Chinatown Storytelling Centre Family Day – Storytime with George Chiang - Ming Pao Daily

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation will host a special Family Day event on Saturday, November 16 at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, welcoming families and community members of all ages.

Acclaimed author George Chiang will present a storytelling session of The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing, an engaging tale based on oral histories shared by Isaac Sing. The story follows Chinese pioneer Chen Sing’s adventures in the Canadian Interior after the completion of the railway, showcasing friendship, perseverance, and resilience. Audiences will also learn how Chiang transformed these treasured family stories into a beautifully illustrated children’s novel.

The organizers encourage participants to bring along their own family photos to create a personalized family tree booklet to take home.

George Chiang is an award-winning children’s author, director, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his internationally acclaimed musical Golden Lotus, which has earned over 60 international film awards. He has also been recognized for his illustrated books The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing and The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing, as well as co-authoring The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey. His theatre career spans across Canada, with appearances at the Stratford Festival and in film and television productions such as Disney’s Eloise at the Plaza.

The Chinatown Storytelling Centre notes that Chiang’s storytelling will run from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by the family tree workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

(Translated from the original Chinese article in Ming Pao Daily: link here)