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Dialogue avec le Quartier Chinois

Coordinator: Josée Lefebvre, MEM – Montreal Memories Center
Project Support: Joanna Chang, Chinese Family Service of Greater Montreal
Curator and Artistic Director: Parker Mah
Photographer: Jennifer Li
Writer and Interviewer: Yang Shi
Researcher and Writer: Diamond Yao
Chinese Translator: Wai Yin Kwok
Simplified Chinese Translation: Serena Xiong
Simplified Chinese Proofreader: Philippe Liu
French Proofreader: Hermine Ortega
Historical Reviewer: Timothy Chan
Exhibition Designer: Diane Bernier Design
Graphic Designer: Raphaël-Lune Duquet-Cormier



Participants: Timothy Chan, Annie Lai Mee Cheung, Carol Yun Ling Cheung, Webster Galman, Shu De He, Edmund Chun Tin Ku, Eric Chun Wan Ku, Brenda Oi Yin Kwan, Hui Qing Liang, Janet Sui Jing Lumb, Qi Tang, Andong Wang, Ju Ming Zhou The exhibition Dialogue with the Sino-Montreal Community was conceived during the pandemic, a time marked by the height of anti-Asian racism and the widespread closure of Chinatown. In this challenging context, I sought to amplify the voices of those who have profoundly shaped the culture and legacy of this vibrant community. Over the course of two weeks, I found and interviewed 13 remarkable individuals, including restaurant owners, volunteers, artists, chefs, and an unofficial historian who came to Canada as a "paper son." Each story reflects resilience, creativity, and an enduring connection to the community's heritage, offering a powerful reminder of Chinatown's significance and the strength of its people.

Organized by MEM – Montreal Memories Center in collaboration with the Chinese Family Service of Greater Montreal, this exhibition is part of the Dialogue with Chinatown initiative led by the City of Montreal.

Fun fact: MEM has established a museum in the heart of downtown Montreal, where visitors can explore the entire exhibition in a dynamic digital format.


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