Media Advisory - Government of Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month at the National Gallery of Canada

The Government of Canada will host a reception to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Diversity and Inclusion), will host the official Government of Canada reception for 2023 Asian Heritage Month, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion.

The celebration will take place at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, May 29, 2023. This year's theme, Stories of Determination, will be showcased throughout the evening with performances and tributes to honour and celebrate the various achievements and contributions of Asian communities across Canada.

Please note that the details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

EVENT:
Asian Heritage Month Reception

DATE: 
Monday, May 29, 2023

TIME: 
7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: 
National Gallery of Canada, Auditorium 
380 Sussex Drive 
Ottawa, Ontario

Media representatives wishing to take part must register by contacting [email protected] with their name and media outlet before 4 p.m. on Monday, May 29.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For more information (media only), please contact: Shiraz Keushgerian, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]