By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on January 29, 2025
Happy Lunar New Year! Read about the connections between this holiday and the role of the “Chinese Lily” in it’s celebration.
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By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on January 17, 2025
The history of Chinese sailors in Canada’s reveals a complex web of resilience, discrimination, and global interconnectedness. From the galleys of trans-Pacific steamships to the corridors of Ottawa, Chinese above and below deck were pivotal in the evolution of Canadian shipping, especially through 1880-1950. Often relegated to the most arduous and undervalued positions, they formed tight-knit communities, facilitated global trade, and faced systemic racism both onboard and ashore. This narrative ties their struggles and contributions to broader global trends, highlighting Vancouver as a critical hub in the network of Chinese seafarers across the British Empire and beyond.
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By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on December 7, 2024
This Part 2 blog continues the exploration of a single letter from the Chung Collection, from small-town Saskatchewan to transnational impact in Seattle, exploring how objects and spaces hold stories of resilience, migration, and history.
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By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on October 12, 2024
Welcome to our first short-form Chung Lind blog! Today we will be highlighting an incredible 1923 group photo by C. B. Wand of the Le Wan Nian Cantonese Opera Troupe featured in our Chung Lind Gallery exhibits. Cantonese opera and music have been an important cultural and social activity for Chinese Canadian communities for over […]
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