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🌈💦WET N WILD(LY) BLESSED🧨🎊

One of many upcoming recaps of our joint contingent with @queerlunarnewyear as Chinatown Queer Community Collective in this year's Spring Festival Parade! 🌟

HAPPY YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE, EVERYBODY! 🐎🔥

What a way to start the horse year!! 🗓️ It kept raining and we got soaked waiting in line, but that didn't stop us from blasting our playlist and partying in the streets, bringing some much needed vibes to folks waiting in the rain! 🪩 (An uncle in a neighbouring contingent gave one of us a red pocket because of our vibe. 😎🧧)

It was beautiful to walk together as a contingent with elders, friends, community members, and to share the experience with each other! 💞 One of the Poh Pohs in our contingent said seeing so many of us energetic and happy made her feel energetic and happy as well. 🥹

And you know what? We'll keep doing that! 🌟 Let's rock it this year!! ❤️‍🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined our contingent and supported us! We see you! 🫶🏼

Swipe through to see the beautiful photos and fun video clips @tenderlan captured of us! 📸😘 taken in Chinatown Millennium Gate by @chinatowntogether

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8 months ago

The Double Ninth (Chongyang) Festival is coming! Join us for a hands-on Chinese painting chrysanthemum workshop! 🌄💛
九九重陽節要來啦！齊齊來參加學習畫菊國畫工作坊吧！🌄💛

📅 When: October 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Chinatown Plaza Mall - 180 Keefer St, Vancouver
📅 時間：2026年 10月 10日 | 下午 2:00 – 下午 5:00
📍地點：溫哥華華埠廣場奇化街180號

⛰️The Double Ninth (Chongyang) Festival is on October 18th this year. Traditionally, people would climb mountains, respect elders, appreciate chrysanthemums and drink chrysanthemum wine, eat chongyang cake, and honor their ancestors on this day. Join us for a hands-on Chinese painting chrysanthemum workshop! 🖌️
⛰️今年九九重陽節中秋節在10月10日。在中華傳統習俗中，人們會在這天登高、敬老、賞菊、喝菊花酒、吃重陽糕、以及掃墓祭祖。齊齊來和我們參加學習畫菊國畫工作坊吧！🖌️

Have you ever been curious about learning techniques of beautiful Chinese paintings? Join us for an inspiring hands-on Chinese painting workshop where we’ll learn how to draw colored chrysanthemums. 🧡🌼 Whether you are discovering Chinese painting for the first time or looking to deepen your artistic practice, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Chinese painting and calligraphy master @jiangangs Master Su.
你曾過好奇一幅幅優美的國畫背後的技巧嗎？來和我們一起參加國畫工作坊吧！在本次工作坊中，我們將一起學習怎麼畫彩色水墨菊花畫。無論你是第一次了解中國畫，還是想要精進你的技藝，本次工作坊都是一個特別的機會，能直接與國畫書法大師@jiangangs 蘇大師學習。

Our workshop instructor will be Master Su @jiangangs . With decades of experience in Chinese painting, calligraphy and seal carving, Su brings a deep understanding of traditional Chinese art together with a contemporary artistic perspective. His work have been exhibited in China and Canada and are held in private and institutional collections internationally. 🤩
工作坊指導老師是蘇大師@jiangangs。蘇大師有著數十年的國畫、書法、篆刻的經驗，他也把對傳統中國藝術的深入理解與現代藝術視角結合。他的作品在中加多地展出，並收藏於私人或機構館藏中。🤩

🎟️ Limited Spots Available! Please RSVP via Flock Social or Eventbrite to secure your spot.
🎟️ 位置有限！
請通過 Flock Social 或 Eventbrite 來預定你的位置。

Event Amenities:
To ensure inclusivity, interpretation for instructions will be available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
活動配備：
為確保活動的包容，教學將會配備英文、粵語和普通話翻譯。

Things to bring:
- Water to stay hydrated💧
需攜帶的物品：
- 飲用水以保持水分充足 💧

(More information in the comments☺️) taken in Chinatown Plaza by @chinatowntogether

