Cuteness overload ๐๐๐ @foohungcurios @chinatownstorytellingcentre #cute #adorable #kawaii
Wishing everyone a joyful and bright Mid-Autumn Festival! ๐โจ May this special day bring you happiness, love, and beautiful moments with your loved ones. Enjoy the moon, savour the mooncakes, and celebrate togetherness ๐๐ฅฎ
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! ไธญ็งๅฟซๆจ๏ผ๐๐
#MidAutumnFestival #MoonFestival #Togetherness #celebrate
Itโs underway, today until 9 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm! ๐คฉ Not to be missed! ๐ฅณ
What a fantastic evening on the media/influencer tour! ๐ฅณ๐ Thanks to everyone who joined us for this epic culinary adventure. ๐ Mark your calendars for August 24-25, 2024! We're gearing up for even more excitement at Light Up Chinatown! 2024. ๐ Huge thanks to @pidginyvr @mamainthekitchenc @kamwaidimsum @beaucoupbakery Chinatown BBQ and @theirishheather for the mouthwatering bites! ๐๐คค
Grab your tickets today - hawkerslane.eventbrite.com ๐ Stay tuned for more details at @chinatownfoundation and @chinatownstorytellingcentre. See you all soon! ๐ฅข๐ถโโ๏ธ
#ChinatownYVR #LightUpChinatown #VisitChinatown #VancouverChinatown
Wow, what an amazing turnout at today's media preview! ๐ It was a blast getting a sneak peek at what's in store for 'Light Up Chinatown! 2024'. Get ready for more thrilling updates, and make sure to save the date for August 24-25, 2024! ๐ถ๐
Big thanks to @baobei1 @jukefriedchicken @ddmau_chinatown for the awesome food and drinks today!
Please visit @chinatownfoundation Light Up Chinatown! 2024 and @chinatownstorytellingcentre for more 'Light Up Chinatown! 2024' event details! Can't wait to see you all there! ๐ฅฐ
#ChinatownYVR #LightUpChinatown #VisitChinatown #vancouverchinatown
๐ธ Attention all photographers! ๐ธ
We are so excited that the inaugural Chinatown in Focus Photo Contest is here! ๐ท Photographers of all skill levels in Greater Vancouver are invited to showcase their talent, passion, and unique perspectives in capturing Chinatown. The contest has two themes: โFaces of Chinatownโ and โPlaces of Chinatown.โ
๐ Awards for each theme:
- Grand Prize: $500 in cash ๐ต
- Runner-Up: A copy of the Chinatown Pretty photo book, provided by Foo Hung Curios ๐
- Top 10 selected artists: A 12 x 18 inch professional print of their selected image, provided by Rocket Repro & The Lab Vancouver ๐ผ and a discount voucher to Beau Photo Supplies ๐
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Submission deadline is August 11, 2024.
More details on how to enter here, please visit @chinatownstorytellingcentre
Looking forward to seeing Chinatown through your eyes! ๐
#photocontest #chinatownphotocontest #chinatownYVR #chinatowninfocus #vancouverphotographer #greatervancouver #callforentries
๐ Light Up Chinatown! 2024 is back this August ๐
Get ready for an incredible weekend at the fourth annual Light Up Chinatown! festival, presented by RBC, with a FREE two-day festival. Join us for a fantastic celebration of this historic neighbourhood, featuring vibrant festivities, mouthwatering food, and captivating cultural performances. It's going to be an unforgettable experience!๐
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Dates: Aug 24, 11 am - 9 pm & Aug 25, 11 am - 6 pm
๐ Location: 500 block of Columbia Street, Vancouver
More activities on the day:
๐ New Street Food Creations: Taste exclusive dishes from 10 renowned, local chefs in hawkers stall.
๐ด Food Collaborations: Exciting, new pairings!
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Passport Program: Explore, collect stamps, and win amazing prizes like 2 VIP tickets to the premier opening of Cirque du Soleil's ECHO and a signed Vancouver Canucks jersey, and more!
๐ Festival Fun: Live entertainment, kids' zone, cultural performances, lion dances, martial arts demos, and music.
๐น Special Cocktail: Laowai's exclusive 'Light Up Chinatown!' drinkโbeer, wine, and spirits for 19+ with valid ID.
Join us for a celebration of Chinatown's culture and community! More info at Vancouver Chinatown Foundation
See you there! ๐
#ChinatownYVR #loveChinatown
Have you ever wondered why it's called a 'Wife Cake' (pronunciation: lou5 po4 beng2 , ่ๅฉ้ค
) and what is the story behind? ๐ง
Folklore has it that a woman was sold into slavery to support her poor family. Her husband created a simple but delicious pastry which earned him enough money to bring her back.
Wife Cakes are made with a flaky, pastry crust filled with a sweet, chewy mixture of winter melon, almond paste, and glutinous rice flour. The exterior is golden and slightly crispy, while the filling offers a unique texture and flavour thatโs both fragrant and subtly sweet.
In Canada, where multiculturalism is celebrated, Wife Cakes can be found in many Chinese bakeries, especially in cities with large Chinese communities like Vancouver and Toronto. These pastries provide a taste of traditional Chinese cuisine and share a piece of cultural history and storytelling.
Have you tried 'Wife Cake' before? "Like" the post if you have and tell us where you find the tastiest ones! ๐๐ฅฎ
#WifeCake #่ๅฉ้ค
#multiculturalism #Chinesefoods
๐ Happy Dragon Boat Festival! ๐๐ฃโโ๏ธ
The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival that dates back over 2,000 years. It commemorates the life of the poet and patriot Qu Yuan. The festival features exciting dragon boat races, where teams row to the beat of the drum, and delicious sticky rice dumplings called zongzi ( #็ฒฝๅญ ).
How are you spending your day today? Let us know below! ๐
#DragonBoatFestival #DuanwuFestival
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! ๐ท Today, we celebrate the love, strength, and nurturing spirit of mothers from every culture and background.
How are you spending time on Mother's Day? Share your special moments and cherished traditions with us! ๐ #MothersDay
๐พ Happy National Pet Day! ๐พ Pets bring joy and serve as a bridge between cultures. Whether it's admiring a cute pup on the street or chatting with fellow pet lovers, they create opportunities for cultural exchange and connection. Let's celebrate our furry friends today! ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ #NationalPetDay
๐ท๐ Happy first day of spring!๐ป๐บ
Say goodbye to snow and hello to sunshine! Let's embrace the longer days, blooming flowers, and the birds chirping. It's the perfect time to embark on outdoor adventures, indulge in picnics, and explore the beauty of the world around us. Here's to a season filled with joy, growth, and new beginnings! ๐น๐ฟ #HelloSpring #Firstdayofspring