co-produced with best place to start a children’s Traces, Cardboard Crash, Blind is a supporter of permaculture and knowledge of the natural Bardel Entertainment. Vaysha) for the families to come and what it can bring to local world. not one at the time. There were see. This is in keeping with the communities. Written and directed by Roger filmefforts festival made because in the therepast, wasbut “It’s an agriculture technique,” and images, and go a little in- Allers (The Lion King none had succeeded,” says Fel- sees their screenings as not just says Honda, “but it’s also a phi- depth“We willinto show [Fukuoka’s] some short book,” films intersperses Gibran’s poetry ton. passivephilosophy entertainment. of Reel 2 Real, who losophy of life, in line with the says Honda. “We’re hoping any- within animated sequences), the film by With a twenty year tenure mindset of many Indigenous one interested attends, not just in the city there is much to cel- peoples of the world in regard gardeners.” as Tomm Moore (The Secret of ebrate but still plenty to accom- with“Reel every 2 Real screening is about goingwe have from a to their relationship with na- For those who attend, there Kellsaward) and winning Nina filmmakersPaley (Sita Sings such plish. Felton and her team work workshopfilm reel to or real a discussion,” life. That means says will be a second part to the the Blues); and with music by hard every year to meet these Felton. Damien Rice, Glen Hansard and challenges. The team wants to make sure there will be the option to do Yo-Yo Ma. “We are very successful at get- workshopreal implementation on July of 22, the where tech- Set in a Mediterranean sea- ting school groups to attend make it to their intended audi- niques and ideas discussed on side village, Kamila (Salma the festival. It is harder to draw encethat of good young alternative people and filmstheir Hayek) is a house cleaner for the public. In part because of so families. mission to provide resources – exiled artist and poet Mustafa much to do in Vancouver,” Felton “There is a lot of criticism of whetherJuly 15. Thisthrough is a partspace, of VACS’tools, (Liam Neeson). She also has says. planning, etc. – to communities to take care of her daughter, in order to help their occupants Almitra (Quvenzhané Wal- some of the mainstream films grow and improve their area. lis), who’s free spirit makes it “We are all artists,” says Honda. hard to stay out of trouble. The “What that means is that we are three set out on a journey for all creators, as long as we have Mustafa’s home all while evad- the resources available. Every- ing the authorities who fear thing in life is art, and every that the truth in his words will space we use and occupy is a incite rebellion. continuation of who we are. We Photo by Noriko Nasu-Tidball Ambitious beginnings Keiko Honda, founder and executive are all interconnected, which is director of VACS. why it’s important to observe part of the Vancouver Film Fes- ture. It’s about training our- That desire to improve com- Reel 2 Real is proud to have been selves to become stewards of munitiesand make andour spacesthe environment beneficial.” years and this outdoor screen- the land.” ingtival is community very much forkeeping the last with 20 Land stewardship is at the the spirit that inspired founder core of Fukuoka’s Food Forest, inphilosophy, peaceful, and mutually it is what beneficial Honda Venay Felton to come Vancouver but the goal of the workshop is wayshopes isthose reflected attending in Fukuoka’s the work- and establish this organization. A still from the animated film The Prophet. not to just engage with nature, “I worked in New York City, in but with each other as well. “These are such beautiful, im- a place called Media Center for She goes on to talk about par- being violent or not appropri- Honda sees Fukuoka’s studies shopportant will ideas. be filled Today with. we can be Children. We went around to and techniques as both good distant and disconnected, so for the environment as well as this type of education and un- Realents notteam being has surecome about up with films a ownate forcountry, children. and We no find [one] films is enriching for the community. derstanding of how the natural schoolsto children with and heavy get 16mm their filmsfeed- withgreat solution. subtitles, but the Reel 2 that are box office hits in their “We will touch on food pro- andback,” we sayswould Felton. screen “We these would films “We used to turn the sound of real dream is also to see more of duction,” she says, “but we will your best self that you can share - aware of these great films. Our also explore what this means withworld the works world.” is about finding magazine that was distributed titles out loud. The adults did not says Felton. to our community and our tothen librarians, write film who reviews purchased for a likethe filmthat downbut the and children read the did subnot these films produced in Canada,” lives. It’s a workshop, but the For more information, mind it,” says Felton. “Now we For more information, please ultimate goal is cultivation of visit www.myvacs.org. thought there must be a better can give children headsets in visit www.r2rfestival.org. films, based on their feedback. I

