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 classical instruments to engage in cultural conversations. ​As a cellist, he has performed at the JUNO Awards with artists like Shawn Mendes and Jessie Reyez, … 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 workshop and we all hope to see you there! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdExOt-RJCp6idi2DKuXGnWcJ-gtsbLl7hYjKrsJ043d2Lm6g/viewform?usp=header

​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 teaching and performing. She is a longtime member and current concertmaster of the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Orchestra and artistic director of Echo Ensemble. Inspired by … 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 broader and deeper into the story of the Exclusion Act period (1923-1947) and its aftermath (post 1947) than was possible to do in the landmark … 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 celebration of culture and friendship—everyone is welcome!       Phase IV Stage

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 Multicultural Centre 9540 - 102 Avenue NW 12 Noon to 7 pm