As an Asian immigrant, I’ve always wanted to connect with my neighbors in a casual, friendly way. After spending a few years here in Richmond, BC, Canada, I’ve been blessed to meet both Asian and non-Asian neighbors, and I can truly feel how strong the community spirit is in this city.
Thanks to the support of the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program, I now have a chance to pay it forward by organizing a one-of-a-kind community event: Cooking for Connections – Recipe of Life. It’s all about bringing people together through food, stories, and friendship.
✨ Our gathering includes:
- Recipe sharing
- Guided English conversation with prompts if needed
- Immigrant storytelling
- Shared meal and discussion
💡 Two Ways to Join!
👩🍳 1. Be our Asian Homecook Chef (10 spots available)
If you’re an Asian immigrant (East, South, West, or North Asia) who wants to:
- Meet new friends in Richmond
- Practice English if it’s not your first language
- Share a home-cooked dish you’re proud of (there will be a subsidy of $15 to cover your food cost)
…register as one of our Homecook Chefs. Many of us would love to learn your recipe too!
🍴 2. Be a Guest (10 spots available)
If you’re a non-Asian Richmondite who:
- Loves to try delicious Asian home-cooked food
- Wants to connect with immigrant neighbors
- Would like to share your favorite Richmond spots and stories
…sign up as one of our Guests.
🌏 Why join?
- Build friendships across cultures
- Taste and learn new recipes
- Share stories that bring us closer
- Strengthen Richmond’s community spirit
📍 Where & When:
📍 Where: Cambie Community Centre – 12800 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC.
📅 When: 2025 Oct 11 (Sat) 12:30pm to 1:30pm
👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/zn6DHngKcziaGVP3A
💬 Bring a dish, bring a story, bring your heart — together, let’s celebrate the richness of culture and community and build our Recipe of Life.
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