“Verbatim” from page 1 thing unique. In fact, from what nous ceremonies. The generosity things happening in this city all at the famed White Spot to I gather, most of my coworkers of families and the spectacle of the time. helping light Hollywood actors. do not have time to even practice the parades on Chinese New Year. I want to challenge the read- These jobs have given me the their own cultures at home. This These are the things I cherish chance to meet an incredible ar- can become toxic. So much time most. These are the events that communities we share, help ray of different people. People is devoted to their job that the make living here as beautiful as celebrateers: devote other added cultures time and to thebe from all walks of life and from culture of work has replaced the it can be. proud of your own. Don’t let your across the world. All brought to- heritage they call their own. Take a moment. Devote time work distract you from what is gether here and participating in It is in opportunities outside to participating in things that most important. If you employ the western culture of work. of work that I have been able to bring people together. Cherish someone, give them the support Sometimes grabbing a beer share in the amazing multicul- the events that include every- to take time off. If you work con- after our shift, we have been tural experiences Vancouver likes one. If I had to give one piece of stantly, take what time you can able to share stories of our - advice it would be to try and at- to give back. There is strength in cultures and backgrounds. Al- ing up cafes and restaurants with tend anything and everything diversity. The more perspectives though rarely do we get to actu- musicto boast so about. contagious Latin rhythmsyou have fillto you are invited to. If you are not we share, the more solutions we ally practice our cultures with Meeting a diversity of people dance. The sacred and community- know. Everyone plays a role. Do each other and create some- through work. oriented experiences of Indige- it! There is an endless amount of not underestimate yours. invited to anything, go and find Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 The Source 7 A festival of Russian friendship

by Colleen Addison nal to the community that she is married. Last year we had a Alik Schastlivenko wants to representative from Uzbekistan. tell Canadians about his coun- They have many, many braids,” try. He wants to hear about he laughs. Canada too and about other Food, too, shows some cul- countries, about the food, mu- tural distinctions. The Festival, sic, dancing, and culture that catered by New Westminster’s make all people who they are. Russian Spoon Bakery, provides food from all parts of the former “When we open our eyes and ears Soviet Union. “We have piroshky, special says Schastlivenko, “we can un- derstandand try to each be a other.little bit But flexible,” to un- or with cheese, vegetable or po- derstand we need to know about doughtato mash. that weThe fill kitchen up with is meatvery the culture.” similar to the Slavic kitchen. Schastlivenko, a board mem- People in Poland have borscht. ber of the Multicultural Rus- The name is the same, but the sian Speaking Association of BC, - hopes to foster this understand- ly different. If you take Russian ing at the annual Friendship flavour,borscht, theit will consistency, be different is fromtotal without Borders Festival, held Ukrainian borscht.”

When we open our eyes and ears, and try to be a little bit flexible. We can “ understand each other. But to understand we need to know about the culture. Schastlivenko, a board member of the Multicultural Russian Speaking Association of BC

