Celebrate the women and femme stewards of culture during Asian Heritage Month and Mother’s Day with Matriarch’s Day!
Join us in celebrating Matriarch's Day a special event honoring the matriarchs who have long been the pillars of culture family and representation. In recognition of Asian Heritage Month and Mother's Day our event will feature two captivating performances and a workshop:
1:15PM - Traditional Uyghur dance demo by Adalat Dance Academy
1:20PM - Traditional Uyghur dance workshop by Adalat Dance Academy
3:00PM - Dance performance & tribute to late community poet and activist William Lim by Carnegie Dance Troupe of Karen Jamieson Dance.
In addition to these performances attendees can participate in a FREE drop-in floral workshop led by local artist @shyegg_ where you can learn to create beautiful pipecleaner flowers that will last a lifetime. Explore our mini market area where local Chinatown elders will be selling their handmade wares. Please remember to bring cash to support these vendors and shop at the event - 100% of sales go back to the vendors. Join us for a day of celebration and community!
WHEN: Sunday May 12 2024 1:00PM to 4:00PM
WHERE: Chinatown Plaza Mall - 106 Keefer Street
Adalat Omar is a professional dancer. Founder of Adalat Dance Academy and an international well-known artist performer and dance teacher.
Carnegie Dance Troupe of Karen Jamieson Dance is a local dance group focused on inclusivity. Performances are created through processes of collaboration seeking to connect us to our body to our breath to the energy of the earth to each other and to our diverse communities.
Event Amenities:
Snacks and beverages will be provided courtesy of Chinatown Together throughout the event.
To ensure inclusivity interpretation for instructions will be available in English Cantonese and Mandarin.
Things to bring:
- Comfortable clothes! Make sure to dress comfortable for movement for this workshop!
- Wear soft bendable shoes if possible!
- Water to stay hydrated
In the face of ongoing gentrification it's crucial for us to unite in support of our Chinatown and DTES communities honor our elders and their cultural heritage and revel in the collective joy of artistic expression.
Through each Chinatown Together event we are dedicated to backing grassroots efforts amplifying the genuine voices of our community reclaiming our cultural roots and safe spaces and standing firmly united against encroaching gentrification. Celebrating community joy is our most powerful resistance to these forces - let's come together and celebrate in Chinatown as one!
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COVID Safety Information
For the health and safety of all our community members (especially seniors disabled and immunocompromised folks) we are making this event mask mandatory (preferably KN95 KF94 or N95). If you do not have a mask we will provide masks on site.
Accessibility Information
Transit: Chinatown is accessible by transit via skytrain and bus. The closest skytrain station is Stadium-Chinatown. The 3 8 19 and 22 bus lines are some of several in the area.
Washrooms: There are public washrooms available inside Chinatown Plaza Mall.
Water: Please bring your own water to keep hydrated.
This event was made possible with the help of the City of Vancouver.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chinatown Plaza Mall, 106 Keefer Street, Vancouver, Canada