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17 days ago

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!🍊🍂

We celebrated early this year with our Mooncake Workshop event at the beginning of September. 🥮We kicked off the event by trying a few different mooncakes from local Chinatown Bakeries (picture seen on slide 5). Then came the part we couldn’t wait to begin: the making of the mooncakes! ✨🥰 We made a savoury type of mooncake with a pork and boy were they delicious! 😋🙂‍↕️ Thank you to our wonderful instructor Lilian Ho for teaching, demonstrating, and guiding us, so our mooncakes turned out perfect. ☺️👌

Thank you to our amazing team for all your hard work with putting these events together.💛 Thank you to our volunteers, really helping keep this show running!💞

Our you ready for our next event?? 🫨🤭 Keep an eye out for the event details👀😉 taken in Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall by @chinatowntogether

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24 days ago

Recap of our August Mahjong event!💛🀄️

Hearing everyone’s laughter and seeing all the smiling faces in the sunshine was such an amazing way to end the summer.🥰🌇☀️

Thank you to our lovely instructor @_chantalyao_ for preparing all the materials and teaching day of! We always love having her with us and we know you do too.💖

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, we truly cannot put on these events without you.💗

A big thank you to @vanfruittree for providing us with the fresh apples and pears. 🍎🍐 Everyone loved them, especially the seniors.🥰🤭 So delicious!

We have another event dropping soon! So keep your eyes peeled for details to come.👀😆

📸 by @tenderlan taken in MacLean Park by @chinatowntogether

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a month ago

Statement from our Board of Directors:

We would like to share that Gal Lee @lucky.munyi will be concluding their time with Chinatown Together in August 2026. Since co-founding the organization, Gal has served in many roles, including Events Lead and Executive Director, helping shape Chinatown Together from its earliest days. We are grateful for Gal’s time, energy, and care over the years. We will miss having Gal on our team, and we are thankful for everything they’ve contributed. Thank you, Gal, for helping build Chinatown Together into what it is today. We wish you all the best in what’s next. ❤️

As we make this transition, Chinatown Together will continue organizing free community events and carrying forward the work we’ve been building together. Our commitment to creating welcoming spaces, celebrating Chinatown, and strengthening community remains at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to continue growing alongside our community, building new connections, and creating meaningful opportunities to come together. Thank you for your continued support! We couldn’t do this without you!💞 by @chinatowntogether

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2 months ago

🌇Summer is near the end! Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival a little early by making delicious Suzhou savory mooncakes together!🥮😋
夏天快要結束啦！今年我們中秋節的慶祝比以往來得要早一些！一起來做鮮肉月餅吧！

📅 When: September 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Door opens at 5:30)  📍 Where: Kitchen at the Japanese Language School — 487 Alexander St #503, Vancouver
📅 時間：2026年 9月 2日 | 晚上 6:00 – 晚上 9:00 (5:30開門）  📍地點：溫哥華亞歷山大街 487號 503室日語學校廚房

🥮Summer is almost over! Mid-autumn Festival is on September 25th this year, but we are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival a little early!
🥮夏天快要結束啦！今年中秋節在9月25日，但我們今年的慶祝比以往來得要早一些！

Have you ever made a mooncake by yourself? Join us for a hands-on cooking session where we’ll make Suzhou savory mooncakes. Originating from the Suzhou area in Jiangsu, China, Suzhou Savory mooncake is known for its rich ground pork fillings and crisp, flaky pastry. We will also taste some different styles of mooncake from local Chinatown bakeries💞😆 By the end of this workshop, you can bring freshly baked mooncakes home and maybe find your favorite mooncake for this year’s celebration!🎉

你曾自己做過月餅嗎？來一起參加烹飪實踐工作坊吧！在本次工作坊中，我們將一起做鮮肉月餅。鮮肉月餅起源於中國江蘇蘇州地區，以濃郁豬肉餡與脆酥皮著名。我們也會品嚐唐人街本地麵包店各式各樣的月餅。在本次工作坊結束之際，你不僅能將新鮮出爐的月餅帶回家，也可能遇見你最喜歡吃的月餅以慶祝中秋佳節。

Our workshop instructor will be Lilian Ho, a woman in engineering originally from Shanghai. She is now retired and loves cooking, knitting, math, and spending time with her grandsons.
工作坊指導老師是Lilian Ho，來自上海，曾在工程行業工作。她現在退休了，愛好烹飪、織毛線、數學、以及花時間陪孫子。

