VCCFA Dinner and Presentation, Sunday April 26, 2026 at Toishan Kitchen. Beauty of Mending, Kintsugi and Beyond by Dr. Heng Wu.
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Come join us for a dinner and presentation about Beauty of Mending, Kintsugi and Beyond on Sunday April 26, 2026 at the Toishan Kitchen. Date: Sunday April 26, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - Dinner, 7:00 pm - Presentation Restaurant: Toishan Kitchen Location: 306 Burnside Rd W #103, Victoria, BC V8Z 1M1 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FwZSXkEZvyVjuNfQA Please RESERVE and payment methods described below. (scroll down) Please note below that Carol is now taking the reservations (not Barry) Presenter: Dr. Heng Wu, Curator of Asia Art Presentation Topic: Beauty of Mending, Kintsugi and Beyond Abstract: Beauty of Mending features Kintsugi, a traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with lacquer and gold. Showcasing intricately restored pieces by Kintsugi artist Naoko Fukumaru, you are invited to witness the transformation of cracked or flawed items into exquisite works of art. The artistry of mending not only highlights the beauty of imperfection but also encourages reflection on resilience and acceptance. Complimenting these works will be selected pieces from the AGGV Collection, such as ice-crackle patterned porcelains, and paintings with “accidental” strokes that celebrate this philosophy. Join us in exploring how imperfection can reveal unexpected beauty and profound meaning. https://aggv.ca/exhibits/archive/beauty-of-mending/  Biography: Dr. Heng Wu is the Curator of Asian Art at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), where she oversees one of Canada’s most significant collections of Asian art. Prior to joining the AGGV, she worked at the Nanjing Museum, one of China’s leading cultural institutions, specializing in the development of international travelling exhibitions. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Bergen, Norway. Her research interests include museum and society, museum communication, exhibition storytelling, and the interpretation, presentation, and representation of Asian collections in a global context. She has published extensively in both English and Chinese and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and forums. Recent exhibitions she has curated include Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, Crossing: Art, Heritage, and Personal Journeys, and the permanent gallery of Asian art at the AGGV. Menu: 1. Lettuce Wraps (Beef) 2. Mandarin Pork Chops 3. Kung Pao Chicken (Spicy) 4. Spicy Green Beans with Minced Beef 5. Braised Tofu with Vegetables 6. Stir Fried Gai Lan with Garlic 7. Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce (spicy) 8. Seafood Chow Mein (Crispy) 9. Salt & Pepper Prawns (Spicy) 10. Mushroom Fried Rice 11. White rice & sesame balls Dinner Price (includes tax & tip) and Membership $30 for members and students $40 for non-members for the dinner, please invite your families, friends and neighbours. Annual Membership Fees Single: $20 Family: $40 (applies only to those residing in the same home) Reserve and Payment Methods Steps to reserve a seat and payment.
Please reserve and pay for your seat for the dinner. Payment without reservation or reservation without payment does not guarantee a seat. Please reserve your seat early, as there is often a waitlist. RSVP by Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Reserve Contact: Carol Charlebois at 250-882-5820 or charlebois721@gmail.com. Preferred method is email. Wait for Confirmation Payment Methods Cash, cheque, or e-transfer. (Preferred method is e-transfer). E-transfer to VictoriaCanadaChinaFriendship@gmail.com. please include the dinner date in the memo. If you are paying for a membership as well, please make it a separate e-transfer with the word membership in the memo. Make cheque out to Victoria Canada-China Friendship Association. Please do not use abbreviations on cheques. Please note: over payments will be applied as a credit to future events. No refunds. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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