Announcing the epic performer lineup for Chinatown Variety Show Extravaganza
From sword dancing to pipa, the fun never stops in Chinatown
We have an exciting, jam-packed show lined up featuring an impressive array of 28 talented community performers for the Chinatown Variety Show Extravaganza this Sunday, July 7th. Get ready for a delightful afternoon filled with diverse performances, including:
Sword dance by Lance Lim,
Drag performance by drag king Yuen Young,
Fan dancing by Chau Luen Society’s fan dancers,
Accordion music by Baapooh,
Tap dance by Jeffrey Dawson,
Teochew dialect singing by a Chau Luen Society elder,
Standup comedy by JD from Unicome,
Classical Chinese instruments playing, and much, much more.
Hosted by Chinatown’s very own Super Trio, 華埠無敵獎門人, the event will also include interactive audience games with exciting prizes!
Learn more about each of the performers by click on the squares here:
In addition to performances and games, we’re bringing free-play mahjong due to popular demand, and a new cultural food corner that will include:
Deep fried wontons from Cindy’s Ho Yummy 水雲鲜好食檔 🥟
Refreshing traditional tofu pudding dessert from Dou Lok Fong Tofu 豆樂坊 🍮
Fresh Chinese groceries and tanghulu from Chinatown’s San Lee Market 生利公司 🥬
Don't forget to bring cash to treat yourself to these tasty treats and get your weekly groceries!
Also, we have a small favour to ask you:
Because the City of Vancouver booted us out of our original public space venue, Chinatown Memorial Plaza, at the very last minute last week, we didn’t have a lot of time to promote this event.
Can you help us and bring a friend or two to come support the community performers and food vendors this Sunday?
We promise a hilarious and heartwarming afternoon of fun, laughter, and delicious food. See you at Chinatown Together, where the party never stops!
🗓️WHEN: Sunday, July 7 2024, 2:00PM to 5:00PM
📍WHERE: Sun Yat Sen Courtyard - 578 Carrall St, Vancouver
Wonton Wrapping with Chinatown Auntie Cindy (July 5 6:30-8:30pm)
Learn how to make wontons from a long-time Chinatown resident, Auntie Cindy!
Master the technique of wrapping wontons under Auntie Cindy's guidance that uses fresh ingredients sourced from Chinatown. Sample some of Auntie Cindy's delicious wontons during the workshop and enjoy a hearty bao from Chinatown provided for everyone who attends.
Not only will you learn how to wrap wontons, you will be helping Auntie Cindy take the first step in her dream business, Cindy's Ho Yummy 水雲鲜好食檔 wonton stand. She will be debuting her delicious wontons that you'll help her wrap at the Chinatown Variety Show Extravaganza on Sunday, July 7.
Join us in making wontons, tasting delicious food, and supporting Auntie Cindy's new venture! Everyone make yummy!
🗓️WHEN: Friday, July 5 2024, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
📍WHERE: Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall - 487 Alexander St
Help us continue Chinatown Together events until the end of the year!
We short on funding to be able to run events until the end of the year. If you love the free and inclusive public cultural events that we host in Chinatown to push back against gentrification, please consider donating.