Events

Richmond – Qingdao Friendship City Cultural Event The Chinese Spring Festival in Richmond, known for its distinctive “Chinese Elements,” took place in the Thompson community centre in Richmond on the early days of February 2024. This event, jointly organized by the Canadian Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Vancouver Red Leaf Art Troupe, marked the […]

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Dear students: On the historic occasion of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation, we Canadians witnessed a momentous event that blends tradition with the dawn of a new era. As the solemn echoes of royal pageantry fill the air, we unite in celebration and anticipation. With a legacy steeped in history, King Charles III ascends

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Click on the photo to listen to the audio ↓     Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, the economic and cultural cooperation between Richmond and Qingdao persisted. The year 2023 witnessed a resurgence in their interactions, prompting the initiation of a monthly cultural exchange event from August onward. These events aimed to showcase the unique charm

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Richmond, BC, Canada, and Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, a delightful instrumental performance marked the occasion. Read More »

  Canada, and Qingdao in Shandong Province, China, have maintained continuous interaction. Even during the pandemic, economic and cultural cooperation between the two cities never ceased. With the easing of restrictions in 2023, the interaction between the two cities has become more active. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of their sisterhood, starting from August 2023,

Richmond-Qingdao Sister City Cultural Event: A Hundred Paintings Display – Exploring Qingdao’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Read More »

Organized By: Canada Shandong Chinese Business Association and the Canadian Performance & Recitation Art Society   In recent days, Richmond, BC, and Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, marked the 15th anniversary of their status as Friendship Cities with a grand celebration. The event was a spectacular and well-attended affair featuring diverse cultural performances. The festivities occurred

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Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is organizing this fundraiser.   On Sunday, September 10, shortly before 6:00 p.m., in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighborhood, at the Light Up Chinatown! festival, three attendees were stabbed. These innocent victims are now facing not only physical recovery but also emotional and added financial burdens. On behalf of the victims and with their

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  Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Moderator: Lillian Sing, Retired Judge, California Superior Court Speakers: Gang Chen, Soderberg Prof. of Power Engineering MIT Elizabeth Goitein, Senior Director, Justice’s Liberty and National Security Program, Brennan Center of Justice Ashley Gorski, Senior Staff Attorney, National Security Project, American Civil Liberty Union (ACLU) Brian A. Sun, Partner at

AASF Sponsored Webinar: Perils of Warrantless Surveillance: The Case for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reform Read More »