Chinatown Storytelling Centre
168 East Pender Street V6A 1T3 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Kevan was wowed by Hong Kong-style dim sum for the first time in the 1960s. Hear more of his story over at Cross Cultural Walking Tours tomorrow, June 24, 2020! You’ll hear 5 stories from people about their experiences in Chinatown. These are stories that range from the 1930s to today. These are intimate stories about growing up in Chinatown and those moments that are forgotten by official histories. Please join us in learning about the historic diversity in the Strathcona ne...ighbourhood from the following participating groups: Afro Van Connect All Our Father's Relations AUUC Strathcona Ukrainian Hall & Performing Arts Society - Vancouver @Bulletin_Geppo (Instagram) Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photos of Yucho Chow Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden explorASIAN -Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association Hapa-palooza Festival Heritage Vancouver Society Hogan's Alley Society In Chinatown Jewish Independent Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre One Big Hapa Family PCHC-MoM Society Saint James Music Academy The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Vancouver School Board - Archives and Heritage Committee Wongs' Benevolent Association Youth Collaborative for Chinatown - #chinatownyvr

This Wednesday head to the Cross Cultural Walking Tours to hear Jeanette share her parents’ love story in Chinatown during a time when arranged marriages were still common. On June 24, 2020, you’ll hear 5 stories from people about their experiences in Chinatown. These are stories that range from the 1930s to today. These are intimate stories about growing up in Chinatown and those moments that are forgotten by official histories. Please join us in learning about the historic... diversity in the Strathcona neighbourhood from the following participating groups: Afro Van Connect All Our Father's Relations AUUC Strathcona Ukrainian Hall & Performing Arts Society - Vancouver @bulletin_geppo (IG) Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photos of Yucho Chow explorASIAN (Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society) Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association Hapa-palooza Festival Heritage Vancouver Society Hogan's Alley Society In Chinatown Jewish Independent Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre One Big Hapa Family PCHC-MoM Society Saint James Music Academy The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Vancouver School Board Wongs' Benevolent Association - Archives and Heritage Committee Youth Collaborative for Chinatown - #chinatownyvr

Elwin shares his experience of growing up and working in the family business, Union Laundry, on the Cross Cultural Walking Tours. Follow their page to make sure you don’t miss Elwin’s story! On June 24, 2020, you’ll hear 5 stories from people about their experiences in Chinatown. These are stories that range from the 1930s to today. These are intimate stories about growing up in Chinatown and those moments that are forgotten by official histories. Please join us in learning ...about the historic diversity in the Strathcona neighbourhood from the following participating groups: Afro Van Connect All Our Father's Relations AUUC Strathcona Ukrainian Hall & Performing Arts Society - Vancouver @Bulletin_Geppo (Instagram) Chinatown Through a Wide Lens: The Hidden Photos of Yucho Chow Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden explorASIAN - Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association Hapa-palooza Festival Heritage Vancouver Society Hogan's Alley Society In Chinatown Jewish Independent Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre One Big Hapa Family PCHC-MoM Society Saint James Music Academy The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Vancouver School Board - Archives and Heritage Committee Wongs' Benevolent Association Youth Collaborative for Chinatown - #chinatownyvr

Tune in at Cross Cultural Walking Tours on Wednesday, June 24th to hear about Mamie’s daily trek to Chinese school after completing a full day of school in the 1930s. On June 24, 2020, you’ll hear 5 stories from people about their experiences in Chinatown. These are stories that range from the 1930s to today. These are intimate stories about growing up in Chinatown and those moments that are forgotten by official histories. Please join us in learning about the historic divers...ity in the Strathcona neighbourhood from the following participating groups: Afro Van Connect All Our Father's Relations AUUC Strathcona Ukrainian Hall & Performing Arts Society - Vancouver @bulletin_geppo (IG) explorASIAN (Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society) Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association Hapa-palooza Festival Heritage Vancouver Society Hogan's Alley Society Jewish Independent Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre PCHC-MoM Society Saint James Music Academy (FB) Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Vancouver School Board(Archives and Heritage Committee) Wongs' Benevolent Association Youth Collaborative for Chinatown -

We’re excited and proud to announce that we are a part of the Cross Cultural Walking Tours this year! Follow their page to hear the stories of our diverse neighbourhood. On June 24, 2020, you’ll hear 5 stories from people about their experiences in Chinatown. These are stories that range from the 1930s to today. These are intimate stories about growing up in Chinatown and those moments that are forgotten by official histories. Please join us in learning about the historic di...versity in the Strathcona neighbourhood from the following participating groups: Afro Van Connect All Our Father's Relations AUUC Strathcona Ukrainian Hall & Performing Arts Society - Vancouver @bulletin_geppo (Instagram) explorASIAN (Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society) Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association Hapa-palooza Festival Heritage Vancouver Society Hogan's Alley Society In Chinatown Jewish Independent Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre One Big Hapa Family PCHC-MoM Society Saint James Music Academy The Vancouver Heritage Foundation Vancouver School Board - Archives and Heritage Committee Wongs' Benevolent Association Youth Collaborative for Chinatown -

The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is a project of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a registered charity dedicated to the revitalization of our beloved Chinatown. We are currently looking for volunteers to fill our Collections Assistant, Accessions Assistant, Docents, and Guest Services roles at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Join our community today and help support a future of a more inclusive and resilient Chinatown!