- Having a better understanding bian Centre in Burnaby. All eth- of customs is helpful for Canadi- nicitiesthis year are on welcome. August 25 at the Ser ans, says Schastlivenko. “In the former Soviet Union, we put the Braids and borscht wedding ring on the right [hand], Schastlivenko and his organiza- but in Canada, it is on the left. If tion are already building bridges you didn’t know the cultural dif- between nations. At the Festi- ference, you’d think oh, this is val, there will be representa- probably a divorced woman. It’s tives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, these small differences which Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, you never hear [about]. You can Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, learn during this festival.” Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Ta- tarstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, A good country and Estonia, who come to share Schastlivenko, who was born their culture with each other in Odessa, Ukraine, came to and with Canadians. Canada eighteen years ago as “We try to invite as many people as we can,” Schastlivenko two. “My children now have bet- says. “We show what we know, ater 30-year-old English than married me!” he father laughs. of what we can do, what we eat, “But I can speak four languages, how we dance, how we spend and they can speak only two. time together, and how we cher- You have an advantage when you ish our friends. It’s a mosaic.” move [from] country to country.” Having different parts of the Schastlivenko is happy he mosaic present is important, chose Canada as a place to live. says Schastlivenko. There can be misunderstandings, even within was an example of a time where the former Soviet Union coun- Hishe was children’s made to first feel Halloween welcome tries that may appear the same when he didn’t know how to par- from the outside. As one exam- ticipate in the local custom. One Photo courtesy of Alik Schlastlivenko Alik Schlastlivenko, with a representative from Azerbaijan and Tatarstan, stands at a booth in last year’s friendship festival. ple, people’s appearances can of his children’s teachers came illustrate culture. “You can see to his house and invited them to traditional Russian costumes join in celebrating on the main [at the festival], which you can’t street. see on the street in Vancouver, “Today,” he adds, “it’s impor- such as serafan dresses and ko- tant to talk with people, to show koshnik. Kokoshnik is a Russian them our culture, to show them tiara. Sometimes people use cor- different sides from what they al [for the tiara], not ocean, but see on TV, what they are read- river coral.” ing. We are people who are liv- But there are dissimilarities ing here, who are supporting between the former Soviet na- Canada. We are happy and proud tions. “If the girl has two braids,” to be here.” he explains, “it means that this girl is not married. If the girl has For more information, please only one braid, it sends a sig- visit www.rusvan.org. 8 The Source Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 Photo by LPatrick Li The Sakura choir sings the essence of Japanese culture

by Curtis Seufert that despite her great talent and success in painting, pursuing mu- The Sakura Singers Society sic as an artistic avenue just might will be performing at the 42nd not be for her. Kamikura puts it annual Powell Street Festival on Aug. 5. The Sakura Singers’ “I found that I have absolutely repertoire covers more than nobluntly: musical talent. I got a grand 250 Japanese songs, focus- piano but found that it’s not the ing on folk songs and choral piano’s fault, but it is my lack of suites, and the choir is always music skill which prevented me looking for new members to join, seeking to share Japa- Kamikura. nese culture with those who fromAnd advancing yet, Kamikura in this field,”says saysthat wish to listen. she wanted to sing in a group with others, and found the Saku- “The Sakura Singers dedicated ra Singers Society to be much its services to communities with easier to keep up with’ than oth- numerous performances, with ers, despite not having spoken its mission to promote the enjoy- ment of Japanese songs and a bet- years. Kamikura doesn’t seem to ter understanding and apprecia- the choir’s language in close to 30 tion by all Canadians pertaining than just musical excitement to Japanese Canadian culture,” frombe the the only choir. one who finds more says Joyce Kamikura, the choir’s Kamikura is also an accom- executive director. plished visual artist and a mem- Kamikura notes that the choice ber of the Federation of Canadian to name the choir after the sakura, Artists. Many of her acrylic works or cherry blossom, was inten- present natural scenes, often warm and lush, and yet despite symbol for its cultural and artistic roots.tional, with the flower acting as a peonies and poppies, lilies, tulips, “People have been picnicking un- hibiscusher many and portraits daffodils of – flowersthe Cana –- dian-born Japan-raised executive A.D., a tradition that continues to- director of the Sakura Singers day,”der the says blooming Kamikura. trees “Our since choral 700 Society choir doesn’t have any works boasting the popular Japa- deeply rooted in Japanese culture.” name reflects that we are a group Finding culture nese flower: cherry blossoms. and community “There are certain things very common with our choir members. They love to sing in Western clas- sic style, but in Japanese. Most members do not like to perform solo, rather sing in harmony with

generation Japanese who prefer others.to speak Most in Japanese, members while are a small first number of members are non-Japa- nese but can speak Japanese,” says Kamikura.

