The May 2009 Asian Heritage Month celebration in Saint John, led by the Chinese Cultural Association of Saint John, the Korean Association, and the Multicultural Association of Saint John, has been awarded the Cultural Infusion Award at this year’s “Live Life” Awards Ceremony, presented by Uptown Saint John Inc. The award ceremony was held on June 24 at the Saint John Theatre Company. The event was published on the Telegraph Journal (http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/city/article/1109478).
Mr. Bernard Cormier, the City Cultural Affairs’ Officer, accepted the award on behalf of all the organizers of the Asian Heritage Month events and the Gala. The award is made from granite stone.
Cultural Infusion of the Year: Asian Heritage Month Gala
This significant cultural event drew more than 500 people in 2009. The celebration of Chinese, Korean, Filipino and East Indian heritage included music, dance, food, demonstrations and a visit from Vivienne Poy, the first Canadian of Asian descent appointed to the Senate.