Born and raised in Calgary, Nhi’s parents were Vietnamese refugees who had lived in Chinatown when they first immigrated to Calgary. In 2020, Nhi and her partner Tanner opened up the first Vietnamese cocktail bar in Calgary’s Chinatown on the same street where her parents once lived. As the newest members of the community, they will speak on how they had overcome challenges of opening a bar during the COVID-19 pandemic, their future goals and ideals for the community, and what they believe will be the transition to the “new normal” for Calgary’s Chinatown, post-pandemic.

Su Ying Strang is a Chinese American artist and cultural worker that was based in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. Originally hailing from the Southern United States, Strang relocated to Canada in 2006 to pursue her education at the Alberta College of Art + Design (now AUArts). She was the Director of The New Gallery, an artist-run, non-profit centre for contemporary art located in Calgary's Chinatown, and will speak about redefining the organization's role in being a good neighbour and active participant in today’s community, and how they have adapted through various art-based initiatives.

Raymond Lau is the oldest of three brothers born and raised in Calgary. In 1977, his parents opened the doors to Golden Inn - a Cantonese restaurant known for its delicious dishes and late night hours of operation. Following the devastating flood of 2013, Raymond and his brothers chose to rebuild the restaurant and continue their family's legacy. As someone who grew up in Chinatown, he will speak about the intergenerational relationships of the community that has formed over the decades, and how the community has evolved and adapted in the past to overcome challenges.