About Cultural Center
History：
It all started in the fall of 1972, when at a Huang Clan Association banquet, representatives from three levels of government expressed support for a proposal to establish a community center in Chinatown. With the support of the government, 53 overseas Chinese groups and many enthusiastic individuals, the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre was established in 1973 and was officially registered as a non-profit charitable organization with the federal and provincial governments in April 1974.
The project was provided with a plot of land in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown. The first phase of the central building was completed in 1980, the commercial building was completed the following year, and the Lin Siqi Auditorium and Central Park were completed in 1986, adding a lot of color to Chinatown.
A Richmond office was also opened in 1991 to serve the people of the area, and since its opening, the centre's heritage and library has provided long-term and regular exhibitions, library and conference activities.
Purpose:
- To promote mutual understanding between Chinatown communities and other cultural groups in Canada.
- To exchange ideas with other cultural groups and communities and promote Chinese culture.
- Promote Chinese culture and art in the Chinatown community and other cultural groups.
- Assist Chinese immigrants to integrate into Canadian culture, traditions and lifestyle.
- To build and maintain cultural facilities for the purpose of achieving these aims and objectives.
Chinese History Exhibition
This exhibition is located on the first floor of the Museum It is the main permanent exhibition of the museum. The exhibits include a large number of precious photos, old account books, seals, costumes, and documents. It fully reflects the life details of the early Chinese immigrants in Canada and the struggle stories of the pioneers in various industries, and reveals how the status of Chinese people in Canada is increasing. The exhibition is named "Handed Down from Generation to Generation" in the hope that the audience will not forget this precious history and pass on the story from generation to generation.
Chinese Canadian Military Museum
This exhibition is located on the second floor of the Museum.
The long-term display of the historical footprints of Chinese Canadian soldiers. Exhibits include documents, photographs, certificates, and a range of military uniforms.
