VCCFA dinner and presentation Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Join us for dinner and presentation by Roger Mah Poy about China in World War . Dinner and presentation are at the Tropical Island restaurant on Shelbourne at 6 pm and presentation at 7.
Event: Victoria Canada-China Friendship Association Dinner Meeting
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Restaurant: The Tropical Island Restaurant
Location: #1 - 3690 Shelbourne St.
Time: 6:00 PM – Dinner | 7:00 PM – Presentation
Presentation Topic: China in World War I
Presenter: Roger Mah Poy
My fascination with history and my late sister's interest in the book by Harry Livingston, Forgotten Men: Canadians and the Chinese Labour Corps, lead to my interest in this time period and theme. Approximately 40,000 Chinese men were shipped across Canada in a sealed train as they were recruited by British, French and Russians to provide labour support for the war effort.
What was the motivation for China as country and individual men to sign up for such a daring endeavour? What happened to them? How was history impacted?
Subsequently I read Janie Chang's book Porcelain Moon, a fictional account of a love affair between a French woman and Chinese man...so I found an actual love affair to share...
Come and find out more!
Biography:
Roger Mah Poy was born in Ponoka, Alberta, the son of Glen Mah Poy and Toy Win Chun. His family was featured as part of the 'Mavericks' exhibit at the Glenbow Museum, Calgary.
Roger is a graduate of the University of Alberta in Science and Education. He taught school in a variety of sectors both private and public, overseas in Botswana and in First Nations school settings. He is involvemented in refugee sponsorship, literacy (past SSI Literacy Board Member), and other social justice (BIPOC), (Pride), and environmental concerns (Old Growth Protection).
While living and raising a family in Canmore, Alberta, Roger was part of a community action in changing Chinaman's Peak to Ha Ling in Canmore, Alberta, in 1997. He was featured in a CBC documentary about this topic. He is currently involved in a speaker series called Getting to Know Our Neighbours on Salt Spring Island.
Tropical Island Restaurant Menu:
Appetizer – Spring RollsEntrees-
Kam Heung Beef
Lemon Grass Chicken
Sweet & Sour Fish
Mixed Vegetables on Crispy Egg Noodles
Malaysian Fried Rice
Steamed Rice
Green Beans with Garlic Sauce
Tofu with Red Curry
Dessert - Mango Pudding
Please arrive at the restaurant by 5:45 PM. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM. The talk begins at 7:00 PM.
$25 for members and students, and $35 for non-members.
Annual memberships for 2024-25 were due starting September 1, 2024.
In order to receive the $25 member dinner price, please also include your membership fees if not paid already, or the $35 non-member price applies.
Annual Membership Fees:
Single: $15
Family: $20 (applies only to those residing in the same home)
As of Sept. 2024, new members will receive a membership card when you pay your annual fees.
This is your permanent card. Please hold onto your card as a renewal sticker will be added to the back of it each year following payment of membership fee.
RSVP Contact:
Please reserve your seat at the dinner. Payment without a reservation does not guarantee that you will have a seat.
Reserve by contacting Carol Charlebois at charlebois721@gmail.com or phone 250-882-5820.
Please reserve your seat early, as there is often a waitlist
RSVP by Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Payment Methods:Cash, cheque, or e-transfer to victoriacanadachinafriendship@gmail.com.
Please avoid using abbreviations on cheques. We will pick up cash or cheques.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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