🎟️ Limited Spots Available!  RSVP via Flock Social or Eventbrite to save your spot! taken in Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall by @chinatowntogether

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2 months ago

Recap of our July dumpling making event in collaboration with @yarrowsociety 🥟😋

Everyone really came together to connect through culture and cooking!🤗 You can really see all the love and care that goes into making every dumpling💞 We love to see everyone sharing their techniques, stories, and smiles🥰🫂

Thank you to everyone that came out to the event and to the wonderful chinatown pohpohs for sharing their knowledge❤️✨

Our next event is coming up this Saturday (the 15th)! Have you rsvped yet?? There’s still time to join us for mahjong🀄️ Rsvp and be added to the waitlist at the link in our bio😁

📸Photos by @tenderlan taken in Sun Wah Centre by @chinatowntogether

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2 months ago

👏🏼We’re back again with Tiles & Togetherness 6.0 while the weather is still hot!
夏日炎炎，牌牌坐大家樂6.0再次回歸！🔥

🗓️WHEN: August 15 2026, 1pm-4pm
📍WHERE: MacLean Park - 710 Keefer St, Vancouver
(cement area next to the field house)
🗓️時間：2026年8月15日下午1點至4點
📍地點：溫哥華市奇化街710號麥其蓮公園(公園小屋旁空地)

✨We’re back again with one more summer iteration of Tiles & Togetherness. :) We know folks had a great time at the last one and want more time with the tiles! RSVP and come play some free mahjong with expert pohpohs!
牌牌坐大家樂再次回歸！我們知道大家在上一次麻雀活動玩得很開心，還想多點打麻雀活動！現在預訂位置，來和婆婆們一起免費打麻雀吧！🀄

🎤Our instructor Chantal will be available to teach folks at our 2 designated beginner tables. Learn the basics of Hong Kong mahjong. We suggest you bring a notebook and pen to jot down any tips.
工作坊指導員姚瑤將在我們預留的兩張新手檯旁提供指導。來學香港麻雀的基本內容吧！我們建議攜帶筆記本和筆來記筆記。📝

We encourage new players to buddy up on one side of the table or observe a game if you’d like to watch first! Chantal and several volunteers will be around to check in on the gameplay if you have questions. Don’t be shy, all levels welcome!
我們建議新手組隊打麻雀，或在一旁看別人打麻雀！若你有任何問題，姚瑤與幾位義工將在周圍提供幫助。別擔心，別害羞，我們歡迎所有程度的麻雀玩家！

Please note that no gambling is allowed at this event, and we ask that folks keep beverages and food off the mahjong tables!
請注意本活動不允許賭博，請大家也不要在麻雀枱飲食！

Event Amenities:
Snacks and beverages will be provided, courtesy of Chinatown Together throughout the event.
活動福利：
華埠團結將在活動全程提供零食和飲料。

To ensure inclusivity, interpretation for instructions will be available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
為確保活動包容，教學將配備英文、粵語和普通話口譯。

🎒Things to bring:
- Water to stay hydrated
- A notebook if you’d like to take notes
- Appropriate clothing for the summer heat!
🛍️您需要帶的東西：
- 飲用水以保持水分充足
- 一本筆記本若您想記筆記
- 適合炎炎夏日的衣物！ taken in MacLean Park by @chinatowntogether

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3 months ago

👀 Our last photo recap for June and we're here to remind you:

🗓️ This Saturday we'll have our 🥟Dumpling Circle event with @yarrowsociety in the daytime and then in the evening @yuen_young is hosting 🌈HAPPY TOGETHER - the most beautiful drag show fundraiser full of overwhelmingly talented performers!! ✨

RSVPs for the Dumpling Circle are FULL, but tickets for HAPPY TOGETHER are still available (link in bio) with tips to the performers donated to us, Chinatown Together! 🥹 Will we see you there? 👀💅🏻💃🏻🕺🏻🧑🏻‍🩰

