
Join Us for the 23rd Annual BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival!
Get ready to celebrate community, culture, and summer fun at the 23rd BMO Vancouver Chinatown Festival, a free two-day family-friendly event proudly sponsored by BMO and organized by the Vancouver Chinatown BIA Society (VCBIA).
Save the dates:
July 12th to 13th (Saturday and Sunday)
12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
Keefer and Columbia Street

Last year, the event was an overwhelming success hosting tens of thousands of visitors to our vibrant Chinatown community. We celebrated the diversity of the community and showcased Chinatown as an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient neighbourhood. Vancouver Chinatown Festival has grown into a highly anticipated summer signature event for Vancouverites as well as tourists from around the world.

Explore the historic neighbourhood while shopping unique offerings from local merchants, enjoying live performances, and taking part in fun activities for all ages!
Festival Highlights:
New: Step into the festival and chase magical bubbles with our towering Bubble Stilt Walker … fun and giggles guaranteed :)
Live On-Stage Performances:
- Chinese cultural dance
- K-pop and Canton pop
- Chinese music orchestra
- Japanese traditional dance
- Tap dancing
- Marching band
- Brazilian Samba Dance
- Live Music Bands

Children’s Theatre:
- Science World On the Road Surprise Show
- Meet and Greet with Elsa and Anna
- Day out with Barbie featuring Ken
- Story on Wheels (story telling)
- The Penny Pom Pom Show
- Magic shows

Themed Experience Areas:
Kids’ Corner:
- Mini games
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- T-shirt painting
- Henna painting
- Temporary tattoos
- Meet Vancouver Chinatown’s Mascot Van Van
- Fencing Try-outs
- Free Sportball Workshops


Cultural Diversity Corner:
- A Wok Around Chinatown walking tours with Bob Sung
- Traditional Giant Mahjong photo op
- Lantern-making with red packets
- Chinese fan-making
- Calligraphy and Chinese painting
- Asian body massages
- Traditional Imperial Wedding Sedan photo booth

Plus:
- Meet & greet with our beloved mascot, VanVan
- Artisan market with multicultural crafts and gifts
- International food trucks
- “Where’s VanVan?” social media challenge
- Free admission ticket giveaway:
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- Chinese Canadian Museum
- Chinatown Storytelling Centre


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Want to Get Involved?
Volunteer, become a vendor, or explore sponsorship opportunities...
We would love to hear from you!
Enquiries: 604.632.3808
Email: info@vancouver-chinatown.com
