HISTORY 历史
Winnipeg is a city of many cultures, and the Chinese community has always played an integral and significant role. Over the last several decades, as the number of Chinese immigrants increased, so did the need to redevelop Winnipeg’s Chinatown.
In 1981, redevelopment became a reality with the support of all three levels of government through the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative, along with strong support from the Chinese community itself. The Winnipeg Chinatown Development Corporation was established in 1981, and the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre was created in 1983 as part of the overall development project. The Centre is located on the second floor of the Dynasty Building, which features an adjacent garden and pond. The Dynasty Building was completed in 1987.
温尼伯是一座文化多元、兼容并蓄的城市，而华人社区自始至终都在其中发挥着重要而深远的作用。过去几十年里，随着华人移民数量的不断增加，温尼伯中国城的重建需求也日益凸显。
1981年，在联邦、省及市三级政府的鼎力支持，以及华人社区的共同努力下，温尼伯中国城重建项目正式启动。为推进这一重要计划，温城华埠发展协会（Winnipeg Chinatown Development Corporation）于同年成立。随后，作为整体开发项目的重要组成部分，温城中华文化中心于1983年顺势而生，成为温尼伯规模最大、影响力最广的华人组织之一。文化中心位于天朝大厦二楼，毗邻景致优雅的中式花园与池塘。作为老一代华侨倾注多年心血的结晶，文化中心始终与温尼伯社会各界保持紧密联系与合作，成为中国城的精神核心与重要支柱。天朝大厦则于1987年正式落成。
OBJECTIVES 目标
- To promote and advance the awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of Chinese culture within the multicultural mosaic of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Canada.
- To enhance understanding between Chinese and non-Chinese organizations across Manitoba.
- To encourage public awareness and understanding of matters relating to the affairs of the Chinese community.
- To provide facilities for educational, cultural, and recreational purposes.
- 促进和提高对于加拿大曼省多元文化关系的中国文化的认识，了解与欣赏。
- 加强曼尼托巴省各中国和非中国组织之间的了解。
- 鼓励市民认识与中华团体事务有关的事宜。
- 提供教育，文化和娱乐设施。
ROLE 职能
The role of the WCCCC is to provide a platform for cultural understanding and exchange, with the goal of promoting cultural diversity in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The Centre helps facilitate businesses in the Chinatown area and acts as a catalyst for promoting Chinese businesses locally and nationally. The Centre consists of a gymnasium, a fully serviceable kitchen, and a dance studio, which are open to the public for hosting events and classes. The library and museum contain an excellent collection of Chinese books and selected artifacts for people interested in learning about Chinese literature and history. In addition, the Centre offers a variety of classes, ranging from sports to calligraphy to basic computer use for seniors.
The Centre underwent a major renovation in 2024 and now showcases a welcoming environment for all types of socio-recreational activities. It provides a positive platform for community connection by hosting events, including group visits and school field trips to the Centre. In addition, the Centre provides space for competitions, such as basketball tournaments. The Centre also collaborates with other cultural organizations and businesses to hold special recreational activities such as movie nights and entertainment evenings for seniors. All of our activities are volunteer-based, and outstanding volunteers are recognized annually by the Mayor’s Office in Winnipeg at the Chinese New Year Dinner.
温城中华文化中心的职能是提供一个文化理解与交流的平台，旨在推动温尼伯市中心的文化多样性发展。中心不仅协助促进温尼伯中国城的商业繁荣，同时也作为催化剂，推动本地及全国华商事业的进一步发展。中心内设有体育馆、设备完善的厨房以及舞蹈室，均向公众开放，用于举办各类活动及课程。图书馆和博物馆藏有丰富的中文书籍与精选文物，为有意学习中国文学与历史的人士提供宝贵资源。此外，中心还开设多种课程，包括体育、书法，以及面向老年人的基础电脑课程。
2024年，文化中心完成了大规模翻修，为各类社交与文娱活动营造了更加温馨友好的环境。中心举办形式多样的活动，包括团体参观和学校实地考察，为社区提供了积极的文化交流平台。此外，中心也为篮球比赛等竞技活动提供场地，并与其他文化组织及企业合作举办特色活动，如电影之夜及老年人专场娱乐夜。中心的所有活动均由志愿者支持，每年春节晚宴上，温尼伯市长办公室都会对表现突出的志愿者予以表彰。
