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This is the fascinating and complex story of the Chinese-Canadian
community in New Westminster, British Columbia, told in text and
photographs that relate a range of individual experiences and
stories. Yi Fao is the city's Chinese name; it means 'second port,
' a reference to New West's place as the second port of entry to
British Columbia after Victoria. The book documents the history of
Yi Fao and preserves and celebrates the voices and personalities of
the Chinese immigrants who contributed so much to the city's
development, focusing on four key families of settlers: Law, Lee,
Quan and Shiu. In each family's story, children, siblings,
grandchildren, grandparents and in-laws recount their memories of
life in New Westminster. While the historical narrative helps place
the stories in a broader context, the personal reminiscences offer
a history not just of facts and dates, but of personal experiences
and emotions. This intimate glimpse into daily life and the city's
old Chinatown is compelling and poignant, revealing a story of
struggle, adventure and achievement.
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