About this Event
Join us for a presentation of Sophie Lui’s video, "Chinatown Stories of Perseverance and Pride", an exploration of some of the history that shaped the community - and a look at the future through the eyes of those who love the neighbourhood.
The future of Vancouver’s Chinatown has been the subject of a lot of debate in recent years, especially in the wake of the pandemic. But beyond the headlines, Chinatown is also a place where real people live, work and play and where history isn’t confined to a museum. Chinatown has been a refuge and the community has consistently pushed back against racist policies and even outright violence.
Today, it faces drug use and homelessness, development and displacement – and the fear of being forgotten.
A moderated conversation with Sophie Lui, Andy Yan, Doris Chow, and Henry Tsang to follow.
Sophie Lui is an award winning news anchor with Global BC.
Andy Yan, MA, FCIP, RPP, GISP is the director of The City Program and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Henry Tsang is a visual and media artist and the author of White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver.
Schedule:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM : Welcome & Film Presentation
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM : Conversation Doris, Andy and Henry, moderated by Sophie
Ticket:
$15 general admission ($10 for Members)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chinatown Storytelling Centre, 168 East Pender Street, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 18.18
