The City of Richmond invites the community to celebrate Asian Heritage Month and explore the theme Stories That Shape Us. Through art and history, the City recognizes and honours the personal and cultural stories throughout the month that have helped shape Richmond’s identity.

“Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many ways our diverse population has contributed to Richmond’s vibrant culture,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “I encourage everyone to explore and discover something new this month through our many programs and exhibitions that highlight our unique Asian heritage.” 

Highlights of Asian Heritage Month: 

Richmond Art Gallery

Exhibition: Restless by Nature
Until June 8
Mary Sui Yee Wong explores memory, migration, and belonging through sculpture, photographs, video, costume and more. Event details.

Exhibition: Hong Wo 同和
Until May 30
The exhibition celebrates Ling Lam’s impact on Richmond’s early community and economy through the story of his historic general store. Event details.

Richmond Public Library

Workshop: Cantonese Opera Behind the Scenes 粵劇幕後揭秘
May 18
Experience the magic of Cantonese opera from behind the curtain. Event details.

Richmond Museum

Exhibition: From Then to Now: How Japanese Canadians Contributed to Richmond Over 100 Years
Until October 30
This exhibit highlights the lasting legacy of Japanese Canadians in Richmond and the strength of a community that thrived despite adversity. The exhibition is located at the Richmond Museum Extension (inside the Richmond Cultural Centre). Event details.

Steveston Museum and Post Office

Mon to Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00-4:00pm
Exhibition: “Okagesama de: I am what I am because of you”
Visit the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building, with exhibits on Steveston’s Japanese Canadian history. See the temporary display “Okagesama de”, featuring a video interview with some of Steveston’s pioneers. Event details.

For more information, visit richmond.ca/AsianHeritageMonth.