Digital Stories Collection

PCHC-MoM is curating a collection of migration-related stories and reflections for the future Museum of Migration. Submissions remain confidential, with optional permission-based sharing on our website and social media.

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Ivon – VANCHA Tea: A Tea House Born of Belonging, Connection, and the Quiet Power of a Cup

In Vancouver’s West End, Cha Li 茶里 is more than a teahouse - it’s a space where tea, tradition, and connection come together. Founded by Ivon in 2019, it began as a quiet refuge for friends and has grown into a cultural hub where tea becomes a bridge between worlds. Rooted in a Yunnan tea garden and shaped by shared stories, Cha Li offers more than flavor - it invites presence, trust, and belonging, one cup at a time.

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Interested in sharing your story?

We are working on curating a collection of migration-related stories, articles, and writings! If you would like to submit an original story, article or short essay belonging to you, please email info@pchc-mom.ca

Any information submitted will be confidential and for PCHC-MoM use only until the Museum of Migration has opened. We provide the option to publish your story on our website and social media, but we will only publish if we are given your explicit permission.