Engaging Evenings: In Search of Gold Mountain
Date: Feb 6
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Lecture
"Gold Mountain" is the term used by Chinese-Canadians and the people of China to refer to North America. It was first used in the 19th Century to describe the potential wealth in North America from mining gold, and various other business ventures. Between 1906 to 1949, the Dominion of Newfoundland imposed a discriminatory immigration policy (the NL Chinese Head Tax). During that time period, over 400 Chinese men made the journey to the Dominion of Newfoundland from Kwangtung province during the early half of the last century. Gordon Jin's father, uncle and many other Chinese men paid a $300 head tax upon entry to the Dominion of Newfoundland, then endured many hardships as they struggled to make this their first home in this country. Gordon Jin will share one such story of his family's struggle during this time period and beyond.
Events & Programs
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.