ASEAN Consuls General Donate Books to the Vancouver Public Library

Ms. Karen Sparks, Vice Chair of the VPL Board, welcomes the five (5) ASEAN Consuls General to VPL at the Book donation event. (Vancouver PCG Photo)

VANCOUVER 15 February 2024— The ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver (ACGV), comprising the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, handed over a collection of books that showcase the rich heritage, history, and literature of their respective countries to the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) during a simple ceremony held on 08 February 2024.  

The Chairperson of the ACGV, Philippine Consul General Arlene T. Magno expressed her thanks to the VPL for welcoming ACGV’s donation and for providing a venue for these books to be reached by the wider community. She also said that the Consulates are not only sharing knowledge but also fostering greater understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures represented within the ASEAN region.

Ms. Karen Spears, Vice Chair of the Vancouver Public Library Board, extended her appreciation to the ASEAN Consuls General for the generous donation and as they look forward to incorporating the collection in the VPL system soon. 

The event was attended by representatives from the ASEAN Consulates General in Vancouver, officials from the Vancouver Public Library, and members of the media and the community, symbolizing the spirit of unity and cooperation between the ASEAN community and Vancouver.

There was also a reception after the brief book donation ceremony which was held at the Josef Wosk Poet’s Room. END

The book collection was donated by the ASEAN Consuls General in Vancouver - Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia Thailand and Vietnam – to the Vancouver Public Library. The Honorary Consul General of Laos also donated four books. (Vancouver PCG Photo)

Philippine Consul General Arlene T. Magno delivers her remarks on behalf of her ASEANcolleagues at the ASEAN Book Donation event at the VPL. (Vancouver PCG Photo)

(From left to right) Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung, Indonesian Consul General Hendra Halim, VPL Information Technology & Collections Director Kay Cahill, VPL Vice Board Chair Karen Spears, Philippine Consul General Arlene Magno, Malaysian Consul General Mohd Afandi Bin Abu Bakar, and Thai Consul General Rutch Soratana after the turnover ceremony (Vancouver PCG Photo)

For more information, visit https://www.vancouverpcg.dfa.gov.ph