SCHEDULE
9:00 AM: Tai chi & dumpling-making with Chinatown elders, in partnership with Dicky's Dumps and Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice. Private/closed event
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Free-to-attend workshops, including:
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Games with Elimin8Hate
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Mooncake Education and Lanterns with Jessica Yue
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AR Scavenger Hunt with Vancouver Chinatown BIA
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Arts & Crafts with Language Arts Base
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Chinese Chopstick Race with Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice
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Colouring workshops with the Chinese Canadian Museum
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1975 Fire Dragon Festival AR installation with LNG Studios
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Giant Mahjong presented by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA
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Story Gathering by Chinatown Today
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CSHBA in collaboration with Chinatown Wonders presents 4 vignettes on historic Chinatown buildings
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Meet the Fire Dragon and insert incense
Chinese Cultural Centre courtyard, 50 East Pender St.
4:oo PM - 5:00 PM: 'A Wok Around Chinatown' - guided tour of neighbourhood gems hosted by Bob Sung. Limit to 20 people. Tickets are by minimum $20 donation, with all proceeds to support the Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice.
Chinese Cultural Centre courtyard, 50 East Pender St.
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Special activation by Chinatown Community Associations, open to the public.
Andy Livingstone Park, 89 Expo Blvd.
7:30 PM: Eye-dotting ceremony & Fire Dragon Festival evening celebration, open to the public.
Chinese Cultural Centre courtyard, 50 East Pender St.