Asian Heritage Month

Learn about the legacy and contributions of Asian Canadians whose hard work and determination helped build the fishing, canning and boatbuilding industries in Steveston. Places to visit at this venue:

• Chinese Bunkhouse
• Murakami House
• Richmond Boat Builders

Children’s Day at Britannia Shipyards

May 3-5, Open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive

May 5 is Children’s Day in Japan. Visit the Murakami House to learn how to make an origami “kabuto (samurai hat)” to take home. Free admission.
Info: Children's Day at Britannia Shipyards

Unit Bruises: Theodore Wan & Paul Wong, 1975-1979

Curated by Michael Dang, Unit Bruises brings together the works of two Chinese-Canadian conceptual artists active during the 1970s: Theodore Saskatche Wan (b. 1953; d. 1987) and Paul Wong (b. 1954). By mobilizing their own respective bodies, and the visual languages of medical and procedural illustrations, both artists subverted notions of objectivity that have been naturalized through such hegemonic imagery. Through these intensely physical works, the two artists respectively asserted their othered subject-positions as people of colour as well as ruminated on the topics of illness, death, and the human condition.
Info: Exhibition dates and hours

Content Advisory: Unit Bruises is intended for mature audiences. Visitor discretion is advised.

中文導覽 – Chinese Language Tour

Sat, May 18, 2:00-3:00pm
5月18日，星期六，下午2-3點
歡迎參加列治文美術館當前展覽的粵語導覽！通過導覽與輕鬆的對話更多地了解展覽主題。提供茶水，位置有限，需預約。

Limited spaces, RSVP to reserve a seat. If the Eventbrite registration is full, email programs@richmondartgallery.org to reserve your spot.

Drop in for a tour of the current Richmond Art Gallery exhibitions in Cantonese. Learn more about the themes of the exhibitions through a guided visit and informal discussion over a cup of tea.
Info: Chinese Language Tour

Artist Talk with Paul Wong

Sat, May 25, 2:00-3:00pm

Join exhibiting artist Paul Wong and guest curator Michael Dang in conversation about the early works of Wong and his involvement in Vancouver’s artist-run culture in the 1970s. Wong will screen some of his early video works, in addition to the works seen in the Unit Bruises exhibition. Free admission. For ages 18+. RSVP to ensure a seat
Info: Artist Talk with Paul Wong

The Chinese Ink and Brush Society Exhibition

Apr 30-May 31, Mon-Fri 9:00am-9:00pm | Sat & Sun 10:00am-5:00pm
Upper Rotunda Gallery, Richmond Cultural Centre

This exhibition showcases the work of the Chinese Ink and Brush Society participants led by Mr. Kinson Lu. The collection of calligraphy includes the writings of poems, couplets, fan calligraphy and much more. For more information or to join the Chinese Ink and Brush Society, contact Cindy Choi at cindychoi99@gmail.com or drop-in Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm in the Fabric Arts Studio of the Richmond Arts Centre.

Mindfulness Tai-Chi

Fri, May 3, 3:00-5:00pm
Brighouse Library – 2nd Floor Program Room

Learn more about Tai-Chi with body mindfulness by Bodhisattva Nature Foundation. Info: Mindfulness Tai-Chi

Suzhou Alley Women’s Mural Exhibit

Sun, May 5-Fri, May 31
Brighouse library - Launchpad

A portion of the Suzhou Alley Women’s Mural will be exhibited on the ground floor of the Brighouse library from May 31. This installation, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese-Canadian community, aims to foster community connections and a sense of belonging through dialogue about cultural diversity, multi-generational community and shared history.
Info: Suzhou Alley Women's Mural Exhibit

Suzhou Alley Women's Mural Panel Discussion

Sat, May:00-3:30pm
Brighouse library - Launchpad

Join us for a screening of the Suzhou Alley Women's Mural Digital Stories and a panel discussion. The Digital Stories comprise four short videos created as an extension of the Suzhou Alley Women's Mural. They feature personal stories and intimate interviews that underscore the significant role women continue to play in Vancouver's Chinatown today. The panel discussion will feature Digital Stories artists, Daniel Chen and Alger Ji-Liang. Imogene Lim, a Suzhou Alley Women's Mural advisory committee member and a respected ethnoarchaeologist and professor of Anthropology at VIU with deep ties to Chinese Canadian communities in BC, will join them.
Info: Suzhou Alley Women's Mural Panel Discussion

Taiwanese Reading Club

Wed, May 8, 2:00-4:00pm
Brighouse library - 2nd Floor Program Room

Do you love to read and talk about books? Join a small group of other readers for in-person conversation. Conducted in Taiwanese.
Info: Taiwanese Reading Club

Chinese Couplets Study Club

Wed, May 15, 1:30-3:30pm
Brighouse library 2nd Floor Program Room
Come to the monthly meetings of the Chinese Couplets Study Club to learn how write Chinese couplets, find out about the history of Chinese couplets and share your work with other club members. Discussions are conducted in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Info: Chinese Couplets Study Club

Multicultural Calligraphy Event

Sun, May 26, 1:00-3:00pm
Brighouse library - Launchpad
This celebration will provide a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and participate in a creative and educational activity during Asian Heritage Month. Local calligraphers will be sharing the history of their craft, and their expertise, through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on creative experiences for customers to participate in.
Info: Multicultural Calligraphy Event

A Talk on the Parallel Prose “Tengwang Ge Xu”

Mon, May 27, 2:00-4:00pm
Brighouse library – 2nd Floor Program Room

Speaker Ronald Zhang will discuss the content, background, characteristics and poetic qualities of Tengwang Ge Xu, a parallel prose written by Tang Dynasty prodigy Wang Bo. This talk is based on the earliest edition (707 CE) found in the Japanese Imperial Palace. Presented in Cantonese.
Info: A Talk on the Parallel Prose "Tengwang Ge Xu"

Tang Poetry

Tue, May 28, 10:00am-noon
Brighouse library - Launchpad

Speaker Winnie Tang will discuss the development and characteristics of the Tang dynasty poetry and analyze some poems of famous poets from each period. Presented in Cantonese.
Info: Tang Poetry

Places to visit at this venue: Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building.

The Suitcase Project

Mon-Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm | Sun: Noon-4:00pm
Japanese Benevolent Society Building, at Steveston Museum and Post Office 3811 Moncton Street

A mini-exhibit of Kayla Isomura’s The Suitcase Project, created in collaboration with the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, is on display in the heart of Steveston Village, from where more than 2,000 residents were forcibly uprooted during the internment of Japanese Canadians in the Second World War. The exhibit poses the question – “What would you pack if given a moment’s notice to be uprooted from your home?” Free admission
Info: The Suitcase Project