Kamikura says many long- Photo by LPatrick Li standing members have found a Ruth Suzuki, musical director sense of community while singing of the Sakura Choir. together with others who have While absent in Kamikura’s ties to both Canada and Japan. - “I think many Japanese speakers cance, history and ubiquity of the oeuvre,sakura in she Japanese discusses art the and signifi cul- Singers for sharing a common culture, both classical and contem- findtural comfort background, in joining learning The Sakura to sing porary. in Japanese, under the [musical] “In a spiritual sense, the sakura directorship of Ruth Suzuki who represents life which is short and speaks perfect English, Japanese beautiful, just like the cherry blos- and Chinese,” says Kamikura. som that falls from the tree after just a few days. This is tied to the Sakura lost and found Buddhist roots of Japan. It’s the While noting the sakura’s syn- most commonly used symbol of onymity with Japanese culture, mortality in all types of art. The Kamikura says her own connec- cherry blossom became so popu- tion with Japan had been at a lar in the Heian era of Japan’s his- distance for some time, not only - geographically, but also cultur- came synonymous with sakura.” ally. She was born in Richmond toryFor that Kamikura, the word and for many flower others be but moved to Japan at a young age, in the choir, it’s about making the and then moved back to Canada at most of life, doing so by sharing in celebration of a rich culture and only English in Canada, Kamikura tradition, through language and saysage 9. she After had 30 forgotten years of speakingthe Japa- song. nese language. That is, until she found the Sakura Singers. For more information on the Upon attempting to learn piano Sakura Singers Society and the as an adult, and initially believing Powell Street Festival, please visit instrument quality to be the prob- www.thesakurasingers.org and www.powellstreetfestival.com.

lem, Kamikura eventually figured Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018 The Source 9 The Fish Eyes Trilogy: a coming-of-age solo show

by Raman Kang “We develop them over how many years it takes to ensure The Fish Eyes Trilogy, a theatre they get on stage and in front of show with a focus on dance audiences,” says Quirt. written and performed by ac- Quirt says the company pro- tor, dancer and playwright Ani- vides the necessary tools to help ta Majumdar, is coming to the Surrey Arts Centre Aug. 18. works, which includes resources artists create and refine their - to work in, a workshop with ac- mination to explore how dance suchtors toas hearan office the playspace, aloud a studio and “Anitagets in brings your body a really and fierce how dancedeter whatever else they may need. expresses a character’s life, in- “If we decide to collaborate terests and their way of being,” with an artist, we often do so for says Brian Quirt, Artistic Direc- years with multiple projects, we tor of Nightswimming. “I think believe in what they say and how [Majumdar] wrote Fish Eyes with they say it and we do as much as Meena as the central character possible to amplify their voices,” because she wanted to bring says Quirt. “In [Majumdar’s] home that character’s perspec- case I also ended up directing Photoby Andrew Alexander Andrew Photoby this production of The Fish Eyes Anita Majumdar will transform from character to character in this teenage girl understand her The Fish Eyes Trilogy. Trilogy.” landscape?”tive and point of view: how does such as Bollywood, hip hop and different perspectives. In the allow for a more powerful way to He says part of the attraction what Quirt deems a hybrid of play Majumdar plays three teen- bring life to her character. to The Fish Eyes Trilogy was the The high school experience both those styles. agers, Naz, Candice and Meena, “Watching [Majumdar] trans- powerful writing. “[Majumdar] wanted to explore “[Majumdar] is not only a fan- all of whom attend the same high form from character to charac- “The play goes into what it’s how the character was expe- tastic actor – not only on stage school in Port Moody, B.C. Each ter to character, it really is beau- like to be South Asian in a high riencing high school, the chal- part of the play focuses on one of tiful and astonishing to see what school that is mostly white –what lenges of being compelled to be a extremely skilled classical Indian the three teenagers. she is able to achieve over the it means to be a dancer and to try South Asian classical dancer, the dancer,but in film so andeach TV, of –these she’s alsocharac an- “At a school assembly, two of the course of these three stories,” and balance being a dancer with tension between her family, her ters is a dancer of varying types,” characters dance to Beyonce’s says Quirt. all the other things teenagers teacher, her dance coach and her says Quirt. Survivor and something happens have to balance,” says Quirt. attraction to one of the boys in The Fish Eyes Trilogy is a three- that I won’t reveal in that dance A creative company school,” says Quirt. part play, which includes Boys that affects all three teenagers,” Quirt’s company Nightswimming For more information on the The solo show features cho- with Cars, Let me Borrow that Top says Quirt. is a creative company that com- play and to get tickets, please reography from Majumdar that and Fish Eyes. Quirt says each part Quirt says Majumdar opted to missions new plays, dance pieces visit www.surrey.ca/culture- includes varying types of dance is the same event but shown from do a solo show as she felt it would and music from various artists. recreation/24164.aspx

