This lecture will be given by Judy Lam Maxwell on the subject of Chinatowns in North America.

She runs a company touring Vancouver’s Chinatown, whose goal is to enlighten its clients about the Chinatown’s segregated past from the rest of the city, its dynamic and cutting-edge present, and what might be in store for its future. They also focus on taking participants into various unique cultural and modern businesses to bring attention to their value, products, and function in the community.

The Speaker

Judy Lam Maxwell specializes in Chinatowns around the world, the history of the Chinese in Canada, and the Chinese Diaspora. Judy is third-generation European Canadian on her dad’s side and first-generation Chinese Canadian on her mother’s side. She has deep roots in the foundation of the city of Vancouver.

She completed an M.A. in History from the University of British Columbia, and a Certificate through the Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness at UBC’s Faculty of Education. She is currently a board member of numerous organizations in Vancouver’s Chinatown: the Vancouver Chinatown Revitalization Committee, the Chinatown Society Heritage Buildings Association, and the Vancouver Chinatown Heritage Committee. She is also on the board of the Chinese American Forum, and a past board member of the Organization of Chinese Americans and the BC Historical Federation.

Lam Maxwell has given historical lectures worldwide, and her essays have been published in B.C. History, The Chinese American Forum, The Journal of Australian Canadian Studies, STAND TO! Journal of the Western Front Association, and Chefoo magazine.

Time: Saturday 23 october 2021 10:00am – 11:00am Hong Kong Time

Venue: Online on Zoom

Admission: No charge for Zoom

Booking: Please email membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk in advance to register your attendance