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For 2019, our annual highlighted two projects about people and stories that were forgotten, but now discovered and brought back to life due to our museum’s efforts. The story of WWI soldier Freddy Lee was shared by Jack Gin. And the story and photographs of Vancouver Chinatown’s first and most prolific photographer, Yucho Chow was recounted by Catherine Clement.
Was held on: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Pink Pearl Restaurant
1132 E. Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
On October 29, 2016 we held our annual fundraising dinner at the famous Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver.
Stay tuned to this page to see some of the highlight photos of the evening.
On October 29, 2016 we held our annual fundraising dinner at the famous Pink Pearl Restaurant in Vancouver.
Stay tuned to this page to see some of the highlight photos of the evening.
2015 marks 70 years since the end of the largest conflict in human history.
To commemorate this milestone, our museum hosted a special gala on October 24, 2015. About 360 people attending and we used the occasion to say “thank you” to the few remaining Second World War veterans still with us. And the evening was also a chance to help families honour and remember those who have passed on.
The occasion was made all the more special by the presence of LGen (Ret’d) the Hon. Roméo Dallaire, who provided the audience with a moving keynote speech. We were also delighted that the Lt. Gov of British Columbia, the Honorable Judith Guichon joined us for the evening.
VIDEO: We started by playing a tribute video called “Faces to Remember” – a look at the faces of those who served but have passed on. Please click the image below to view the VIDEO.
We then followed with an acknowledgement of the service of each of the 17 veterans in the room that evening. It was moving to see these men and women, all in their 90s, come out for this special tribute.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Army, Artillery. Served in Normandy and also in the liberation of Holland.
RCAF Bomber Command
Navy
Royal Engineers, Indian Army
RCAF coastal command
Served on the homefront with an all-Chinese St. Johns Ambulance brigade.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Navy
Navy
Army, SOE, Force 136
Navy
Navy
Expert marksman who was being trained for the Tiger Force – the invasion of Japan.
One of the first Chinese Canadians to be accepted into the RCAF.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Army, SOE, Force 136
2015 marks 70 years since the end of the largest conflict in human history.
To commemorate this milestone, our museum hosted a special gala on October 24, 2015. About 360 people attending and we used the occasion to say “thank you” to the few remaining Second World War veterans still with us. And the evening was also a chance to help families honour and remember those who have passed on.
The occasion was made all the more special by the presence of LGen (Ret’d) the Hon. Roméo Dallaire, who provided the audience with a moving keynote speech. We were also delighted that the Lt. Gov of British Columbia, the Honorable Judith Guichon joined us for the evening.
VIDEO: We started by playing a tribute video called “Faces to Remember” – a look at the faces of those who served but have passed on. Please click the image below to view the VIDEO.
We then followed with an acknowledgement of the service of each of the 17 veterans in the room that evening. It was moving to see these men and women, all in their 90s, come out for this special tribute.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Army, Artillery. Served in Normandy and also in the liberation of Holland.
RCAF Bomber Command
Navy
Royal Engineers, Indian Army
RCAF coastal command
Served on the homefront with an all-Chinese St. Johns Ambulance brigade.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Navy
Navy
Army, SOE, Force 136
Navy
Navy
Expert marksman who was being trained for the Tiger Force – the invasion of Japan.
One of the first Chinese Canadians to be accepted into the RCAF.
Army, SOE, Force 136
Army, SOE, Force 136
70th Anniversary Exhibits
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe, on May 9, 2015 we unveiled a refreshed museum with new exhibits and stories. Stories of courage, intrigue, perseverance, anguish and pain. Stories of individuals and stories of families and how the war shaped their lives. 
Our goal is to research, collect and share with visitors the unique stories of the more 600 Chinese Canadians who fought in the Second World War. It was their sacrifices and loyalty to Canada that won all Chinese Canadians full citizenship.
- Read the story on navigator Jim Gen Lee who was killed just six weeks before the end of the war in Europe.
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Judith Guichon, was on hand to cut the ribbon on our refurbished museum.
Museum President King Wan, Carol Lee, Lt. Governor Judith Guichon, MLA John Yap, Museum founder Howe Lee, and MLA Richard Lee.
Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Judith Guichon, addresses the guests at the Museum opening.
Curator and exhibition designer Catherine Clement chats with WWII veteran Neill Chan.
Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon speaks with museum historian Larry Wong.
WWII veteran Tommy CG Wong meets Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon while another WWII veteran, Peggy Lee, looks on.
Chinese Cultural Centre board chair Fred Kwok, chats with William Kwok and Christine Faron Chan about one of the new exhibits.
Military historian and museum member Trevor Sam explains the story behind a model to family members. Trevor’s father — Douglas Sam — served in bomber command during the war.