Asian Heritage – Edmonton

The Edmonton Archives has a free celebration of Asian Heritage Month. Join in touring the archives to gain a deeper understanding of Asian heritage in Edmonton.

Join us throughout the weekend of June 7-8th for live music, local artists, food and vendors, live DJs, lion dance performances, martial arts, dance, Taichi, karaoke and more.

Nicholas is a musician and multidisciplinary artist with a love for movies, the mountains, and milk tea. He makes music that’s mellow and moody, and recontextualizes the cello and other … Continue reading Chinatown Live Music Series: Nicholas Yee at Paper Birch Books →

Learn more about our watercolour workshop host Hui Yang!!! You may have seen her and her work around at events with the Chinese community! Remember to sign up for her … Continue reading The Jade Brush →

​With 20 years of experience in performing and teaching the Chinese two-stringed violin Erhu, Nanyen Lau is dedicated to bringing her unique culture and music to a wider audience through … Continue reading Chinatown Live Music Series: Nanyen Lau at Boa & Hare →

The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act is now at the printers and will be officially released June 24, 2025.This limited-edition, hardcover book is a standalone publication that goes … Continue reading The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act Book Launch →

Celebrate Canada Day with the Canada-China Friendship Society of Edmonton! Enjoy music, dance, Chinese calligraphy, and painting giveaways, have your name written in Chinese, and make origami crafts. A joyful … Continue reading Canada Day with a Chinese Cultural Experience →

Stories of Chinese Merchants in Western Canada. Special thanks to Bruce Peel Special Collections Vendors, crafts and activities Performances $3 for a hot dog and bottle of water Edmonton Chinatown … Continue reading Canada Day – Awakening Heritage Chinatown →

Memories of Old Macau: The Story of My Childhood Author: Amy Lau The Chinese edition was a #1 Best Seller