We are pleased to announce our second set of “The Things We Carry’’ storytelling circles that will take place on the November 24th (1 pm – 5 pm). This event is free to those who sign up in advance and light refreshments will be provided. Thanks for the enthusiastic response from the community for our first set … Continue reading
The Flowery Scroll is the English name given to a Ming Dynasty love story, sung as an epic muyu (wooden fish) song, and the oldest published of its kind documenting muyu lyrics. Sung as early as the 1710s in South China and renowned throughout Europe when translations reached that continent, The Flowery Scroll is the … Continue reading
Following the resounding success of last year’s Multi Voices, One Heart (MVOH), PCHC-MoM, U Sing Cantonese Opera Pavilion and partners are proud to offer the 2018 sequel in Vancouver, “The Fleeting Soundscape of Early Pacific Canada”, in support of the community’s effort to obtain UNESCO World Heritage designation for Vancouver Chinatown. Though little known in present-day … Continue reading
PCHC-MoM Society is pleased to support Son of James’ innovative modern Chinese Rock Opera — “Tale of The Eastside Lantern” — at the CBC Studio 700, Vancouver. We have asked our Twitter followers to name a street in Vancouver Chinatown where there was a Cantonese Opera Theatre and the correct answers will be entered in … Continue reading
When you move across an ocean, what do you choose to carry, and what stories do you tell? PCHC-MoM is excited to partner with the Richmond Museum to bring these questions to life through a weekend of arts and crafts, music, and storytelling on June 2-3 (11am-3pm), as part of Doors Open Richmond. We’re delighted … Continue reading
Including Indigenous content across the K-12 curriculum is now a mandatory requirement in BC, but many teachers feel under-equipped to provide the guidance expected from them. In response to this need, and in line with our aim to create intercultural dialogue and resources, PCHC-MoM has been hard at work with the team behind the 2016 award-winning … Continue reading
Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver City Councillors invite you to a special City Council Meeting to issue AN OFFICIAL APOLOGY TO THE CHINESE COMMUNITY Recognizing Historical Discrimination Against Chinese People in Vancouver Sunday, April 22, 2018 Arrive by 1:45 pm, Council Meeting from 2 – 3:30 pm Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver 50 East … Continue reading
PCHC-MoM is looking for a student to join us this summer as our Event Planning and Program Assistant. If you’re someone who is interested in stories of place and migration, wants to get involved with local communities, and would like to build career-related experience within a non-profit organization, then this could be the job for … Continue reading
Ticket price of $150 includes a fabulous dinner and dessert, inspiring stories, entertainment, a lucky draw for a major prize, dancing, and featuring our headline show with CBC Host and Comedian Ali Hassan! Tentative program*: 5:30pm Registration and networking 6:30pm … Continue reading
PCHC-MoM is delighted to host the Block Party at the Strathcona Community Centre in Vancouver in conjunction with partners across the country to mark the successful conclusion of Block by Block — a national oral history project spearheaded by our partner the Toronto Ward Museum. This party will be held concurrently with two participating historically … Continue reading
