UBCV
November 16, 2024, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Does Vancouver Chinatown Deserve UNESCO World Heritage Site Designation?
Join Dr. Henry Yu as he explores the historical, cultural, and social significance of Vancouver’s Chinatown. As one of the oldest and most vibrant Chinatowns in North America, it stands as a testament to the resilience and contributions of the Chinese-Canadian community. The discussion will address the efforts to preserve this unique neighborhood and consider its potential to receive UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Panelists will delve into the challenges of maintaining Chinatown’s heritage while adapting to urban change, posing critical questions about what it means to preserve cultural identity and history in a rapidly evolving city.
When: November 16, 2024 @ 8:15 pm
Where: Hall #2 P.A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, UBC’s Point Grey Campus, 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver
- After-hours entrances are marked on this map.
- We recommend our audience sit in the lecture hall's lower area.
- Accessible parking is available at the Health Sciences Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall.
- Please note: The ticket machine is located at the entrance of the parkade (south side). There is no ticket machine on the north side.
This event is in person, and it will not be live-streamed. We will post the video at a later date here: https://globalreportingcentre.org/vancouver-institute-events/thinking-a…