FINDING CHINATOWN

City Opera Vancouver

Join us at FINDING CHINATOWN, a special event free to all on the opening day of CHINATOWN the opera, premiering 13 September.

CNL Auditorium

FINDING CHINATOWN is a warm and welcoming gathering for conversation among friends. A navigational aid. A look at the history of Chinatown, our neighbourhood. The spoken story we all need to hear.It is a factual and humanly charged look at our past, present, and future, dealing plainly with racism and violence, while also bending toward our shared humanity and hopes.Featuring our special guests, each expert in a special field:• Shirley Chan, talking about the early history of SPOTA and the freeway • Sid Chow Tan, the Head Taxes• Aynsley Wong, the clan associations • Hayne Wai, shared experiences in the neighbourhood• Paul Yee, discussing the fact and meaning of Hoisanese in the neighbourhoodT﻿ickets are free, but limited to allow for healthy spacing. CNL Auditorium (2nd Floor), 537 Main Street, between Pender x Keefer.FINDING CHINATOWN is generously supported by The Vancouver Foundationwww.cityoperavancouver.com

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