“Flavours” from page 1 brigadeiro,” says Trovo of the The southeastern part of Bra- zil has a soul food type of cuisine, milk and either coconut or choc- says Trovo, with lots of deep fried olatemini trufflespowder, made respectively. of condensed - minds everyone of home, even if On to Peru youdishes are and not a even hearty from flavor Brazil. that Pão re Peru might not be as big as Brazil, de queijo, a bun made of cheese, is but Shelome Bouvette, co-owner a popular Brazilian snack from and chef at Chicha Restaurant, this part of the country. says its culinary traditions cer- “People love cheese buns be- tainly are. cause they are tasty and gluten- - free,” Trovo points out. “Even cal practices and ingredients though people are usually con- “Peruvian cuisine reflects lo cerned about eating deep fried indigenous population such as food, a lot of customers come includingthe Inca. It influencesalso includes from cuisine the to our restaurant and make an brought in by immigrants from exception for a coxinha. It is a Asia, Europe, and West Africa,” favourite in Vancouver – people explains Bouvette. love it!” She says even traditional dish- Coxinha is a mashed potato es like ceviche are a result of Pe- ruvian fusion. chicken and spices, then breaded “Ceviche comes from the Jap- doughand deep filled fried. withTrovo shreddedsays an- anese immigrants and chifa other crowd-pleaser is feijoada, comes from the Chinese. Peruvi- one of the delicacies Brazilians an food is a pioneer because over from all over the country are most proud of. It is a black bean place for our cuisine to become 500what years it is today,” of fusion adds Bouvette. has taken In fact, Bouvette says that many think Peruvian cuisine actually originated fusion food. - enous people, foreign settlers Underand the therich influenceculture brought of Indig by African slaves, Peru has been mixing tendencies for centuries,

- infusingtury a large flavors number from of the Asian world im- migrantsinto local arriveddishes. Inin Peru,the 19th taking cen the fusion concept to another level. According to Bouvette, Peruvi- an food is trending nowadays af- Photo courtesy of Boteco Brasil ter ‘superfoods’ became a thing. Feijoada. “Most of the foods coming out pork stew cooked in a pressure of Peru are called superfoods, cooker for several hours, served which includes quinoa, maca, with rice and kale. Farofa, a dish camu camu and purple corn,” she says. with butter and bacon, tags Bouvette says that Peruvian madealong with of cassava the other flour, garnishes. toasted - Trovo says decadent desserts couverites who prefer healthy also get plenty of attention from cuisinefoods. fits perfectly with Van both regular customers and new For more info on these time. Condensed milk is the base local restaurants, please ofones most trying creamy them desserts for the such first as visit their websites: pudim, brigadeiro and beijinho. www.boteco.ca “People love our beijinho and www.chicharestaurant.com 10 The Source Vol 19 No 3 | July 10–August 28, 2018

