Family Discovery: Roger Lee’s Teapots
Date:
May 9, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Location:
Chinese Canadian Museum
[51 E Pender St Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9]
Schedule:
11 A.M. to 3 P.M. – drop-in crafts
12:30 P.M. – kid-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee
1 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (English)
3 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (Mandarin)
Cost:
Museum admission required. Activity is free.
Step into the world of Roger Lee’s Yixing teapots and discover the shapes, symbolism, and artistry within his remarkable collection. Join a short, family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and discover the beauty and cultural significance behind these exquisite teapots.
Pair your teapot tour with a special craft and tea session. Drop in to create a teapot-inspired greeting card—just in time for Mother’s Day, while enjoying Chinese tea. Design a Yixing teapot pop-up card for your mother, 婆婆, 嫲嫲, or another cherished mother figure, complete with a Polaroid self-portrait!
Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience both Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues: Photography 1945–1960s before the exhibitions’ last day on Sunday, May 10th.
Family Discovery
Our monthly Family Discovery programs welcome visitors of all ages!
Turn your museum visit into a memorable experience with our Family Discovery days, with programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection across generations.
Our Family Discovery days often feature a vibrant mix of hands-on art-making, interactive story times, special museum tours, and engaging activities that celebrate Chinese cultural holidays and bring the themes of our current exhibitions to life.
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7月1日相約在博物館
歡迎在今年 7 月 1 日與我們一同慶祝加拿大華人的歷史傳承與文化。活動內容豐富多元，涵蓋圍繞歷史記憶的對話交流、創意手作坊，以及特別音樂表演，非常適合全家大小一同參與！
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親子探索：龍舟共濟
欣賞精彩的故事演出，慶祝龍舟運動及其社群的活力。
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旗袍：從服飾文化探尋華裔加拿大人的身份認同
本場講座將由作家兼策展人 Cheryl Sim 博士主持，帶領觀眾深入探討旗袍長久以來的象徵意義。隨後將由 Modernize Tailors 的東主 Mia Wu 參與問答環節。
