This week, we were honoured to welcome Erika Moritsugu, Deputy Assistant to the US President and Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison, Joe Geraghty, Public Diplomacy Section Chief and Shareen Fabiola from @usconsvancouver to Vancouver’s Chinatown.

We are honoured to have been awarded the inaugural “Partner in Thanks” award by @kwantlenu for our work with Kwantlen Polytechnic University students through their Arts Practicum program!

Ethan is a long-time member of @honhsingathleticclub who helped enrich our Lunar New Year “Dancing Dragons, Dancing Lions” school program with his martial artist and lion dancer knowledge. Thank you Ethan for sharing your passion for this tradition with the next generation!

Don’t miss your last chance to see our special exhibit “Our Journey Continues” before it closes on April 17, 2024. ⁠Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibit, “Neighbours: From Pender and Hastings," celebrating the unique heritage of Hastings Street and its close ties to Chinatown!

We had a fantastic time at @vancherryblossomfest's Big Picnic at David Lam Park last Saturday! It was wonderful crafting lanterns and sharing stories about the Storytelling Centre and Foo Hung Curios.

On April 20, join us and 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. 🎵 ⁠

Join us on April 6 from 4 - 6 pm for Hockey Night in Chinatown where Brandon Wong, founder of BW Hockey and former professional hockey player, will share the stories of young Chinese Canadian players going pro. Get your tickets at hockeynightinchinatown.eventbrite.ca !

Join us on April 6 from 4 - 6 pm for Hockey Night in Chinatown to hear documentary filmmaker Jenny Lee-Gilmore share a heartfelt tribute to her hockey-playing mother, Kelley, and share an excerpt from her latest film, Overtime. Get your tickets at hockeynightinchinatown.eventbrite.ca

Join us on April 6 for the launch of Chad's (@RedDragons13) children’s book “The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey” and hear about Larry Kwong’s story as the first player of Asian descent in the NHL in 1948. 👉 Get your tickets: hockeynightinchinatown.eventbrite.ca

We were thrilled to host Fabulist Theatre's premiere workshop of "Dim Sum Diaries: Second Helping" on Friday! A huge bravo to the talented cast, crew, and directors! Missed the event? You can still catch a full workshop run at the NEST on Granville Island from March 27 - 30.

⁠ Serena is a visual artist, an art educator, and a digital designer. She loves bringing people through the joy of creating art. 🖌️⁠ ⁠ Drop-in this Saturday to make your own folding fan! One fan per person.⁠ Free w/ admission. ⁠ More details and tix: bit.ly/3J6jCyF

We were honoured to host Simon Chang, who shared his journey from #ChinatownYVR to becoming one of Canada's most successful designers. ⁠Thank you to our moderator, David Lui, CEO of Kit and Ace, for moderating the discussion with warmth and insight. #StorytellingCentre⁠

We are sad to share the passing of our dear friend Ada Con. Ada was an inspiring figure in Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian community in the LowerMainland. We thank Ada for all that she has done for us. We are so grateful for the time shared with her. We will miss Ada dearly.⁠

Join us on Saturday, April 6 from 4 - 6 pm for an evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians involved in Canada’s national obsession, hockey! Author Chad Soon will launch his co-authored book, The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey.

A look back at our Lunar New Year school programs, which we have been running since January!⁠ Thank you to Danny, Ethan, and Wilson of Hon Hsing Athletic Club for their partnership! For more info on school programs, please email kate.cowell@chinatownfoundation.org #vsb39

Explore the vibrant world of fan-making 🪭with multi-disciplinary visual artist Serena Chu 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities and admission are FREE for youth (17 & under). Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is with admission or free for members. 🎉

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Here are three Chinese Canadian women from Vancouver, who broke barriers not only in their communities but also for their industries. We celebrate the inspiring women who overcame obstacles to have their voices heard and their merit seen.

Designer Simon Chang's first job was as a paper boy for the Vancouver Sun. Responsible and organized, he was quickly promoted before graduating from Britannia High. Hear more about Simon’s career and experiences growing up in #ChinatownYVR! ⁠ 🎟️at bit.ly/48K4UHG

NEW FAMILY SATURDAYS: MONTHLY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES Starting on March 23, join us on the third Saturday of each month* from 11am - 1pm for hands-on crafts, storytelling, and interactive activities! Learn more at chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/family-saturda… *With the exception of March

Lord Strathcona Elementary School is the only public school that serves Chinatown and its vicinity. Founded in 1891, it was known as a 'mini United Nations' because of the student's diverse backgrounds but the majority of the students were Chinese.