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Presenting the\u00a0<\/strong>Official <\/strong>Light Up Chinatown!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Festival Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0& Taste of Chinatown 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Light Up Chinatown!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/em>presented by RBC, is back this weekend with a two-day, family-friendly festival. From September 10 to 11, 2022, the whole community is invited to experience a full slate of new programming, food experiences, and colourful lights and lantern decorations around Vancouver\u2019s historic Chinatown during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation<\/a> has partnered with the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society (VCBIA)<\/a>, Vancouver Chinatown Merchants Association, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver<\/a>, and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden to celebrate the city\u2019s iconic neighbourhood<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Location: <\/strong>Heart of Vancouver Chinatown – 500-block Columbia Street, 100-block Pender Street and neighbouring streets; bike valet available
\nDates and Times: <\/strong>Saturday, Sept 10th, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept 11th 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 10, 2022<\/strong>
\n11 a.m.<\/strong> – Opening Ceremony with emcees Chris Gailus of Global BC and Karen So of OMNI TV; and VIP guests; lion dance by Hon Hsing Athletic Club of Vancouver<\/a>; and special performance by Goh Ballet<\/a>
\n12:45 p.m. <\/strong>– Goldenpearl Ensemble<\/a>, traditional Chinese music performed by World Famous Master Ruan artist Zhimin Yu and her ensemble
\n2 p.m.<\/strong> – St. James Music Academy<\/a> with a performance by children living and around Vancouver\u2019s Downtown Eastside
\n3:15 p.m. <\/strong>– Now or Never<\/a>, a hip-hop\/breakdancing crew, winners of Battle of the Year International
\n4:30 p.m.<\/strong> – Fistful of Kicks<\/a>, Vancouver\u2019s funniest all-Asian improv comedy group
\n5:45 p.m. <\/strong>– Nina Mendoza<\/a> and Hustle at RS; join hustle dancers and groove to the tunes by Mendoza
\n7 p.m. <\/strong>– Madison Reunion Band, a well-loved local band bringing joy to audiences of all ages
\n8:15 p.m.<\/strong> – DJ Kubanito<\/a> brings hot Latin music to Chinatown; come shake your hips!<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 11, 2022<\/strong>
\n12 p.m.<\/strong> – Backporch Serenaders, a Vancouver-based quartet playing traditional jazz
\n1:15 p.m.<\/strong> – Lorita Leung Dance Academy<\/a> with a showcase of different Chinese dance styles
\n2:30 p.m. <\/strong>– Ken and Ken, where maestro Kenneth Hsieh performs with violinist Ken Lin
\n12 p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/strong> – Join Vancouver Cantonese Opera<\/a>\u2019s Rosa Cheng as she demonstrates the art of opera make-up and costuming, in the lobby at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, while she prepares for her special balcony performance.
\n3:10 p.m.<\/strong> – Vancouver Cantonese Opera<\/a> with a rare\u00a0balcony performance by the renowned Rosa Cheng at the historic heritage building Chinese Benevolent Association (108 East Pender Street)
\n3:45 p.m.<\/strong> – Herbert & Friends<\/a> with pianist Herbert and his musical friends
\n5 p.m.<\/strong> – Marie Hui<\/a> closes Light Up Chinatown! with her strong, soulful voice!<\/p>\n

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Food lovers can eat their way through a variety of food trucks, including Takenaka, Salty’s Lobster Shack, and Tornado Potato. Beaucoup Bakery<\/strong> and Chinatown BBQ<\/strong>\u2019s fan-favourite Peking Duck Croissant is available on both days at 2 p.m. at 130 East Pender Street. In addition, the team behind The Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/a> has updated its successful Taste of Chinatown<\/strong><\/a>, featuring an exciting self-guided culinary walking tour of Chinatown. Diners can explore must-try items and shop for unique, specialty offerings from local merchants and restaurants. Taste of Chinatown is part of Light Up Chinatown!<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s souvenir passport, where the community can go around the neighbourhood to collect stamps and win prizes valued over $2,000, including daily prizes valued more than $50 and a grand prize valued at $450.<\/p>\n