July 10–August 28, 2018 by simon yee Irish trip-hop and Arabic musical styles such as Reggae, Calypso, ensembles, at this internation- * * * Festival has been one of the North Salsa and Soca music and much The sunny days are here once ally renowned festival. Be sure Vancouver Thai Festival Shore’sFor 28 years,most thepopular Harmony cultural Arts more. For more information, again! Get some travelling done, to check out the artisan market July 21–22 events. The free festival draws please visit the festival’s website. take a dive in a swimming hole and folk bazaar, enjoy the many Vancouver Art Gallery, North crowds from all over the city to and bask in the amazing sun- food vendors set up around the Plaza celebrate a harmonious balance * * * shine with a variety of events beachfront and have fun at the www.globaleat.net/event/5th- of visual, culinary and perform- Queer Film Festival and festivals happening around Little Folks Village for children thai-festival/ ing arts on the spectacular West Aug. 9–19 town. Have an awesome summer Vancouver waterfront. The festi- Various cinemas and venues in everyone, and I’ll see you all in their website for a complete list Gear up for a weekend of food, val will feature world-class mu- Vancouver September! of12 performers. years and younger. Check out fun and live entertainment at the sical performances, inspiring art www.queerfilmfestival.ca - exhibitions and demonstrations, * * * * * * ern Canada’s largest Thai event is mouth-watering culinary events, Celebrating the best in indepen- Wild Things: The Power SFU Summer Festival fifth annual Thai Festival – West Indigenous showcases, outdoor dent queer cinema, the Vancou- of Nature in Our Lives July 14, 1–8 p.m. the Vancouver Art Gallery, North movies and more! ver Queer Film Festival returns Now until Sept. 2019 Convocation Mall, Burnaby Plaza.taking The place annual this July cultural 21 and festival 22 at Museum of Vancouver www.sfusummerfestival.com showcases Thailand’s rich and * * * - www.museumofvancouver.ca vibrant cultural heritage through Powell Street Festival luminateto the city the for thetransformative 30th time to its tasty gastronomy, performing Aug. 4–5 momentsproudly showcase in the lives films of thatqueer il Nature Vancouver will be pre- Summer Festival is an annual arts and crafts. The free family- Powell Street, Vancouver people – telling stories of the senting Wild Things: The Power eventReturning held for in thethe fifthConvocation year, the friendly festival also features www.powellstreetfestival.com of Nature in Our Lives, an exhibi- Mall at Simon Fraser University in traditional and contemporary ourselves, each other and our tion on display at the Museum Burnaby. The festival gives anime fashions, digital technology, This long running community placejourneys in the we world have takenand creating to find of Vancouver until September fans a chance to check out artist Thai boxing, Thai massage and celebration returns to Vancou- - booths, food vendors, games and spa services plus plenty of prize - cation and dialogue. More than the life stories of local animals stage events all in the style of draws. Please check out their brate the art and culture of the social change through film, edu and2019. plants This exhibition – how they delves relate into to the “matsuri” summer festivals. website for more information. Japanesever for the Canadian 42nd time people. to celeThis performances, workshops, panel each other and how they con- There will be a cosplay contest, year’s extravaganza includes discussions,just film, the parties festival and also more, hosts nect people to nature in the city. Yakata show, dance groups, mel- * * * works from acclaimed visual creating a unique community Scenic design, videos, taxidermy, on smashing and more! For more A Generous Spirit artists Chiharu Mizukawa and space for eleven days each Au- crowd-sourcing technologies information, please visit their July 25–Sept. 1 Nao Uda, virtuoso percussionist gust. For showtimes and a list and the display of natural speci- website. West Vancouver Museum Tatsuya Nakatani and the Naka- mens breathe life into these tales westvancouvermuseum.ca website. of cohabitation. The immersive * * * gong ensemble) and a presenta- of films, please visit the festival nature of the exhibition, includ- Summer Sounds Thanks to generous patrons, art- tiontani Gongon Asian Orchestra fetishism (a 14-person by writer * * * ing hands-on activities, encour- July 20, 31, Aug. 7, 21, 5:30–9 p.m. ists and donors, the West Van- and performance artist Sophia New West Cultural Crawl ages visitors to examine their šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly Akiko Stephens. For a complete Aug. 10–12 relationship with nature, think Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza), works by local artists and their as- schedule of events, please visit Various locations about momentarily disconnect- Vancouver sociatescouver Museum from across houses the overcountry. 300 their website. in New Westminster www.vancouvercivictheatres.com The Museum’s Permanent Collec- www.newwestculturalcrawl.com equilibrium with the natural tion ensures that the community’s * * * worlding from around their them. devices and find This four concert series will take legacy of great art and design is Maple Ridge The New West Cultural Crawl is place in the heart of Downtown preserved and celebrated. A Gen- Caribbean Festival an annual arts and culture festi- * * * erous Spirit presents a selection Aug. 4–5 val that celebrates and exhibits Vancouver Folk Music Festival (formerly the Queen Elizabeth of these exceptional works, high- Albion Fairgrounds, Maple Ridge the vast creative talents across July 13–15 VancouverTheatre Plaza) at šxʷƛ and̓exən will Xwtl’a7shn feature lighting works by women artists www.www.caribbeanfest.ca New Westminster. Artist studios Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver top music headliners, delicious in particular, such as Emily Carr and venues open their doors to www.thefestival.bc.ca food and the always popular patio and Jane Billaux. There will be an This musical festival returns to welcome thousands of visitors bar. Headliners for the pop-up se- the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple from across Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver Folk Music Festi- ries will remain top secret leading Ridge to showcase the music There will be a sneak peek open- up to the event so you’ll have to opening reception on July 24, and and culture of the islands of the time to let festival-goers experi- follow along on social media and a talk and tour* on * August* 18. Caribbean. This great free family Centre, followed by two days of enceval returns the music to the andcity forculture the 41st of listen to The Peak radio for clues Harmony Arts Festival event will have arts & crafts ven- music,ing night entertainment, on Aug. 10 at foodthe Anviland, - Aug. 3–12 dors, a kid zone and a variety of of course, plenty of art, around tional and local acts. Listen to di- two weeks prior to each show. For 1564 Argyle Avenue, authentic Caribbean food as well the Royal City. For a complete versemore styles than 40of music, international, from Cajun na morebefore information, the official announcementplease check West Vancouver - list of locations, please check out tunes and soul jazz-funk to Cree/ out the website. www.harmonyarts.ca ing music spanning a variety of their website. as over 100 entertainers perform

