Vancouver Chinatown Festival 2024

Vancouver Chinatown Festival 2024

Join Us for the 22nd Vancouver Chinatown Festival!

The Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society (VCBIA) is excited to announce the return of the annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival. This popular, free, two-day family-friendly event will take place on July 13-14, 2024, at Keefer and Columbia Street.

Event Details

• Date: July 13-14, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday)
• Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Keefer and Columbia Street
• Admission: Free
• Visit Website: Vancouver Chinatown Festival

Festival Highlights

Live On-Stage Performances Enjoy a diverse range of performances including:

• Ethnic cultural dances
• Music orchestras
• Science World stage show
• Taiko drumming
• Tap dancing
• Regiment marching band
• Musical performances and more

New Children’s Theatre Featuring:

• Lion dance demonstrations and performances
• Princess sing-along
• Marvel heroes meet and greet
• Magic shows and more

Kids Corner Fun activities for children including:

• Lion dance interactive workshop
• Carnival games
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• T-shirt painting and more

Cultural Diversity Corner Engage in cultural activities such as:

• A Wok Around Chinatown by Bob Sung
• MahJong
• Lantern making with Laisee packets
• Chinese fan making
• Chinese painting and calligraphy
• Asian body massages
• Traditional Imperial Wedding Sedan photo opportunity and more

Chinatown Guided Tours Explore the historic neighborhood with guided tours, offering unique shopping experiences from local merchants and many more attractions.

Extras

• Translink Community Bus
• Special meet and greet with the mascot VanVan
• Artisan’s market featuring gifts and crafts from different cultures
• Food trucks with cuisine from various regions of the world
• Social media activities like “Where’s VanVan” for interactive fun with visitors

Why Attend?

Last year, the festival was a tremendous success, hosting tens of thousands of visitors who celebrated the diversity and inclusivity of Vancouver’s Chinatown. The festival has grown into a highly anticipated summer event for both Vancouverites and tourists, showcasing Chinatown as an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient neighborhood.

Every year, new ideas and activities make the event unique, interesting, and a fun-filled experience for families and visitors, embracing the diversity of our community. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration!

Mark your calendars, bring your family, and join us for a memorable experience at the 22nd Vancouver Chinatown Festival!

For more information on this and other exciting activities in Vancouver, visit vancouver.page!