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Nowruz 2026: Rebirth and Renewal
March 20th was Nowruz, which marks the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring in the Northern hemisphere. Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, has been celebrated for over 3,000 years across regions influenced by Persian culture. The Haft-Seen table is adorned with seven symbolic items, each beginning with the letter ‘S’ in Persian:
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A Legacy of Ink 墨韻傳承 – Event Recap
Approximately 80 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, joined the Asian Library for the Legacy of Ink event held at the Asian Centre Auditorium on the afternoon of January 29, 2026. The event offered an inspiring exploration of the legacy of Chinese calligraphy—a tradition that spans centuries and continues to shape Chinese cultural
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KPop and Demons in the Asian Library Collection
The Asian Library is featuring two displays on “Pop Culture Across Asia” (upper floor) and “Demons in Japanese and Korean Contexts” (ground floor). These displays were installed just in time for Kids Take Over UBC 2026 and are inspired by the hugely popular animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Released in the summer of 2025, this
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Lunar New Year Celebration at the Nest – Event Recap
On February 11, the Asian Library joined the AMS and the Department of Asian Studies in celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 at the Nest. As part of the celebration, we hosted a pop-up library featuring a selection of Great Reads novels, picture books, graphic novels, and language learning materials in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and South
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Kids Take Over UBC 2026: Event Recap
On Sunday February 15, the UBC Asian Library welcomed kids and families as part of Kids Take Over UBC 2026! We welcomed 750 guests between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for crafts, dancing, games, and much more on a sunny Family Day weekend. This year’s theme was Pop of Light – Seasons in Asia in
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