Recipe by Jen dela Luna Arroz con Leche Having grown up in the Philip- rice pudding warm or cold, and pines, rice-based desserts are I personally prefer it a bit on butter, vanilla and sugar very familiar to me and, when the runnier side (though I know 3. andThoroughly continue stir cooking in the milk,the done right, can be some of my many who like it thicker and rice, stirring occasionally, favourite desserts! With the drier, like risotto or some even right balance of sweetness and drier than that, like thick, sticky uncovered. richness, arroz con leche – Co- Korean rice). This dish is incred- for another 12–14 minutes, lombian rice pudding – is a fan- ibly easy to make, and once you as well as the condensed start, you’ll never think about 4. milk Stir inand the reduce rest ofthe the heat milk to getting storebought pudding medium-low. Mix the rice, tastic finish to a meal. I enjoy again! making sure all the ingredients are thoroughly com- Ingredients The mixture will thicken sobined, keep foran eye 50–60 to see minutes. when • 250 g long grain rice it reaches your desired con- • 500 mLwater sistency and thickness. • 3 cinnamon sticks • 500 mL milk heat and allow it to cool. • 2 tbsp butter 5. Take the mixture off the • 2 tbsp vanilla extract mind serving the rice pud- • 150 g sugar 6. dingThough warm! it is atypical, Alternatively, I don’t • 500 mL milk refrigerate the pudding for •Method 1 can (12 oz) condensed milk several hours or overnight - (it will thicken even more!) mon sticks in the water, bring- before serving. This is ideal 1. Ining a itsmall to a pot,boil steepand allowing the cinna it to make ahead for parties to simmer for approximately as it can be done the day before.

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