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Thanks, skyxx, it would be nice if RS members, who's family have been here for many generations, took the time to talk to their parents/grandparents about their experiences living here in Greater Vancouver and share those stories here.
My father never said much about the past before he passed away, but then again, I never bugged him about it. I'm sure he had many stories of how life was like back in his day - whether it be about the Chinatown Riots, racism, police conduct towards immigrants, the war days, trying to fit in, etc.
As mentioned by others, personal experiences tell much more than just the plain facts you read in the papers or see in the news reels.
EDIT: any history/accounts from the South Asian community would be nice - 49th and Main didn't happen overnight.
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