Join us on Saturday, April 6 from 4 - 6 pm for an evening of storytelling to celebrate past and present Chinese Canadians involved 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 the NHL in 1948 and a great builder of the sport internationally.
We’ll hear the stories of young Chinese Canadian players going pro from former professional player Brandon Wong, and documentary filmmaker Jenny-Lee Gilmore will share a heartfelt tribute to her hockey-playing mother, Kelley, as she competes for Team BC at the Canada 55 Plus Games.
Join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm for hands-on crafts, storytelling, and interactive activities open to all ages to learn about Chinatown's vibrant heritage!
All youth (17 and under) are admitted for free. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is free with admission or free for members.
On every Family Saturday, you can expect:
An exciting collaboration between our shop Foo Hung Curios and our friends at Hype Chocolate Co.
Presenting nostalgic charm in a new form, these chocolates feature iconic Chinese Canadian flavours, such as fortune cookie, White Rabbit candies, and a Earl Grey & Jasmine tea blend.
The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is home to Canada's first permanent exhibit space dedicated to telling the stories of the Chinese Canadian journey and the living heritage of Vancouver's Chinatown.
Artefacts, photos, and recordings from the 1880s to present day create an immersive self-guided storytelling experience for the whole family.
A special exhibit honouring the multigenerational families who pursued their dreams and turned grievance into success.
One hundred years after the Chinese were barred from entering Canada, the descendants of those who paid the price have made exceptional inroads into Canadian culture and, in fact, defined who we are. No matter where we work today, Chinese Canadians are woven into the fabric of the Canadian story. This exhibit is a testament to the multigenerational families who, like all Canadian settlers, pursued their dreams and turned grievance into success.
Designed by the community-minded award-winning exhibit designers at Lost & Found.
A purveyor of home goods, stationery, art and jewelry, the store offers a contemporary take on traditional objects. showcasing Chinese Canadian designers and artists.
All proceeds from Foo Hung Curios sales support the programs of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre.