In May, the Victoria Chinatown Museum celebrates Asian Heritage Month with a range of events, programs, and community activities that showcase Chinese Canadian history, culture, and contributions. Established in Canada in 2001, Asian Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize the experiences and achievements of Asian Canadians and their role in shaping the country.

 

Save the date in your calendar for the Awakening Chinatown festival, sponsored by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society. The full-day festival features performances, music, food and public programming in Chinatown’s historic streets.

 

Asian Heritage Month also creates space for learning and reflection. It encourages visitors to consider both the contributions of Chinese Canadians and the challenges they faced, including exclusion and discrimination. Come and visit the museum during May, and gain a deeper understanding of Chinatown as both a historic place and an active cultural community.