Photo Gallery - Calgary, Chinatown

Calgary Chinatown Centenary Photo Collection 2010

updated: September 28, 2010
by Danny Ng

The Chinatown Community has reached a Centenary milestone this year in Calgary. To celebrate this centennial year, many organizations from the community and community of Calgary have collaborated together to commemorate this important centenary milestone.

It is the pioneers, volunteers, supporters and people of this community we dedicate this section of the website to. Without them we would not have this great community, we call Chinatown... To learn more about the history of Chinatown, click here...

 


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"Chinatown Showdown" - Mayoral Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
photos by Naomi Migas & Danny Ng

On the day of the "Mid-Autumn Day Festival", the Chinatown Showdown - Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Regency Palace Restaurant in Chinatown, Calgary hosted by Todd Gallant of Global Television. Approximately...

Presented by:
Chinatown Business Centre & Prominent Personnel
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Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebrations - Finale Banquet

Friday, September 3, 2010
photos by Albert Zhang

A full house at the Regency Palace Restaurant on September 3, 2010, where the Community celebrated Chinatown's 100th Anniversary with local talented entertainment, and enjoyed a traditional Chinese Dinner style with friends & family, Community, Government and Business Leaders.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee

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Chinatown Outdoor Movie Nite

Friday, September 3, 2010

September 3rd tonite will be the last night for "Movie Nite", which is held in the Sien Lok Park over the pass months. Not only did you get to see a movie, you also saw some local talent performing in celebration of Chinatown's 100th...

Organized by:
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

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Chinese Cultural Performance

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Over 500 people attended a multi-cultural performances at Chinese Cultural Centre, where the theme of the night, was a walk through the past 100 years to the present day of Chinatown.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee


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Rogers Chinatown Street Festival

Saturday, August 14, 2010

The 10th Annual Rogers Chinatown Street Festival officially opened to the public at 10:00am. The festival comprised of merchants, two entertainment stages for performers, food vendors, kids zone and other cultural experiences. The event also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Chinatown with over 70,000 people attending this year.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinese Merchants Association

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Calgary Dragon Boat Regatta

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Saturday morning, 7:30am the monks from the Monestary begin a Chinese Tradition called the "Eye Dotting Ceremony" on Dragon Boats at the 2010 Calgary Dragon Boat Regetta. The ceremony's purpose is to ward off evil spirits and prepare the boats for safety and good luck for the paddlers racing in the regetta....

Organized by:
Calgary Dragon Boat Society

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Family/Seniors Day at Sien Lok Park

Sunday, July 31, 2010

Over 800 seniors/families gathered at the Sien Lok Park & Chinese Cultural Centre to exhibit arts of work to the community. Multicultural performances were also part of this Centennial Event in Chinatown.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee


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Calgary Chinese Community Centennial Stampede Parade Float

Friday, July 9, 2010

Over 70 volunteers from Calgary Chinese Community participated in the Stampede Parade on the community parade float which comprised of drums, flag dancers, lions and dragon. This year the community float was awarded two trophies by the Calgary Stampede.

Organized by:
United Calgary Chinese Association


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Art Exhibition & Sale and Multicultural Gala

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Over thirty artists from Calgary and Edmonton gathered at the Chinese Cultural Centre to exhibit arts of work to the community. Multicultural performances were also part of this Centennial Event in Chinatown.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee


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Calgary Chinatown Stampede Breakfast Centennial Celebration

Sunday, June 19, 2010

For the first time, the Calgary Stampede Caravan and the Chinatown Community collaborate to host a Stampede Breakfast in the heart of Chinatown where over 2000 people were served a traditional Stampede Breakfast.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Stampede Breakfast Committee


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Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Kick-off Parade

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Over 30 organizations participated to celebrate the Chinatown's Centenary year by proudly parading through the streets of Chinatown.

Organized by:
Calgary Chinatown Centennial Celebration Committee

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"Builders and Patriots Part II - A History of Calgary's Chinatown."

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Opening Ceremonies were held at Jamieson Place to unveil a photo exhibit called "Builders & Patriots II: A History of Calgary's Chinatown." This legacy project comprising of historical information about buildings, businesses, organizations and associations with personal stories of people and families related to Chinatown.

Presented by:
The Sien Lok Society of Calgary

 

Chinatown Centenary Photo Collections will be available as events happen so please come back to check for more... See upcoming events section.