This stamp features the 8 iconic gates found at the entrance of Chinatowns across Canada, including right here in Winnipeg. These wood or stone gates, also known as “paifang” in Mandarin are traditional Chinese architectural symbols that were originally used to separate subdivision in Chinese cities. In Canada today, these gates are often the most visible representation of Chinatown in our cities, symbolic of cooperation between various levels of Canadian and Chinese governments, businesses, and citizens., representing strength, and cultural pride.
这枚邮票展示了加拿大各地唐人街入口处的8座标志性牌坊，其中包括温尼伯的这座。这些木质或石质的牌坊，在国语中称为“牌坊”，是传统中国建筑的象征，最初用于划分中国城市中的不同区域。如今在加拿大，这些牌坊通常是城市中唐人街最显眼的象征，代表着加拿大各级政府与华人社区之间的合作，体现了力量与文化自豪感。
Canada Post released this stamp to celebrate the important role that Chinatown has played in shaping Canadian cities. Each gate has its own design, but all honour the contributions of Chinese Canadians and their enduring heritage.
加拿大邮政发行这枚邮票，是为了庆祝中国城在塑造加拿大城市发展中所扮演的重要角色。每一座牌坊都有其独特的设计，但都在致敬华裔加拿大人的贡献及其延续至今的文化传承。
