"This month is a meaningful time to celebrate our diversity"

Royal Roads University is proud to celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May. Our 2025 theme, Cultural Threads, invites us to honour the rich traditions, diverse languages and creative arts that shape and connect Asian communities. Throughout the month, we’ve invited students to share more about their Asian heritage and what this month means to them.

Kinzang Choden, MA in Tourism Management

What does Asian Heritage Month mean to you?

To me, Asian Heritage Month represents belonging and the chance to celebrate and preserve cultural heritage.

 I’m very proud to participate in Asian Heritage Month and to have the opportunity to share the uniqueness of my country, Bhutan. 

As a tour guide with deep roots in Bhutan’s culture and traditions, it means a lot to showcase our rich heritage — from our spiritual values and colorful festivals to our deep respect for nature and community. 

This month is a meaningful time to celebrate our diversity, learn from one another, and take pride in the stories and traditions that make each of our cultures special.

Want to keep the celebrations going? Visit our Asian Heritage Month webpage for voices, videos, events, resources and more. 

To learn more about a diversity of cultures from across our campus community, mark your calendars for our May 15 RRU’s Global Showcase. Chodan will join students from across RRU to celebrate global fashion, food and fun. Catch her taking part in a cultural dance performance and fashion show. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more.