The Youth Collaborative for Chinatown is bringing back Hot & Noisy for a special BC Heritage Week edition at the Wongs’ Benevolent Association (123A East Pender Street) this Saturday, February 22 from 2:00-5:00pm. Celebrate “pastimes in past times” with free play/teach/learn mahjong in the historic Wongs’ Benevolent Association building, built in 1910.
When: Saturday, February 22 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Wongs’ Benevolent Association Building (123A East Pender Street)
Cost: Free!
Things to bring:
- your own poh poh/gung gung (or ngin ngin/maa4 maa4/naai4 naai2/ je4 je2)
COVID Safety Information
For the health and safety of all our community members (especially seniors, disabled and immunocompromised folks), we recommend that attendees wear facemasks (preferably KN95, KF94 or N95).
Accessibility Information
Transit: Chinatown is accessible by transit via skytrain. The closest skytrain station is Stadium-Chinatown, which is a 10 minute walk from the Wongs’ Benevolent Association.
Parking: There is street parking in Chinatown. The nearest lots are located at Chinatown Plaza and International Village mall.
Seating: Limited seating (chairs & stools without backrests) will be provided.
Bathrooms: There are gendered bathrooms at the venue.
Venue Accessibility: The event will take place in the Wongs’ Benevolent Association, which is located in the upper floors of the century-old heritage building. The building has no elevator, and attendees will need to walk up a set of steep/narrow stairs.
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