Marie Jen Galilo

Chinese calligraphy being written with a thick brush in black ink.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Events to look forward to in May

Peak Web May 13, 2024

By: Marie Jen Galilo, SFU Student There are a lot of events to look forward to in the month of May. Aside from being the start of the summer semester, May is also Asian Heritage Month. As another semester begins, you’re probably thinking about how you can make an academic comeback. Attending events is a great way to become more involved in school and learn about Asian culture and heritage, and I’ve got a list of events to help you get started. Lunch Poems at SFU: Leanne Dunic & Jane Shi Ever since the first poetry reading in 2012, SFU…

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Food for Thought: The transformations of adobo

Peak Web May 12, 2024

By: Marie Jen Galilo, SFU Student As a second-generation Filipino Canadian, I grew up eating adobo. My favourite version of adobo is my mom’s “adobong manok,” or “chicken adobo,” which consists of chicken and chicken liver simmered in a savoury…

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A collage of food from three different cuisines: banh mi sandwiches; a hot pot spread with sizzling soup, raw meat, and other ingredients; Barbeque chicken on top of a plate of rice.
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Hidden Gems: Cultural cuisines

Peak Web September 12, 2023

By: Marie Jen Galilo, SFU Student Rather than eating at the same restaurants all the time, why not discover something new? Don’t miss out on the diverse cultural cuisines Vancouver has to offer! Pearl Hot Pot 7154 Sperling Ave, Burnaby…

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