VCCFA semi-AGM, Dinner and Presentation Sunday October 25, 2026 - Tropical Island Restaurant
Semi AGM, Dinner and Presentation
Sunday October 25, 2026
Semi AGM 5:15 pm,
dinner 6 pm, presentation 7 pm at
Tropical Island Restaurant
We are starting a NEW membership period starting Sept 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.
Our new membership fee ($20 single, $40 family) is now due. Details below.
This is also our club’s Semi annual general meeting.
Date: Sunday October 25, 2026
Semi AGM: 5:15 pm (ticket not required)
Dinner and Presentation Time: 6 pm dinner, 7 pm presentation
Where: 3690 Shelbourne St, Victoria, BC V8P 4H2
Please RESERVE and payment methods described below. (scroll down)
Please note below that a webform is now used to reserve seats.
To reserve, fill out the NEW form: VCCFA Dinner Reserve a Spot Form.
Also, a few dinners ago people asked if there were any trips to China planned. This is not an official club trip but one of our club members, Geni Tse, is a travel agent and is preparing at trip in Sept 2027 base on your requests.
If you are interested Please Contact: Eugenia (Geni) Tse etse@expediacruises.com
Presentation Presentation |
Presenter: Lori Wong Presentation Topic: Lori’s book: Ellie Awakens the Spirits of Tam Kung Temple and update on the Tam Kung Temple Abstract: Tam Kung Temple Active since the 1880s, the Yen Wo Society, was formally established in1905 by the Chinese Hakka community in Victoria, BC. The Society is the custodian of Tam Kung Temple, responsible for its preservation and maintenance. Tam Kung Temple (1876) initially began as a roadside shrine in the 1860s, and moved to its present location on the fourth floor of the Yen Wo Society Building (1912), located in Victoria Chinatown. The history of Tam Kung Temple is also a narrative about early Chinese migration to Canada. The temple provided a safe space for the Chinese community to practice their traditions, maintain their unique cultural identity, and gather to speak freely about their concerns within the Chinese community. It was a spiritual haven for many individuals who sought solace during the early years of racial discrimination. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada, it is a cultural landmark and has served the local community for over a century. |
Ellie Awakens the Spirits of Tam Kung Temple
To further its outreach and promote cultural awareness, the Yen Wo Society recently published a children’s book, Ellie Awakens the Spirits of Tam Kung Temple, co-written by Lori Wong and Ashton Louie. The children’s book project was funded and supported by the Government of Canada and the Yen Wo Society, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Tam Kung Temple (1876-2026). It is a story of migration, resilience, and community. A story of hope, love, and belonging.
Biography:
Lori Wong is a retired educator (MEd UBC), researcher, temple and family historian based in North Vancouver. She brings a heartfelt connection to her Chinese cultural heritage through her volunteer work with the Yen Wo (Hakka) Society, the custodian of Tam Kung Temple, and her recently published children’s book, Ellie Awakens the Spirits of Tam Kung Temple.
Born and raised in Victoria, BC, Lori grew up with stories and traditions that shaped her appreciation for her family’s contribution to the Chinese-Canadian community. As the great-granddaughter of Ngai Sze, one of the founders of Tam Kung Temple (1876), she honours her family’s legacy by weaving personal memories and historical knowledge into engaging narratives, preserving the lore and history of Tam Kung Temple for future generations.
Dinner MenuDinner Menu |
Menu: Appetizer Spring Roll Main Chicken Vegetable Delight Lemon grass chicken Tropical Beef Seasonal vegetables Red curry tofu House fried rice Vegetable egg noodle Dessert Mango pudding |
Dinner Price and MembershipDinner Price and Membership |
Dinner Price (includes tax & tip) The restaurant prices have gone up, so we had to increase the dinner price. $35 for members and students $45 for non-members for the dinner, please invite your families, friends and neighbours.
Annual Membership Fees This is also a NEW membership period starting Sept 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. To receive the member dinner price above, membership fee must be paid first. Please make the membership fee payment separate from the dinner payment to help with our accounting. Single: $20 Family: $40 (applies only to those residing in the same home) |
Reserve and Payment MethodsReserve and Payment Methods |
Steps to reserve a seat and payment. We have simplified the reservation steps to 2 steps.
Please reserve and pay for your seat for the dinner. Please reserve your seat early, sometimes there is a waitlist. RSVP by Thursday Oct 22, 2026.
Reserve To reserve seats, fill out the NEW form: VCCFA Dinner Reserve a Spot Form. If you have any questions or concerns about the form, please email Grant at vccfa.comms@gmail.com .
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. To pay your membership fee, please make it a separate e-transfer with the word membership in the memo. It helps with our accounting to separate the payments. Thanks 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. We look forward to seeing you there! |
We look forward to seeing you there! |
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