ASIA presents the 3rd annual Celebrity Dim Sum 2009 being held on Saturday, October 24th at the Sun Sui Wah Restaurant at 3888 Main St. (on Main & 23rd). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. During this exciting event, hosted by our vibrant emcees, Fred Lee (CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition, Vancouver Courier & National Post)) and Riaz Meghji (Breakfast Television), members of the community will have the opportunity to mingle with Vancouver’s own local celebrities while enjoying an original dim sum experience. Celebrity Dim Sum, a gala extravaganza made possible by the generous support of local celebrities and sponsors, is a truly unique event that meshes great food and fun like no other!
Our special guest media personalities will be pushing the iconic dim sum carts, offering a truly hands-on experience serving 200+ guests. In addition, Symone, Vanhattan’s first lady of glam, will entertain lighting up the dining hall! Guests will also have the pleasure of bidding on an array of fabulous silent and live auction items. This year’s participating celebrities include CBC Radio’s Rick Cluff who will also be our lively auctioneer for the afternoon, actress Stephanie Song, Senator Larry Campbell, 94.5 FM The Beat’s Jonny Staub, Erin Shaw from the Express, food stylists, Nathan Fong and Claudia Kwan (also a CBC news reporter), media personality and former Much Music DJ Monika Deol, CBC The Early Edition’s Cecilia Walters and Jenna Chow, restaurateur Andrew Wong from Wild Rice, Symone (First Lady of Glam), and miss604 blogger herself, Rebecca Bollwitt!! This year’s dynamic lineup foreshadows a unique and eventful experience for those who attend!
Dim sum is the name for a Chinese cuisine that involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside tea. It’s a casual way of dining that encourages interaction and conversation. The phrase dim sum can be literally translated to “touch the heart” – and it’s never been truer! All proceeds from the event go directly to furthering ASIA’s mission of promoting the health of Asian communities by decreasing the impact of HIV/AIDS.
ASIA provides multilingual, culturally appropriate services that support Asian Canadians in making informed choices and having equal access to care. For more information about ASIA and its programs, please visit www.asia.bc.ca
For sponsorship opportunities or more information on Celebrity Dim Sum 2009, please contact Karyn Calvez, Special Events Coordinator at events@asia.bc.ca.
Tickets ($55) for the event are available directly from the ASIA office located at #225 – 119 West Pender, over the phone at 604.669.5567 ext. 0, or online at celebritydimsum.com.
We look forward to seeing you on October 24th to support ASIA at this star-studded event!
