Light Up Chinatown is a free two- day community celebration from September 10 to 11, 2022. Events will be taking place at 500 Columbia Street and neighbouring streets in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Activities will take place from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on the 10th and from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the 11th.
Saturday September 10th Schedule
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Chris GaiIus, Global BC & Karen So, OMNI TV (MC’s), The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and VIP guests, with Hon Hsing Athletic Club and Goh Ballet
12:45PM – 1:15 PM
Goldenpearl Ensemble
Traditional Chinese music performance.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
St. James Music Academy
Performance by children.
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Now or Never
Hip-Hop/breakdancing crew.
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Fistful of Kicks
All-Asian improv comedy group.
5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Niña Mendoza & Hustle at RS
Hustle dancers and Niña Mendoza.
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Madison Reunion Band
Local band.
8:15 PM – 9:00 PM
DJ Kubanito
Latin music.
Sunday September 11th Schedule
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
The Backporch Serenaders
Vancouver-based quartet.
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Lorita Leung Dance Academy
A showcase of different Chinese dance styles.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Ken and Ken
Maestro Kenneth Hsieh performing with violinist Ken Lin.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Vancouver Cantonese Opera
Performance from well respected Rosa Cheng from the balcony of a historic heritage building (Chinese Benevolent Association, 108 East Pender Street).
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Herbert & Friends
Pianist Herbert and his musical friends.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Marie Hui
Singer Marie Hui will close the festival.
