Featured Workshops
Vancouver Chinese Instrumental Music Society
A free workshop on the history and future of Chinese music is shared every year during Asian Heritage Month by volunteers from the Vancouver Instrumental Music Society and members of the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble.
Come join the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble for a magical musical adventure!
Whether you're a kid or just young at heart, this is your chance to explore the wonderful world of traditional Chinese instruments! Meet the masters of the:
🎻 Erhu (Chinese violin) - Jirong Huang
🎼 Guzheng (Chinese zither) - Sarah Tan
🎵 Pipa (Chinese lute) - Ling Yang
🎶 Sheng (Chinese pipe organ) - Zhongxi Wu
🎺 Suona (Chinese horn) - Zhongxi Wu
You’ll get to listen, learn, and even try playing these amazing instruments yourself! Don’t miss this fun and hands-on musical journey
Hear the Chinese instruments speak to animals and imitate the human voice. Our special host, Ginalina—a talented singer, musician, and composer—will guide you through the fun, introduce the amazing musicians, and even perform some magical tunes!
Ginalina’s music and written books have been featured on CBC, CBC Kids, Canadian Geographic, Radio Canada, Cabin Radio, and BC Kids’ Knowledge Network. Her multiple albums, which focus on nature, community, and timeless themes of love and kindness, have received 3 Juno nominations and 2 Western Canadian Music Awards in recent years.
Discover Chinese Instruments
Getting to know Chinese Folk Musical Instruments: Embarking on this cross-cultural journey with Ginalina and friends to celebrate the beauty of Canada’s diversity. This workshop is free for kids under 17 and will be presented at the Chinatown Storytelling Center. June 15, 11-1pm. Sign up for a spot.
To volunteer and get involved, reach out to us.