We're bringing back Chinatown Mini Night Market + Film Night on July 28
Shaolin Soccer and Beyblade are coming to Chinatown!
In 2018, Chinatown Today and Vancouver Asian Film Festival hosted a Chinatown Movie Night & Culture Fair featuring Meditation Park and it was a massive hit. Everyone has been asking for a repeat of the event ever since.
This year, we’re bringing it back as the Chinatown Mini Night Market + Film Night series by Chinatown Together! Join us as we launch our exciting new event series starting off with a classic banger: SHAOLIN SOCCER!
Get ready for an evening filled with vibrant community spirit and entertainment as we come together for a yeet lau 熱鬧 celebration of community fun!
WHEN: Sunday, July 28 2024, 4:00PM to 9:00PM
WHERE: Chinatown Memorial Plaza - 135-137 Keefer St
Come on down and enjoy a lineup of entertainment made by community for community!
Experience the best of Chinatown with a mini night market featuring live performances, music, a seniors mini market, delicious local food vendors, mahjong, and even a Beyblade competition (bring your own, or try your hand with one from our Beyblade master).
The film portion will open with a screening of Episode 1 of In Chinatown, followed by a special screening of the cult classic movie SHAOLIN SOCCER at 7:00 PM.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of fun and community camaraderie in the heart of Chinatown!
Event Amenities:
To ensure inclusivity, interpretation will be available in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Things to bring:
- Water to stay hydrated
- Cash! If you want to shop and buy food!
- A chair as chairs are limited and seating will be prioritized for seniors
In the face of ongoing gentrification, it's crucial for us to unite in support of our Chinatown and DTES communities, honor our elders and their cultural heritage, and revel in the collective joy of artistic expression.
Through each Chinatown Together event, we are dedicated to backing grassroots efforts, amplifying the genuine voices of our community, reclaiming our cultural roots and safe spaces, and standing firmly united against encroaching gentrification. Celebrating community joy is our most powerful resistance to these forces - let's come together and celebrate in Chinatown as one!