Light Up Chinatown! 2024: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Community

​August and summer are coming to an end, and it was such a fantastic month for us at Choice Communication!

Over the past weekend, Vancouver's Chinatown was filled with vibrant celebrations, community spirit, and delicious food during the fourth annual Light Up Chinatown! Festival. Thanks to the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation for bringing us this fantastic event!

​From the get-go, you could feel the pride and tradition in the air. The kick-off event on Columbia Street was bursting with excitement, featuring speeches from MP Hedy Fry, BC Premier David Eby, and Vancouver Deputy Mayor Sarah Kirby-Yung. Their words set the stage for "Light Up" Chinatown, a festival that felt like a huge, welcoming community gathering. The lion dance that followed wasn't just a performance — it was a special blessing for everyone there, a way of saying, "Let's all come together and celebrate our community!"

Walking around the festival, the streets were bursting with a mix of old and new. People were excited about the unique street food made by ten of Vancouver's best chefs. The different flavors served in the lively Hawkers Lane and food collaboration were a tasty reminder of Chinatown's history. You could see everyone was enjoying every bite, sharing smiles and stories over the food.

Light Up Chinatown! was more than just a food event. It was a celebration of culture that makes this community unique. The traditional lion dances, martial arts, cultural dances, and live music brought people together in a joyous atmosphere, making everyone feel like they were part of something special. We had a great time at the festival and feel thrilled to be a part of it!

Light Up Chinatown! 2024 wasn't just an event — it was a celebration of community, togetherness, and rich culture that makes this neighborhood shine. We're looking forward to what next year will bring, stay tuned!​