"Hot+Noisy" Chinatown Mahjong Social

Vancouver’s Chinatown Memorial Plaza is an important heritage site commemorating the contributions of early Chinese settlers. Since 2015, the Chinatown Mahjong Social has been held here, strengthening the relationship between people and place through “hot+noisy” games play. Antics focus on learning and sharing cultural encounters with the area’s Chinese seniors. A seat at the mahjong table awaits you!

“Hot+noisy” is a literal translation of the Chinese phrase 熱鬧 [Canto: yeet naau; Mando: re nao] used to describe the liveliness of an atmosphere. We continue to host the Chinatown Mahjong Social to bring the “hot+noisy” back to the area’s streets and public spaces.

With gratitude for the ongoing support of VIVA Vancouver and EasyPark.

Visit our Facebook page for photos and albums over the years. Best pics probably by Jonathan Desmond Photography.

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Poster by Bagua Art Association 八卦艺术家

2018 Summer series (June to Sept)

Celebrating our third summer occupying and holding down Chinatown Memorial Square for community!

Special collabs include Portrait Day for Seniors with Chinatown Pretty (San Francisco), with Family Portraits by Kayla Isomura. Part of Chinatown Summer Events.

pics - jul 21 - chinatown pretty portraits

pics - aug 4 - toisan musicians