Step into the world of Yixing teapots with a family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee! Join us for a short, interactive tour that invites curious visitors of all ages to take a closer look at the unique shapes, intricate details, rich symbolism, and artistic expressions found in Professor Lee’s
The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver is welcoming the Year of the Horse with a two-day Lunar New Year celebration packed with hands-on workshops, live audio theatre, curator tours, and family-friendly activities. The festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in
Falling on April 5 this year, Qingming Festival (清明節), also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time to honour ancestors through grave visits and ritual offerings. Join us ahead of the festival for special storytelling performances about the familial connections of this holiday by Five Blessings Collective, followed by a
Step into the world of Roger Lee’s Yixing teapots and discover the shapes, symbolism, and artistry within his remarkable collection. Join a short, family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and discover the beauty and cultural significance behind these exquisite teapots. Pair your teapot tour with a special craft and
In this engrossing documentary, presented for Asian Heritage Month, director Jennifer Chiu reaches into her family’s history to explore the Hakka community — a people, a language, and a culture. Thought to hail from northern China, the Hakka settled in the south of the country, where they were known as
The cheongsam (Cantonese for “long dress”), or qipao (Mandarin for “banner robe”) is an internationally recognized symbol of Chinese cultural identity and femininity. Originating as a combination of Han and Manchu clothing styles and later influenced by Western fashion, the garment carries layered meanings across generations and diasporas. For Canadian-born