Recognizing Asian Heritage Month and Jewish Heritage Month

May 10, 2021 10:00 a.m.
Virtual programming and events available in Vaughan throughout May

As part of Vaughan's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the City recognizes Asian Heritage Month and Jewish Heritage Month in May through its Cultural Heritage Events Program. This month, a series of virtual events and programming will be available for citizens to learn about, share and celebrate the culture of Asian Canadians and Jewish Canadians.
 
Here is information on virtual events and programming taking place throughout the month.
 
Asian Heritage Month
 
York Regional Police (YRP) – Celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Together with community partners, YRP is hosting a virtual Asian Heritage Month celebration with the 2021 theme Together We Are More. The theme speaks to a vision of building an inclusive community where everyone feels that they belong.
 
Heritage Music Mosaics
Arcadia Live Productions performers celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a free digital performance by local cultural musicians.
 
Music and song with Natalie Wong
Saturday, May 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
 
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre offers a wide variety of Japanese cultural programs for its members and annual visitors. Learn about the history of the Japanese-Canadian community in the Moriyama Nikkei Heritage Centre. The centre serves as the gathering point for the Japanese-Canadian community.
 
Happy Chi – tai chi and qigong virtual classes
Beginners eight brocades qigong
Learn eight different movements focusing on stretching, flexibility and breathing in a relaxing manner for mental and physical health.
 
Tuesdays on May 11, 18 and 25
11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Join via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79992365351?pwd=MHFhS3IvNTdFT1MrNzVlUXRPVUNFdz09
Meeting ID: 799 9236 5351
Passcode: w4XhAW
 
Tai chi Foundation Exercises
Learn different and easy-to-follow independent exercises, focusing on stretching, flexibility and practising Donyus and Toryus in a relaxing manner for mental and physical health.

Thursdays on May 13, 20 and 27
10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Join via Zoom:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73593085142?pwd=T1gwT3FrMm5PbGd6VUQ1TERUMnd6dz09
Meeting ID: 735 9308 5142
Passcode: Rc7yuK
 
Celebrate the culture of India
The South Asian Association of Vaughan will be hosting a series of traditional music family-friendly yoga sessions throughout May.
Saturdays on May 15, 22 and 29
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
 
Jewish Heritage Month
 
Vaughan Public Libraries: Jewish Heritage Month Booklist
Enjoy a variety of virtual programming and events throughout the month of May and peruse the vast Jewish Heritage Month booklist to learn more about Jewish heritage.
Learn more: vaughanpl.info
 
Heritage Music Mosaics
Arcadia Live Productions performers celebrate Jewish Heritage Month with free digital performances by local cultural musicians.
 
Musical performance by Tamar Ilana with Anton Apostolov
Sunday, May 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Watch the live concert: https://arcadialive.ca/
 
Jewish Heritage Month: Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA) Virtual Walking Tours
Travel back in time to an era when Kensington Market was a thriving Jewish village teeming with kosher bakeries, synagogues and social clubs. On this first-ever virtual tour, Jewish Toronto's past biographies of its former inhabitants, the sounds, Yiddish language, and religious, social and political attitudes are brought to life. Visits to the architectural gems that remain in the area today are supplemented by photographs from the holdings of the OJA as vivid reminders of a once vibrant community.

Virtual Jewish Community Centre/Schwartz/Reisman Centre (Vaughan)
The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) is proud to be connecting socially online. The virtual JCC can be enjoyed on a computer, tablet or phone. Access Virtual JCC for free by simply logging in. Registering is free, quick and easy.
 
Visit vaughan.ca/culture for more information about culture and heritage months.  
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