RIOT FOOD HERE | Vancouver

In commemoration of the 117th anniversary of the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver, artist and author Henry Tsang will be reviving his RIOT FOOD HERE pop-up food art project. Chef Karima Chellouf will be interpreting the original menu by Chef Kris Barnholden that reflects five cuisines of the people in the area at the time of the riot: European, Chinese, Japanese, Indigenous and Punjabi.

RIOT FOOD HERE was installed in 4 locations over 4 weekends in May and June 2018. These sites track the route taken by the Asiatic Exclusion League’s parade and demonstration demanding a White Canada, inciting a mob that attacked Chinatown and Powell Street for the following two days. The project launched with a walking tour led by Michael Barnholden, author of Reading the Riot Act: A Brief History of Riots in Vancouver, which inspired Henry to create 360 Riot Walk, a 360 video walking tour of the 1907 riots, which in turn further developed and expanded into the recently released book, WHITE RIOT: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver (Arsenal Pulp Press).

Henry will reflect on his motivations and experiences in creating and presenting RIOT FOOD HERE, as well as 360 Riot Walk and White Riot, accompanied by the food offerings.

Original Menu*:
・ Candied salmon with pickled spruce tips
・ Sweet corn congee with BBQ pork
・ Lentil daal with naan
・ Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, with horseradish
・ Sweet red bean mochi
*Subject to this year’s chef’s flourishes. If you require vegetarian or vegan alternatives, please email programs@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca by Friday, August 30th 12 P.M.

RIOT FOOD HERE stimulates dialogue and awareness of this historic event as a way to reflect upon the ongoing struggle since colonial times about who has the right to live and eat here. Join us for a taste of the times and lively conversation.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Location: Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St)

• Time: 6:00-8:30 P.M.

• Cost: $50/annual pass holder; $55/general admission visitor
  *GST not included

• Register: Registration link here
  

WHITE RIOT: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots will be available for sale and signing by the author.

Interested in learning more about the 1907 Anti-Asian Race Riots in Vancouver? Join the Powell Street Festival for the last 360 Riot Walk of 2024 on Sunday, September 8 at 11:30 A.M.! To learn more about this interactive walking tour and book tickets, please visit the event page here.

This tour is hosted by the Powell Street Festival in partnership with the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Chinese Canadian Museum.