University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections
In 1936, Vancouver, British Columbia’s Chinese community celebrated the city’s Golden Jubilee by constructing an elaborate carnival village between Pender and Carrall Streets. The community erected a bamboo gate and invited tourists and non-Chinese visitors to enjoy the Chinese cultural activities on display, including a pagoda featuring the work of 20 artists and artisans, a temple housing Chinese ceremonial objects, and colourful parades. The celebration was an important milestone in the evolving relations between Chinese Canadians and the broader Vancouver community during the Exclusion Period (1923-1947).
This 1936 souvenir booklet was distributed at the Chinese Carnival Village, which was erected by the Chinese community to commemorate Vancouver, British Columbia’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. The booklet’s cover features an image of the bamboo archway constructed for the event. It was designed for non-Chinese visitors and tourists, and author Quene Yip presents a historical overview of Chinatown’s history and the Chinese community’s social customs, education, religious practices, health care, sports, organizations, foods, etc.
The author also makes note of the hardships faced by the community as a result of The Chinese Immigration Act, 1923, stating: “it is assuredly in the interests of Canada as well as China, that the said Immigration Act should be amended” (page 13).
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