BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.2.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@asianokanagan.ca DTSTART:20251026T140000Z DTEND:20251026T163000Z DTSTAMP:20251023T004038Z URL:https://asianokanagan.ca/events/okanagan-chinese-history-project-launc h/ SUMMARY:Okanagan Chinese History Project Launch! DESCRIPTION:\nOkanagan Chinese Canadian History Project Reception\n📣 Let ’s Write the Next Page of History—Together\nAfter sixteen years of ded ication\, we are thrilled to announce that the OCCA\, in collaboration wit h the Canadian Chinese Historical Society of BC (CCHSBC) and the Kelowna M useums Society (KMS)\, has seen the "Okanagan Chinese Canadian History Pro ject" included in the national collection of Library and Archives Canada.\ n \;\nHistory is not only the past—it is also our present. We warmly invite you to join us by:\n      ●  Sharing photos and stories from your family albums\n      ●  Telling your personal experiences and reflections\nTogether\, let’s preserve your precious memories in the off icial history of the Okanagan.\n \;\nJoin us at the reception to honor the past\, connect with one another\, and look toward the future.\n🌸 E vent Details\n      ●  Theme: Okanagan Chinese Canadian History Proj ect Launch Reception\n      ●  Date: Sunday\, October 26\, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM\n      ●  Location: Laurel Packinghouse (1304 Ellis St\, Kelowna)\n \;\n🌟 Event Highlights\n      ●  Free Entry\n      ●  Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones\n      ●  L earn about the vision and plans for the Okanagan Chinese Canadian History Project\n      ●  Experience traditional Chinese culture\n☕ Tea\, light snacks\, and refreshments will be served\, prize draw open to all at tendees.\n \;\n📝 Register Now\n✅ Scan the QR code on the poster o r click the EventBrite link below to register for free:\nYour presence wil l make this community milestone even more meaningful. We look forward to c elebrating with you!\n \;\n🗓 Save the Date: Oral History Workshop ( October 25)\nIf you’re interested in sharing personal or family stories\ , join us for an Oral History Workshop on the previous day:\nSaturday\, Oc tober 25\n \;\nTo participate\, please fill out the participant survey so we can learn more about you:\nFor any questions about this event\, ple ase feel free to contact us at heritage@occabc.ca.\nWarm regards\,\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n🌸 奥肯那根华裔历史项目启动招待会\n\n📣 我们邀请您，执笔共写历史下一页\n十六年耕耘，终得回 响，OCCA 与 加拿大华裔历史学会（CCHSBC）以及基洛纳博 物馆协会(KMS) 合作开展的"奥肯那根华裔历史项目"入选加 拿大国家档案（Library and Archives Canada）\n历史不仅是过去 ，更是我们每个人的现在。我们诚挚地邀请您参与：\n• 分享您的家族相册与轶事。\n• 讲述您的个人经历与感 悟。\n让我们共同将您珍贵的记忆，写入奥肯那根的正式 史册。\n\n让我们一起在招待会中，回顾传承，联结情谊 ，展望未来。\n\n🌸 活动详情\n• 主题: 奥肯那根华裔历 史项目启动招待会\n• 时间: 10月26日（星期日）下午 2:00 – 4:30\n• 地点: Laurel Packinghouse (1304 Ellis St\, Kelowna)\n\n 🌟 活动亮点\n\n 免费入场\n \n与老友重逢，与新朋相识 \n\n \n了解“奥肯那根华裔历史项目”的规划与愿景\n\n \n体验传统中华文化\n\n\n☕ 现场将提供茶饮、点心和小 食，并设有 幸运抽奖，所有与会者均可参与。\n\n📝 立 即报名\n✅ 扫描海报二维码，或点击以下链接通过 EventBr ite link免费报名：\n\n您的到来，将为这一社区里程碑增 添独特的意义。我们期待与您共庆！\n\n🗓 延伸活动预 告：口述历史工作坊（10月25日）\n如果您希望分享个人 或家庭故事，欢迎报名参加前一天（10月25日，星期六） 的口述历史工作坊。\n报名请填写参与者问卷来帮助我们 更好了解您：\n\n若您对此活动有任何问题，请随时联系h eritage@occabc.ca 咨询详情\n\n诚挚感谢，\n\n LOCATION:The Laurel Packinghouse\, 1304 Ellis Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 1 Z9\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1304 Ellis Street\, Kelowna \, BC\, V1Y 1Z9\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Laurel Packinghous e:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR