OTTAWA- Throughout the month of May, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is proud to celebrate Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour and recognize the contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, and to stand against anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
In celebration of this year’s Asian Heritage Month 2023, Ottawa Public Library is offering programming that honours and celebrates how people from diverse, vibrant, and growing communities have contributed to every aspect of Canadian life, including the arts, science, sports, business, government, and the labour movement.
One of the highlights of this year's Asian Heritage Month celebration is the film viewings organized in collaboration with the Asian Heritage Society of Ottawa.
On Sunday, May 7 at Ben Franklin Place, visitors can enjoy two captivating films: the Indonesian film 5 cm at noon, and the American film Donut King at 2:30 pm.
On Saturday, May 13, the Main branch of Ottawa Public Library will screen the thought-provoking film unarchived.
In addition to film screenings, OPL is hosting a virtual cooking show with local chef Joe Thottungal on Tuesday, May 30 from 7 pm to 8 pm. Chef Thottungal, known for his popular restaurant Thali, will demonstrate three delicious dishes - Asparagus Thoran, Chicken Kada, and Pomegranate and Mint Raita - from his new cookbook "My Thali." Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and learn about the culinary treasures of Asia.
OPL’s collection is bursting with books that shed light on the incredible contributions of Asian-Canadians to our cultural life. The Library’s curated selection of books will provide readers with a deeper understanding of the legacies and diverse cultures of Asia.