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Awakening Chinatown Festival

Sun. May 31st 2026 Victoria's Chinatown Free

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Awakening Chinatown Festival

Chinese dance, music, opera, martial arts, street food, arts and crafts & more.
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Classical / Baroque / Orchestral Choral Theatre Musical / Opera Dance Folk / Cultural Cultural / Heritage Ethno-Cultural
Sun. May 31st 2026 + Add to Calendar Victoria's Chinatown (All Ages)
11:00am - 4:30pm Free

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Lion Dancing, drumming and martial arts by Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club
Alex Chen, opera, Chinese Art Songs (Partnership and sponsored by Pacific Opera Victoria)
Michelle Kwan, Guzheng
Happy Drum Group
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Victoria Chinese Opera Club
Chinese Dance Victoria
Chinese Evergreen Choir
BC Chinese Music Association, Vancouver (Traditional Chinese Instrument Chamber Orchestra)
Elvin Chang, acclaimed Canto/Mando pop artist

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Victoria Chinatown Museum Society
Dragon Sponsor: Townline Homes
Presenting Sponsor: RBC

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Presented by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society in partnership with Chinatown businesses, this free, family-friendly festival invites the community to gather in the heart of Victoria’s historic Chinatown for a day of culture, celebration, and connection.

Awakening Chinatown transforms the district into a lively gathering place filled with music, performances, food, and cultural experiences for all ages. Enjoy Lion dancing, traditional drumming, and martial arts by Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, Chinese opera and dance by Victoria Chinese Opera Club, Chinese Dance Victoria and Happy Drum Group and live music performances spanning classical and contemporary styles including Elvin Chang, acclaimed Canto/Mando pop artist.

Also this year, the popular Awakening Chinatown Scavenger Hunt is back! Explore the district while searching for important landmarks, stories, and cultural touchpoints. It’s a fun and interactive way to experience the neighbourhood while learning more about the history and community that make it so special.

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Victoria's Chinatown

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