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SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nSave 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.\n\nAsian 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.
URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/celebrate-asian-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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SUMMARY:Awakening Chinatown 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual Awakening Chinatown Returns\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The streets of Canada’s oldest Chinatown will come alive once again as the fifth annual Awakening Chinatown Festival returns on Sunday\, May 31\, 2026. Presented by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS) in partnership with Chinatown businesses\, this free\, family-friendly festival invites the community to gather in the heart of Victoria’s historic Chinatown for a day of culture\, celebration\, and connection. \nMark your calendars and join us for one of Victoria’s most vibrant events of the year. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date: Sunday\, May 31\, 2026 from 11 AM – 4:30 PMLocation: Victoria’s Chinatown District (around lower Fisgard Street)Admission: Free and open to all \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Celebrating Culture\, Community\, and History \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Awakening Chinatown is a joyful celebration of the culture\, heritage\, and stories that have shaped Victoria’s Chinatown\, the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the most architecturally intact in North America. \nLaunched by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society in 2022\, the festival brings together community organizations\, performers\, businesses\, and visitors to honour the contributions of Chinese Canadians while celebrating the vibrant life of Chinatown today. \nHeld annually at the end of Asian Heritage Month\, Awakening Chinatown transforms the district into a lively gathering place filled with music\, performances\, food\, and cultural experiences for all ages. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Explore Chinatown \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Festival-goers are invited to wander through the historic streets and alleyways of Chinatown\, discover local businesses\, and experience the neighbourhood’s rich architecture\, culture\, and cuisine. \nAnd this year\, the popular Awakening Chinatown Scavenger Hunt is back! Explore the district while searching for important landmarks\, stories\, and cultural touchpoints. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience the neighbourhood while learning more about the history and community that make it so special. \nVisitors can also look forward to a dynamic mix of programming including: \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cultural Performances \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLion dancing\, traditional drumming\, and martial arts by Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club\nDemonstrating harmony and balance: Taoist Tai Chi Society\nChinese opera and dance by Victoria Chinese Opera Club\, Chinese Dance Victoria and Happy Drum Group\nLive music performances spanning classical and contemporary styles including Alex Chen\, performing opera and Chinese Art Songs in partnership and sponsored by Pacific Opera Victoria\, and Michelle Kwan playing the Guzheng.\nPlus\, exciting NEW first time performances from the Chinese Evergreen Seniors’ Choir\, the BC Chinese Music Association’s Traditional Chinese Instrument Chamber Orchestra from Vancouver\, and Elvin Chang\, acclaimed Canto/Mando pop artist!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Interactive Experiences \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nCalligraphy and Chinese arts demonstrations\nHands-on games and activities for families\nOpportunities to connect with community organizations\n\nEach year\, thousands of visitors gather to experience the energy and pride of Victoria’s Chinatown and the stories that continue to shape it. \nMore details about performances\, activities\, and participating vendors will be announced as they are confirmed.
URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/awakening-chinatown-2026/
LOCATION:Fisgard Street
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SUMMARY:Anniversary of the 1922-23 Chinese Student School Strike
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Student School Strike was a powerful\, year-long act of organized civil resistance against institutionalized racism in Victoria. In September 1922\, the Victoria School Board attempted to expand its existing segregation policy\, ordering all Chinese Canadian students up to Grade 7 to be removed from public schools and placed into Chinese-only schools. On the first day of the new term\, when principals marched the children to the segregated site\, the students\, acting on a plan organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) and other community groups\, dispersed and went home instead of entering the segregated facility. This remarkable\, coordinated boycott of over 200 students successfully halted the expansion of segregation for a year\, forcing the community to establish a temporary Chinese Free School to ensure the children’s education continued. This pivotal moment demonstrated the unwavering resolve of the Chinese community to fight for equal rights and educational opportunity\, laying a foundation for future battles against anti-Asian discrimination in Canada.
URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/the-1922-1923-chinese-student-school-strike/
LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Each November\, Remembrance Day invites us to reflect on and pay our respects to the people who served and sacrificed during times of war. Among them were Chinese Canadians from Victoria and across the country\, whose contributions played an important role both overseas and at home. During World War I and World War II\, Chinese Canadians volunteered despite facing discrimination and exclusion in their daily lives. More than 600 Chinese Canadians served in the Second World War alone. Many were not yet recognized as full citizens and were denied the right to vote. Still\, they chose to serve\, believing in the future of their community in Canada. \nSome served in combat roles\, while others worked in intelligence\, engineering\, logistics\, and special operations. Kam Len Douglas Sam joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and flew missions in Europe. Victor Wong served overseas with the Special Operations Executive. Gordon Quan supported resistance efforts in Southeast Asia. Fred Lee fought at Vimy Ridge and disappeared at the Battle of Hill 70. Along with many others\, these individuals contributed their skills\, courage\, and determination during critical moments in history. Families and communities in Victoria supported these efforts\, and military service became closely connected to broader struggles for equality. \nAfter the war\, the contributions of Chinese Canadian veterans helped strengthen calls for equal rights. Their service is a vital part of our national story\, embodying the fight for both global freedom and domestic equality. In 1947\, Chinese Canadians finally gained the right to vote federally\, marking an important step toward full citizenship \n Reflect & Connect \n\nWhy might individuals choose to serve in the armed forces\, even when they face exclusion at home?\nHow can military service influence social change beyond the battlefield?\nWhat role do personal stories play in shaping our understanding of national history\, including Remembrance Day?
URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/chinese-veterans-on-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Educational Programs & Workshops
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