Celebrate Asian Heritage Month

April 18, 2007

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Canadian Museum of Civilization

Gatineau, Quebec, April 18, 2007 — On April 28, don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Enjoy dancing and music from countries such as Japan, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam the Philippines and Turkey. Once you have enjoyed the sounds and rhythms take in the flavours by sampling traditional foods from Asian countries.

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. This special month celebrated yearly acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian-Canadians and their contributions to Canada. Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically in innumerable ways. Asian Heritage Month is an ideal occasion for all to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of various Asian cultures.

Asian Heritage Month Gala
Saturday, April 28, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall
$20/person
Tickets available at the Museum’s Box Office
In partnership with the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society
http://www.asianheritagemonth.net. .

More information is available by calling 819 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.

Media Information:

Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7167

Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7169

Fax: 819 776-7187


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