Unspoken Stories: A Holding Heritage Screening & Community Event

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Nook - Coworking and Event Space in Richmond | Richmond, BC

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Join us for a special community screening and celebration of Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories!
About this Event

About the Event

Join us for a special community screening and celebration of — a documentary series produced through that explores intergenerational conversations within Chinese-Vietnamese families and the stories of the Boat People journey.

This event also marks the official public launch of , a platform dedicated to preserving cultural stories and bridging generations through conversation, connection, and creativity.


Come hear from the creative team behind Unspoken Stories as they reflect on the most impactful moments from each episode, connect with the local Boat People refugee community, and explore a range of fun, culture-connecting activities throughout the day. (Programming will be accessible in English, Cantonese, and Vietnamese.)



Location & Venue

Nook, in Richmond — just 4 minutes from Aberdeen Centre.
Enjoy free all-day parking, and plenty of space to chat, mingle, and relax.

Featuring food & drinks by food truck!


Event Highlights

Special Screening + Creative Team Panel (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Watch the most moving moments from each episode and hear directly from the creative team — Hollie Ha, Jacky Li, and Julian Fok — as they share stories, lessons, and reflections from bringing these family histories to life.



🌿 Community Activities & Gathering (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Enjoy light, interactive activities inspired by the series:

  • Watch full episodes of Unspoken Stories in our dedicated viewing space
  • Bring your old VHS tapes to get digitized and preserve your family memories
  • Translate personal notes and letters for loved ones
  • Explore connection prompts to spark meaningful conversations
  • Play cultural games — and more!

This is a day to connect, share, and explore at your own pace.
We especially welcome Boat People refugee families and second-generation children to come together and meet others from the same community.



🥢 Snacks & Drinks

Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.



We Can’t Wait to See You!

Whether you’re part of the Boat People community, a second-generation child hoping to connect with your family’s roots, or simply someone who loves stories that shape who we are — this event is for you, and we can't wait to see you. 💛


Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Special Screening & Panel ✨

Info: Watch the most impactful moments from each episode of Unspoken Stories and hear directly from the creative team — Hollie Ha, Jacky Li, and Julian Fok — as they share reflections, lessons, and answer questions about bringing these family stories to life.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Community & Cultural Activities (All Day)

Info: Enjoy light, interactive activities inspired by the series:
- Watch full episodes of Unspoken Stories in our dedicated viewing space
- Bring your old VHS tapes to get digitized and preserve your family memories
- Translate personal notes and letters for loved ones
- Explore connection prompts to spark meaningful conversations
- Play cultural games — and more!


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Nook - Coworking and Event Space in Richmond, 8711 Alexandra Road, Richmond, Canada

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