A visible and yet commonly overlooked fabric that lines the streets of Chinatown and their surrounding neighbourhoods are Chinese Societies and Vancouver is home to one of the largest concentrations of them. Join Larry Chin as he guides you on a journey from their origins to present day as he shares his insights on their purpose and relevance in today’s Vancouver. The two hour tour will begin with an hour-long walking tour with community expert Larry Chin exploring the community connections in Chinatown. A portion of the tour will be spent in the Chin Wing Chun Tong Society building located at 158-160 E Pender St.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of a beautifully illustrated Chinese Societies Map authored by Larry Chin.
Please note: This walk will include access to the Chin Wing Chun Tong Society building, a heritage building that has limited accessibility options. The venue is not equipped for mobility devices, and guests will need to ascend four flights of stairs to reach the Main Hall.
About the Speaker: Larry Chin is an award-winning filmmaker, professional photographer and active volunteer in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood. He has co-directed a number of documentaries including, Keys to Living Heritage, which highlights Chinese Societies in Vancouver’s Chinatown and Strathcona neighbourhoods. He currently sits on the Board of Directors at Chin Wing Chun Society of Canada, Vancouver Tsung Tsin (Hakka) Association and Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC and an Honourary member of the Chinatown Society Heritage Buildings Association.
