BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/victoria-bc/src-527.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - victoria-bc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:If These Walls Could Talk: Exploring Chinatown's Stories 舊牆留 聲 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:2251-1778112000-1806537599@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:As we walk through Victoria’s Chinatown\, we see only what e xists today. However\, these buildings have stood for decades and each hol ds multiple stories within its walls. The architecture tells us about the origins of the owners and their aspirations in Victoria\, while the busine sses that operated in these spaces have been vital to the region’s econo mic and social development. \nBeyond the architecture and commercial histo ry\, the personal narratives of families provide a window into the daily l ives of those who once lived in these buildings—offering a glimpse into the past and weaving together the rich tapestry of Chinatown’s legacy. \ n“This exhibit not only celebrates the history of Chinatown\, but also h ighlights the dedication and collaborative spirit of our community\,” sa ys VCMS Board Chair Dr. Grace Wong Sneddon. “We are grateful for the con tributions of community members who made this exhibit possible by generous ly sharing their family stories. We invite everyone to join us in explorin g the many layers of Chinatown’s legacy.” \n“If These Walls Could Ta lk: Exploring Chinatown’s Stories 舊牆留聲” marks a significant milestone as it is the first exhibit curated by museum staff and board mem bers. The exhibit will run until spring 2027.\n\nOngoing through March 31\ , 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown Museum\, 10 Fan Tan Alley\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1W3\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/if-these-walls-could-talk-ex ploring-chinatowns-stories-%e8%88%8a%e7%89%86%e7%95%99%e8%81%b2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anniversary of the 1922-23 Chinese Student School Strike DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:1665-1788566400-1788652799@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Chinese Student School Strike was a powerful\, year-long a ct of organized civil resistance against institutionalized racism in Victo ria. In September 1922\, the Victoria School Board attempted to expand its existing segregation policy\, ordering all Chinese Canadian students up t o Grade 7 to be removed from public schools and placed into Chinese-only s chools. On the first day of the new term\, when principals marched the chi ldren to the segregated site\, the students\, acting on a plan organized b y the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) and other communi ty groups\, dispersed and went home instead of entering the segregated fac ility. This remarkable\, coordinated boycott of over 200 students successf ully halted the expansion of segregation for a year\, forcing the communit y to establish a temporary Chinese Free School to ensure the children’s education continued. This pivotal moment demonstrated the unwavering resol ve of the Chinese community to fight for equal rights and educational oppo rtunity\, laying a foundation for future battles against anti-Asian discri mination in Canada. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/the-1922-1923-chinese-studen t-school-strike/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction DTSTART:20260921T003000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:2309-1789925400-1789938000@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society invites you to the save the date for our biggest annual fundraising dinner. \nWhat: Dinner\, live auction and more!\nWhere: Golden City Restaurant\, 721 Fisgard Street\nWhe n: September 20\, 2026 5:30 p.m\nCost: Single ticket $180\, table of 10 $1 \,500 \nGet tickets here LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Golden City Restaurant\, 721 Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1R8\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/annual-fundraising-dinner-an d-auction/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Remembrance Day DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260729T180257Z UID:1662-1794355200-1794441599@victoriachinatownmuseum.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Each November\, Remembrance Day invites us to reflect on and p ay our respects to the people who served and sacrificed during times of wa r. Among them were Chinese Canadians from Victoria and across the country\ , whose contributions played an important role both overseas and at home. During World War I and World War II\, Chinese Canadians volunteered despit e facing discrimination and exclusion in their daily lives. More than 600 Chinese Canadians served in the Second World War alone. Many were not yet recognized as full citizens and were denied the right to vote. Still\, the y chose to serve\, believing in the future of their community in Canada. \ nSome served in combat roles\, while others worked in intelligence\, engin eering\, logistics\, and special operations. Kam Len Douglas Sam joined th e Royal Canadian Air Force and flew missions in Europe. Victor Wong served overseas with the Special Operations Executive. Gordon Quan supported res istance efforts in Southeast Asia. Fred Lee fought at Vimy Ridge and disap peared at the Battle of Hill 70. Along with many others\, these individual s contributed their skills\, courage\, and determination during critical m oments in history. Families and communities in Victoria supported these ef forts\, and military service became closely connected to broader struggles for equality. \nAfter the war\, the contributions of Chinese Canadian vet erans helped strengthen calls for equal rights. Their service is a vital p art of our national story\, embodying the fight for both global freedom an d domestic equality. In 1947\, Chinese Canadians finally gained the right to vote federally\, marking an important step toward full citizenship. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180257Z LOCATION:Victoria Chinatown\, Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/event/chinese-veterans-on-remembra nce-day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Victoria Chinatown Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://victoriachinatownmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR