José-Louis Jacome’s account of finding his roots tells more than a personal story: it bears witness to the beginnings of Azorean immigration to Montréal.
José-Louis Jacome, a Montrealer from the Azores, was researching his family history when a decisive encounter gave his project in a whole new dimension.
A musician by night and an activist by day, Janet Lumb brims with energy. With sparkling eyes, she builds bridges between communities to encourage intercultural and intergenerational exchange.
As a “1.5 generation” immigrant, Shu De He grew up straddling two cultures.
Ju Ming Zhou and Hui Qing Liang came to Montréal in 1993. Twelve years later, they carried on the family tradition by opening a bakery specializing in Guangzhou pastries.
For more than a decade, Annie Cheung, Brenda Kwan, and Carol Cheung, known as the ABC trio, have been working together as volunteers to make a difference in the Chinese community.
Qi Tang is the young owner of Chez Chili. With determination and entrepreneurial
spirit, he has given an old restaurant a new shine—and exciting prospects for
the future.
As the keeper of Chinatown’s collective memory, Timothy Chiu Man Chan remains an invaluable source of knowledge and a symbol of resilience.
Andong Wang explores the ways in which drawing and painting can serve as vectors for expression. Built up through vigorous brushwork and subtle lines, his works combine analytic rigor and intuition, reflecting a rich inner world.
Few culinary experiences can match the eclectic offerings and rapid service of a cha chaan teng (茶餐廳, “tea restaurant”).