24 episodes
Holding Heritage Hollie Ha
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Holding Heritage champions deeper understanding & appreciation of Chinese-Vietnamese Heritage in North America. We focus on Chinese-Vietnamese refugee stories, family relationships, bridging generational gaps and cultural identity. Explore with us through thoughtful storytelling, open and honest conversation, helpful resources, and fun projects. Thank you so much for listening!
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Ep 24: Lunar New Year Greetings in Canto & Viet - 2023 Year of the Rabbit/Cat
January 22nd 2023 is Lunar New Year! ✨
To help get you ready to receive your red envelopes 🧧🧧🧧 tune into this episode to brush up on your Cantonese and Vietnamese greetings!
Visit the Holding Heritage website and episode show notes to view/download all of these greetings in a pretty PDF! 😊
Wishing you all the best for this year to come 💛
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out! -
Ep 23: Sarmad Almoullem & Photo Tech Fotosource - Newcomer Entrepreneur Series with the Campbell River People's Project Magazine & IWC
Sarmad Almoullem is a Syrian artist and photographer - and current owner of Campbell River's camera goods store Phototech Fotosource!
We talk with Sarmad about his immigration story to Canada from Syria, his passion for photography and art, culture and community, and more!
Sarmad's story is also featured in Campbell River's People Project Magazine - so be sure to check out the printed article, too!
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This episode is produced in collaboration with the Immigrant Welcome Centre's Welcoming Communities Coalition and the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper - which are both based on beautiful Vancouver Island.
The goal of this series of interviews aims to learn more about and amplify the voices of newcomers in Campbell River who own businesses in the community. We chat with them about their journeys, successes and challenges starting and running their businesses. The goal is to help dispel negative misconceptions about the impact of newcomers on the Canadian economy, to highlight diversity and underrepresented voices, and contribute to making our communities more welcoming for all.
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out! -
Ep 22: Taj Singh & Pita Pit Campbell River - Newcomer Entrepreneur Series with the Campbell River People's Project Magazine & IWC
Taj Singh is the owner of Campbell River's first ever Pita Pit! Taj immigrated from India, and has a wealth of experience and drive that is incredibly inspiring!
Listen to us chat about his education and career journey, cultural upbringing, family, and more!
Taj's story is also featured in Campbell River's People Project Magazine - so be sure to check out the printed article, too!
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This episode is produced in collaboration with the Immigrant Welcome Centre's Welcoming Communities Coalition and the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper - which are both based on beautiful Vancouver Island.
The goal of this series of interviews aims to learn more about and amplify the voices of newcomers in Campbell River who own businesses in the community. We chat with them about their journeys, successes and challenges starting and running their businesses. The goal is to help dispel negative misconceptions about the impact of newcomers on the Canadian economy, to highlight diversity and underrepresented voices, and contribute to making our communities more welcoming for all.
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out! -
Ep 21: Rica Briones & Ivan Ragonot & JRV Filipino Asian Store - Newcomer Entrepreneur Series with the Campbell River Mirror & IWC
Make sure to check out the full Filipino Snack Tasting Video! We made a trip to the JRV Filipino Asian Store to pick up some of their most popular items to give them a try. 😋
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This episode is produced in collaboration with the Immigrant Welcome Centre's Welcoming Communities Coalition and the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper - which are both based on beautiful Vancouver Island.
The goal of this series of interviews aims to learn more about and amplify the voices of newcomers in Campbell River who own businesses in the community. We chat with them about their journeys, successes and challenges starting and running their businesses. The goal is to help dispel negative misconceptions about the impact of newcomers on the Canadian economy, to highlight diversity and underrepresented voices, and contribute to making our communities more welcoming for all.
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out! -
Ep 20: A Chosen Brotherhood with Kenny Tran (Building Heritage)
Meet my uncle Kenny and join us in a chat about heritage, finding belonging and guidance, and passing along the things we learn and value to the next generation. Also hear the heartwarming story of how my dad and him became best friends, and brothers!
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out! -
Ep 19: 婆婆 po4 po4 & the Police - Raided, Arrested & Pregnant (Exploring Roots)
In May of 1978, the North and South Vietnamese đồng currencies were unified. This episode features a story from my 婆婆 po4 po4 (maternal grandmother) about one particular memory and experience she had during this time in Hanoi. Her home was raided, searched and most of her belongings taken away. Tune in to hear the full conversation in both English and Cantonese!
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As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out!
As always, head over to holdingheritage.com to check out the episode show notes!
Intro & Outro Music by Blue Wednesday – be sure to check him out!