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May 25, 2025

Awakening Chinatown Festival

Victoria's Historic Chinatown
Victoria's Historic Chinatown
12-5:30
Free
Community Events

Event description

Join us in the heart of Victoria’s historic Chinatown for Awakening Chinatown 2025, a vibrant cultural celebration hosted by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS) in partnership with Lead Sponsor RBC and Chinatown businesses. This free, family-friendly event will feature a full afternoon of live performances including lion dancing, kung fu demonstrations, traditional Chinese music, dance, and opera. Attendees can also enjoy cultural activities such as calligraphy, fortune telling, and family-friendly arts and crafts. Celebrate Asian Heritage Month in one of North America’s oldest Chinatowns and help bring the stories, sights, and spirit of the community to life.
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