Edmonton Chinatown Stories

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Short stories and remembrances of Edmonton's Chinatown. This series was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

  1. 09/12/2019

    Jessica Mah on the Mah Society's early days as a boarding house

    The Mah Society's Jessica Mah talks about the surprising early days of the organization, and how it's changed over the years. Interview and editing by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips. This documentary was produced as part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    4 min
  2. Patrick Tso on the competition that brought him to the Edmonton Chinese Computer Society

    09/12/2019

    Patrick Tso on the competition that brought him to the Edmonton Chinese Computer Society

    President of the Edmonton Chinese Computer Society Patrick Tso discusses his first experience with the society: a Chinese character typing competition. Patrick was intrigued by a tablet, which allowed contestants to handwrite Chinese characters and transmit them to a computer. Interview and editing by Brandi Kueber. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    3 min
  3. Ching Tse on incorporating Chinese roof tiles in Chinatown

    09/12/2019

    Ching Tse on incorporating Chinese roof tiles in Chinatown

    Retired architect Ching Tse is responsible for designing many buildings in Edmonton's Chinatown. He discusses his intention to inject traditional Chinese architecture into his designs. One of the ways Ching achieved this aesthetic was through the use of Chinese roof tiles. He talks about the significance of the roof and its colour, and recalls the struggles he encountered along the way. Interview and editing by Brandi Kueber. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八. Photo of the Edmonton Chinese Seniors Lodge by Ching Tse.

    4 min
  4. Marty Chan on his hybrid wedding

    09/12/2019

    Marty Chan on his hybrid wedding

    When local playwright Marty Chan married his wife Michelle, they decided to pay tribute to their heritage. Marty’s parents choose their favourite Chinatown restaurant to host the Chinese wedding banquet. He talks about one dish in particular that he remembers. Interview and editing by Brandi Kueber. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    3 min

  5. 09/12/2019

    Maria Wong on burger places with friendly faces

    Maria Wong has lived in Edmonton since 1977. She remembers visiting a burger restaurant owned by a Korean couple. Maria was drawn to the friendliness of the owners, their son, and the delicious seasoning salt. Interview and editing by Brandi Kueber. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    3 min

  6. 09/12/2019

    Tin Yip on The Two-Way Street

    Tin Yip speaks about his integration into Canadian society. Tin explains how both learning and playing Canadian sports when he first arrived were essential in his smooth integration into society. He also talks about the importance of cultural exchange and how racial discrimination is a two-way street, requiring both sides to meet in the middle with understanding. Interview and editing by Rachel Meldrum. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    3 min

  7. 09/12/2019

    Tin Yip on Chinatown Vibes and the Gate

    Tin Yip talks about the history and importance of the Harbin Gate in Edmonton's Chinatown, and about how it has been temporarily removed for construction of an LRT. Interview and editing by Rachel Meldrum. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    3 min

  8. 09/12/2019

    Marty Chan on Dim Sum, Haw-Flakes, and Old Master Q

    In this piece, playwright Marty Chan shares a couple of childhood memories of Edmonton's Chinatown along Jasper avenue. He talks about the trip to Chinatown that his family frequently made for groceries and Dim Sum. Marty also shares memories of a nearby store where he found his favorite Chinese treat, Haw-flakes and the Chinese comic "Old Master Q." Interview and editing by Rachel Meldrum. This documentary was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

    4 min
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Short stories and remembrances of Edmonton's Chinatown. This series was produced as part of a Community Service Learning project at the University of Alberta. It is part of a multimedia project capturing the history of Edmonton's Chinatown, called Figure 一，二，三，六，八.

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