Cultural Revitalization
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Overview
The Chinatown Storytelling Centre opened its doors in November 2021 in Vancouver's historic Chinatown. It is the first permanent space of its kind in Canada with programming, exhibits and interactive kiosks dedicated to sharing the indelible stories about the past, present, future, and living heritage of Vancouver’s Chinatown.
With story contributions from Chinese Canadians of all ages, social backgrounds, and immigration histories, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre celebrates the powerful resilience of the Chinese Canadian journey and is a collection of the neighbourhood’s cultural history and an inclusive space for new ideas and dialogues to be shared.
The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is a central component of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation’s cultural revitalization efforts.
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit the Chinatown Storytelling Centre website.
200+
Community Stories
collected from elders and community members connected to Chinatown, preserving and sharing of oral histories before they are lost forever
10,000+
Collected Artefacts
establishing the first permanent collection of artefacts, objects, photos and documents dedicated to Vancouver Chinatown’s heritage, stewarded by our professional archivist
1,000+
Students at School Programs
doubling student participation every year since the program launched, reaching 1,000+ students in 2024 from over 30 primary and secondary schools
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