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Title: UCCA Float in the Calgary Stampede Parade
Date: 1996
Donor: Mah, Jan
Subject: Arts, Celebrations, Clubs and Organizations, Cross-cultural Relations
Province: Alberta

Mah, Jan

Jan Mah (née Wong) is a third generation Chinese Canadian. Her parents were part-owners and operators of the Sunrise Drive-in Restaurant from 1956 to the 1970s, one the first Chinese restaurants with carhop service in Calgary, Alberta. Growing up, Jan worked at the restaurant’s dairy bar and also immersed herself in community and social activities. She led a busy work life, becoming the first woman to recruit for executive positions at a recruiting firm. In addition to raising her son and establishing a career, Jan has been an active contributor to Calgary’s Sien Lok Society as Lifetime Honourary Director and President. Jan resided in Calgary at the time of the interview.

The elaborate United Calgary Chinese Association (UCCA) float is on display for crowds of onlookers at the 1996 Calgary Stampede parade. Jan Mah served on the Board of Directors for the UCCA and chaired its Stampede Float Committee. This float won first prize in the Cultural Division.