360 Riot Walk is an interactive walking tour by artist Henry Tsang that utilizes 360° video technology to tell the story of the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver. It traces the history and route of the mob that attacked the Chinese Canadian and Japanese Canadian communities following the demonstration and parade organized by the Asiatic Exclusion League in Vancouver. Participants are brought into the social and political environment of the time where racialized communities were targeted through legislation as well as physical acts of exclusion and violence.

The soundtrack is available in the four languages of the local residents of the period: English, Cantonese, Japanese and Punjabi.

Sterilized tablets with the tour app will be provided along with headphones.

Allocate approximately 3 hours for the whole experience.

A maximum of 10 participants are allowed per tour.

Please meet staff at Vancouver Japanese Language School-Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6) at 11:30AM..

If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, please email miki (@) powellstreetfestival.com.

The 2024 guided tours are hosted by the Powell Street Festival in partnership with the Vancouver Japanese Language School.

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• FAQ:
  • How long is the tour?
    • The guided tour is roughly 2 hours in length, followed by a post-tour reflection where light refreshments will be served.
  • What do I need to bring?
    • Please bring your own water, closed-toe shoes, and weather appropriate clothing. If you have your own headphones/earbuds, you are encouraged to use those.
  • Why do you limit the tour to 10 participants?
    • This is to ensure that we move safely and respectfully through the Downtown Eastside, where the tour takes place. The use of tablets in the neighborhood can be triggering for some, as they may fear their picture being taken without their consent. While we work closely with our neighbors in the Downtown Eastside, we want to avoid creating any misunderstanding whenever possible
  • Why is the tour not offered in Mandarin?
    • This is an intentional decision made by the artist because Mandarin was not a commonly used language in Vancouver when the 1907 Anti-Asian Riots took place.
  • Who created 360 Riot Walk?
    • 360 Riot Walk is an artwork by local artist Henry Tsang whose projects explore the spatial politics of history, language, community, food and cultural translation in relationship to place. His artworks employ video, photography, language, interactive media, food and convivial events in the form of gallery exhibitions, public art, pop-up street food offerings, curated dinners and more. Henry teaches at Emily Carr University of Art & Design.