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Between August 2 and 28, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver is hosting a traveling exhibition from the Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat Sen’s Mansion, entitled Sun Yat Sen and American and Canadian Chinese. Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s visits to British Columbia had a great impact on the Chinese-Canadian community, which is why Vancouver’s classical Chinese gardens are named after him. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.

From the Chung Collection, this image of Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his wife bears an inscription to the Vernon branch of the Chinese Nationalist League. For related items, try searching for the keywords “Chinese Nationalist.“

The Chung Collection is a rich source of historical photographs on a mind-boggling array of subjects. To showcase this amazing variety, we plan to feature a photograph each month, related to the season or current/historic events.

In homage to the wonderful British Columbia fruit available this time of year, the feature photograph is of a fruit ranch in Kelowna taken in July of 1921:

This photograph is part of an album of photos of a “journey across Canada,” taken by an unknown photographer. This is an extensive album of more than 300 photographs from across the country, featuring landmarks, scenery, and shots of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

If you’re interested in the history of fruit growing in British Columbia, an interesting resource are brochures issued by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, describing the opportunities in British Columbia for fruit farming. These can be found in the collection by searching for books with the keyword “fruit”.

Speaking of fruit, here at UBC we’re all enjoying the Blueberry Fest!

From July 21 to 24, Richmond is hosting the Your Kontinent Film and Media Arts Festival, which is showcasing a variety of films and multi-media artworks, with an emphasis on Asian film through its collaboration with the DocuAsia Forum. The name “Your Kontinent” is a variation of the concept of “Urkontinent,” meaning one large continent which would theoretically create a mosaic of cultures on one continent- not unlike Richmond itself! Artists and viewers are encouraged to think about “one’s individual perception of their continent or culture.”

Check out their website for the festival schedule or ticket information.