Other notable activities include strolling through Chinatown to see even more lights and lanterns dotted throughout the streets, and a brand-new Kids Zone<\/strong> with balloon twisting, tattoo station, arts and crafts.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit www.lightupchinatown.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Chinese Restaurant Awards<\/a>\u00a0and Vancouver Chinatown Foundation are excited to co-announce the 5 Chinatown Legends<\/strong> and Critics\u2019 Choice Top 10 Dishes<\/strong>, in celebration of this year\u2019s festival and the finest of Vancouver Chinatown\u2019s cuisine!<\/h4>\n

Make sure to get your souvenir Light Up Chinatown!<\/strong><\/em> festival guide<\/a>\u00a0to eat your way through\u00a0the top 10 dishes and explore the 5 legendary Chinatown businesses<\/a> recognized in the spirit of \u201cNew School Honouring the Old School\u201d. Still hungry? The Chinese Restaurant Awards have also curated a Chinatown Pastry Walk, Chinatown Noodle Pull Self-Guided Tour,<\/strong> and a curation of Chinatown Charmers<\/strong> in the neighbourhood. Enter to win daily prizes<\/strong> from select Chinatown passport stamp restaurants and retailers. Details in the festival guide.<\/p>\n

Daily prize value starts from $50
\nGrand prize valued at $450
\nTotal prizes valued at $2,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Taste of Chinatown Specials<\/strong><\/h4>\n

CHINATOWN BBQ \u00d7 BEAUCOUP BAKERY: Return of the Peking Duck Croissant<\/strong>
\nChinatown BBQ (130 E Pender Street)<\/strong>
\nSeptember 10th & 11th<\/strong>
\n2:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/strong>
\nBeaucoup Bakery x Chinatown BBQ are bringing back their popular and highly-anticipated collaboration\u2014the Original Peking Duck Croissant.
\nAvailable only at\u00a0<\/em>Light Up Chinatown! <\/em><\/strong>this year, the croissant includes shredded Chinatown BBQ roasted duck, hoisin sauce, scallions, five spice powder, and Beaucoup\u2019s classic butter croissant.\u2060
\nFirst come, first served.<\/p>\n

Saigon Saturday<\/strong>
\nDD MAU (145 East Pender Street)<\/strong>
\nSaturday, September 10th
\n9:00 PM \u2013 Late<\/strong>
\nLate night happy hour, live DJ\u2019s, drink and food specials.
\nAll sales from the Saigon feature cocktail will be donated to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.
\nReservations required, book online or call 604-559-6076.<\/p>\n

Dim Sum Event with local celebrity Fred Lee<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Floata Seafood Restaurant (180 Keefer Street)<\/strong>
\nSunday, September 11th<\/strong>
\n10:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/strong>
\n$50 tickets (tables of 8 available for $400). Each ticket includes a lunch full of dim sum delights at Chinatown\u2019s true dim sum palace.
\n$16.50 of each ticket sale will be donated to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation.
\nReservations required, email Michaela.Vince@chinatownfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

About Vancouver Chinatown Foundation<\/strong>
\nThe Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is a registered charity committed to the revitalization of Chinatown, one of Canada\u2019s most iconic neighbourhoods in the historic heart of Vancouver. The Foundation is dedicated to building a more resilient and inclusive community by promoting the well-being of those in need, while preserving Chinatown\u2019s irreplaceable cultural heritage. As a community builder, the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst by bringing together thoughtful minds with on-the-ground insight \u2013 people who care about our community \u2013 to help solve some of our city\u2019s biggest challenges.<\/p>\n

Instagram: @chinatownfoundation<\/a> | Facebook: ChinatownFdn<\/a> | Twitter: @ChinatownFdn<\/a> www.chinatownfoundation.org<\/a> | #LightUpChinatown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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