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Light Up Chinatown! presented by RBC returns for its third year. The free two-day community festival will bring the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown to life with live music, cultural performances, and inventive food collaborations. For families, there will be a dedicated kids' fun zone, and for the adults, for the
Join Simon Chang on March 16th at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre for an afternoon with the proud Chinese Canadian, who started his career delivering newspapers for the Vancouver Sun, showcasing tenacity and a positive attitude that propelled him to become one of Canada's most celebrated fashion designers. Born in Canton,
Explore the vibrant world of fan-making with multi-disciplinary visual artist Serena Chu on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Craft your own fabric folding fan using artisanal markers and discover the fun and beauty of creating your own artistic illustrations. Drop in anytime between 11 am and 1 pm to take part!
Join us for a lively evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians in Canada’s national obsession, hockey! Author Chad Soon will launch his co-authored children’s book, The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey, and share Kwong’s fascinating story as the first player of Asian descent in
On April 20, come learn about the exquisite art of Cantonese Opera, one of the most colourful and deeply rooted traditions in Chinatown. We’ll highlight our opera artefacts on display, listen to some tunes, and guide you in crafting your very own opera headdress. Drop in anytime between
Come and tour and apply for residency at Vancouver's newest community housing development, slated to open in May 2024. Located at 58 West Hastings, Bob & Michael’s Place is a response to one of our neighbourhood’s greatest needs—affordable community housing where residents will not only live, but thrive. The first
On June 15, dive into a cultural adventure of songs and stories featuring the mesmerizing sounds of ancient Chinese instruments. This edition of the Vancouver Chinatown Storyteller’s Family Saturday will spotlight "Getting to Know Chinese Folk Instruments." Experience the captivating tones of traditional instruments such as the erhu, suona, and
On Saturday, June 22nd, the innovative housing project Bob & Michael's Place is hosting it’s final open house before launch! This is an opportunity to check out and have an exclusive look at the space before residents start moving in this month. Bob & Michael’s Place is a new community
Join us for an interactive storytelling session with award-winning author George Chiang, featuring The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. Based on oral histories shared by Isaac Sing, this captivating tale of friendship and perseverance follows Chen Sing’s adventures in the interior after his railroad-building days. We’ll learn how George turned
