Behind the White Walls: 25 Years

April 5 - 30, 2011 Ongoing

April 24th, 1986 was a momentous day for the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden as it officially opened its doors & invited the world in.

Behind the White Walls: 25 Years is an introductory archival exhibition exploring the Garden's 25 year history and stories through archival photos, moving images and newspaper clippings. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what it took for the Garden to be where it is now, and the talents and generosity of the people who made it such a unique place in Vancouver.

 

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society
Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:30am

Garden Members are invited to come mingle and review the past year, hear plans for the future and elect the Garden’s Board of Trustees.

The meeting will include a light lunch and a screening of "Cedar & Bamboo," a documentary exploring the relationship between Vancouver’s Chinese and First Nation communities. It is a 2010 film project of the Chinese Canadian Historical Society.

We welcome all Garden members. Those in good standing are allowed to vote, so make sure your membership is up-to-date.

RSVP to accounting@vancouverchinesegarden.com

 

Secrets of the
Dr. Sun Yat-sen Chinese Garden

Saturday, April 9, 2011
12:30pm & 2pm

Our special contribution to this year's Obscura Day will unveil the many secrets behind the Garden's white walls!

Come find out what we have in common with LEGO, why we have an affinity for bats and how rocks can shape shift.

RSVP and get your tickets online Obscura Day 2011: Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Chinese Garden

 

"25th day Special"

Sunday, April 24, 2011
10am - 4:30pm

We are hosting our "25th Day Special" on April 24th this month to celebrate this momentous day when the Garden officially opened its doors in 1986.

  • FREE admission;
  • Red envelopes and FREE goodies for everyone;
  • Guessing games for guaranteed prizes!

Drop by and celebrate with us!

 

Hakka Heritage: Tulou Homes

Traditional sustainable architecture with lecturer Jorg Ostrowki

Saturday, April 30, 2011
2pm - 4pm | $8 at the door

Join us for a fascinating afternoon of video, presentation and discussion of one of China's largest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Hakka Tulou. An extraordinary example of earth building architecture, Hakka Tulou are enclosed and fortified rural dwellings that house large communities of families.

Jorg Ostrowski will open up conversations about sustainable planning around these remarkable structures.