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Fat Choi Spirit 呖咕呖咕新年财

Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 4:30 - 7:30PM (Doors at 4PM)
Gee How Oak Tin Association - 123 2 Ave SE (Upstairs)
Cover: $5 (includes a Jian Bing and Vita Lemon Tea)

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In celebrating Lunar New Year and the year of the Fire Horse, the Chinatown Pop Up Movie Club is excited to host our next screening of Fat Choi Spirit 呖咕呖咕新年财, at the Gee How Oak Tin Association, followed by a friendly game of Mahjong. Everyone is welcome, new and experienced players alike!Doors open 4pm, screening begins at 4:30pm, followed by Mahjong.Auntie's Chinese Burger will be making fresh Jian Bing (a savoury, crispy crepe that is a popular traditional Chinese street food), and we will have Vita Lemon Tea - all complimentary with your ticket!VENUE ACCESSIBILITY:Gee How Oak Tin Association is located on the second floor, accessible by stairs only.ABOUT THE VENUE:Established in 1962, the Gee How Oak Tin Benevolent Association is part of the historic network of associations in Calgary (also known as Tongs) that formed to support Chinese immigrants, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century. Gee How Oak Tin provides its members with social support, heritage preservation and a place for community connection.

This event is funded by the City of Calgary Chinatown Activation Grant.

FAT CHOI SPIRIT | 2002 | HONG KONG | DIRECTED BY JOHNNIE TO & WAI KA-FAI | 1 HR. 36 MIN. | CANTONESE W/ ENGLISH SUBTITLESFat Choi Spirit is a 2002 Hong Kong comedy film that revolves around Andy (Andy Lau), a legendary mahjong player nicknamed the "Little Gambling Saint" for his unparalleled skill and unbeatable luck in the game. Known for never losing a match, Andy's addiction to mahjong has previously led to his family's financial ruin, resulting in his mother disowning him and estrangement from his successful younger brother, Louis (Louis Koo).Determined to leave the gambling world behind, Andy attempts to quit, but his extraordinary fortune follows him, causing him to win unexpectedly at other casinos and drawing the interest of a local triad gang eager to capitalize on his abilities. His ex-girlfriend Gigi (Gigi Leung), who was dumped for cheering too loudly during his games, reappears in his life, determined to win him back and inadvertently boosting his luck even further.As Andy strives to regain his form and save his family's crumbling mansion, he navigates romantic entanglements, criminal threats, and high-stakes tournaments, ultimately learning the true spirit of "fat choi" (prosperity) through reconciliation and sportsmanship.

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THE TEAM

We are a team of volunteers from all different backgrounds, that came together through our love of Calgary's Chinatown and films that speak to the Chinese diaspora community. The team consists of:Vicki Van Chau, Carrie Yap, Wilson Wong, Alice Lam, Lyndi Woo

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