Chinatown Storytelling Centre Family Day on November 16 – Storytime with George Chiang - Sing Tao Daily

The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation will host a Family Day event at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre on Saturday, November 16. This family-friendly program welcomes participants of all ages.

From 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., award-winning author George Chiang will present a special storytelling session featuring his latest book The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. This engaging story, based on oral histories shared by Isaac Sing, recounts Chen Sing’s adventures in the Canadian Interior after the completion of the railway, highlighting friendship, perseverance, and courage. Attendees will hear how Chiang transformed these precious family stories into a beautifully illustrated children’s novel.

Following the reading, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a family tree workshop. Participants are invited to bring their own family photos and create a keepsake genealogy booklet to take home.

George Chiang is an award-winning children’s author, director, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for Golden Lotus, a musical that has won over 60 international film awards, as well as his acclaimed illustrated books for young readers. His theatre career has taken him across Canada, including performances at the Stratford Festival, and he has appeared in film and television productions such as Disney’s Eloise at the Plaza.

Admission: Adult tickets are 50% off and youth tickets are free. For more details on “Chinatown Family Day,” please visit the official website.

(Translated from the original Chinese article in Sing Tao Daily: link here)