EVENT - Memories of Chinatown, 13-14 October 2009 [25.09.2009]
Memories of Chinatown
13 October 2009 – 14 October 2009 (Doors Open 10:00 AM)
Travel back through time when various aspects of life in Chinatown are described by speakers who lived in, worked in or were regular visitors to this part of Sydney. Please note that content may differ between the two talks. Supported by the Chinese Heritage Association Australia.
English Speakers:
Sally Pang - her family and their Chinese restaurant, 1950s - 1970s
Allen Yip - growing up in Chinatown, 1940s
Daphne Lowe - Chinese organisations including her clan association premises in Dixon Street built in 1917
Chinese Speakers:
Angeline Oyang OAM - advocating for services to the Chinese community in the 1970s
Yick Chong Louie MBE - Chinese grocery shopkeeper in Dixon Street, 1950s - 1970s
Arthur Gar-Lock Chang - Community leader since 1930s
Tuesday 13 October (English)
Wednesday 14 October (Cantonese and Mandarin)
10:30 am - 11:30am
Haymarket Library
Telephone: 8019 6477
Free event - Bookings essential
Venue
Haymarket Library
744 George Street
Sydney 2000
Phone: 02 9265 9977
Fax: 02 9265 9979
