Tea & Paint in Chinatown: Summer Lotus

Join us in the fourth installation of Tea & Paint with @Lucky.Munyi 

WHEN: Saturday, May 25 2024, 2:00PM to 4:00PM

WHERE: Chinatown Plaza Mall - 106 Keefer Street

In Chinese culture, each season is embodied by a unique flower, and as we embrace the upcoming summer season, we will be capturing the essence of summer with the lotus.

Unleash your inner artist, sip on some soothing tea from @thefakesaibot, and let your creativity blossom alongside the lotus in this delightful and inspiring event!

Preserve the roots, resist the gentrification shoots! Chinatown's lotus blooms with history and culture, not with condos and vultures. COMMUNITY FOREVER! 🤍

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:

- Painting supplies (Chinatown Together will be providing supplies, but they are limited)

- 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.