📸 Photos by @tenderlan taken in Chinatown, Vancouver by @chinatowntogether

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3 months ago

Some of the friendly faces captured at last month's Tiles & Togetherness! 🌞

Some of you have asked and YES 👀 you will be able to play mahjong outside again soon. 😉 Keep your eyes peeled, follow us if you aren't already doing so, and turn on post notifications! 🀄✨

A reminder that all are events are free and intergenerational! Chinatown Together was built on the goal to combat gentrification, and one way to do so is by activating underutilized public spaces and hosting events that build a stronger community. 💛

Use of MacLean Park fieldhouse would not have been possible without the collaboration of @yarrowsociety and @growingtogetherincommunity - thank you! 🤝🏼

📸 Photos by @tenderlan taken in Chinatown, Vancouver by @chinatowntogether

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3 months ago

Recapping our June event! 🥳
We took Tiles & Togetherness outdoors for the summer sun and had a great turnout!

Folks got to play several rounds of mahjong while our instructor @_chantalyao_ taught some beginner mahjong. 🀄✨

In addition to exercising our minds in the game, we also had Chinatown elder Swallow teach us Baduanjin for the health of our bodies! 🧘🏻

Overall it was such a fun event and we're so grateful folks came out!

Thanks to @yarrowsociety and @growingtogetherincommunity for collaborating with us and letting us use the MacLean Park fieldhouse space! 💛

📸 Photos by @tenderlan taken in Chinatown, Vancouver by @chinatowntogether

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3 months ago

🥟🥬🍖Yarrow and Chinatown Together are pairing up for another collab!
世代同興會與華埠團結再次合作！💛😋

🗓️WHEN: July 18 2026, 1pm-3pm
📍WHERE: Sun Wah Centre - Room 001 (Lower Ground) - 268 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC
🗓️時間：2026年7月18日下午1點至3點
📍地點：溫哥華奇化街268號新華中心地下層001室

🫶🏼It’s hot out, so let’s take a break indoors and come together for a dumpling circle!!
No prior experience required - let’s have a fun casual hangout and learn intergenerationally how to wrap dumplings. No one does it better than our expert Chinatown pohpohs! So don't be shy - this is a social! Get chatty with the poh pohs and maybe you can gain some dumpling wrapping tips!
烈日炎炎，那就讓我們在室內稍作休息，一起包餃子吧！
本活動無需經驗，就讓我們聚在一起，跟長者學包餃子吧！沒有人能比華埠的婆婆們更懂包餃子了！所以別擔心，來和婆婆們一起聊天，再學一些包餃子的技巧吧！👀

Both @yarrowsociety and @chinatowntogether team members will be available to assist you. All dumpling wrapping supplies including gloves will be provided and the dumpling filling will be pork based.
@yarrowsociety 與 @chinatowntogether 的團隊成員將在現場協助。現場也將提供餃子皮所需食材以及手套，餃子餡以豬肉為主要食材。

‼️Please note that dumplings will not be cooked on site. Attendees are asked to bring their own containers and freezer bags to take their dumplings home to cook.
‼️ 請注意，現場不會煮餃子，參與者需自行攜帶盒子或包裝袋裝餃子回家煮。

📝Dumpling filling ingredients is as follows: pork, beijing leek, nappa cabbage, minced garlic, five spice powder, white pepper powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, Szechuan peppercorn infused water.
餃子餡含有如下食材：豬肉、京蔥、白菜、蒜末、五香粉、白胡椒粉、蒜粉、醬油、芝麻油、鹽、花椒水。🛒

🌟This event was made possible with the help of @wepressvancouver .
本活動的成功舉辦，離不開 @wepressvancouver 的幫助。✨

🌀 Event Amenities:
Snacks and beverages will be provided, courtesy of Chinatown Together throughout the event.
🌀活動福利：
華埠團結將在活動全程提供零食和飲料。

🗣️To ensure inclusivity, interpretation for instructions will be available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
🗣️為確保活動包容，教學將配備英文、粵語和普通話口譯。

🎒Things to bring:
- Water to stay hydrated
- A container and cooler bag to transport your dumplings home!
🛍️您需要帶的東西：
- 飲用水以保持水分充足
- 一本筆記本如您想記筆記
- 一個袋子來裝您想要從林青華圖書館帶回家的東西 by @chinatowntogether

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4 months ago