Two Post-Conference Activities Organized by PCHC-MoM

Over 200 scholars and researchers from around the world will be gathered in Richmond from July 6 to 8 for the 9^th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of Chinese Overseas (ISSCO).In partnership with the University of British Columbia, PCHC-MoM Society will be recruiting and training volunteers to serve at the information desk, assist at conference sessions and manage a mini exhibit of rare artefacts from the Ing Suey Sun Tong Association curated for the occasion. In order to facilitate community engagement, PCHC-MoM Society will offer two post-conference events open to conference delegates and the public. PCHC-MoM Society members and anyone with a Cuban connection will be most welcome.Come meet the scholars and researchers either at a no-host lunch in Chinatown, or join us at a community dialogue in Cantonese at a historical site on Sunday, July 10th. As capacity is limited, pre-registration is required.

1. Town & Gown at Lunch in Chinatown

Visiting scholars & ISSCO conference delegates are welcome to join members of the local community for a casual no-host lunch at a dim sum restaurant and gain some more insights on the rapidly changing Vancouver Chinatown after the conference.

Venue: Floata Seafood Restaurant (#400 - 180 Keefer Street, Vancouver)

Date & Time: Sunday (July 10), 12:00pm-1:30pm

Cost: $25 each (please pay at PCHC table at the conference)

Registration: Please register on Eventbrite and pay at the PCHC-MoM table at the conference.

Before or after lunch, there may be free visits at a couple of historical sites in Chinatown, depending on the number of delegates interested and volunteer available. Please check with PCHC volunteers at the conference. 

2. Community Dialogue : The Chinese-Cuban Connections

   

 Scholars and researchers on Chinese in Cuba will have the chance to be in a dialogue with local community members to explore the Chinese-Cuban Connections and the impact of Migrant Workers from China to Cuba. A talk on his research on Chinese in Cuba by Dr K.S. Louie will kick off the community dialogue at a historical site in Chinatown where early Chinese migrant workers bearing the surname Ing (Ng/Eng/Wu) found a roof over their heads. To enable Chinatown seniors to join in the dialogue, Cantonese and Toishanese will be used as appropriate.In partnership with the Ing Suey San Tong Association.

Venue: Ing Suey Sun Tong Association (389 E Hastings St. Vancouver)

Date & Time: Sunday, July 10th, 2:00-4:00pm

Cost: Free with refreshments

Registration: Space limited. Please book at Eventbrite or at the PCHC-MoM table at the conference.