Dancing on Bowen

A young man and woman holding hands, leaning apart in a field, the the man's leg lifted playfully in the air.

Bowen Island was not only a place of work for Canadians of Japanese descent. It was also a popular destination for outings, picnics and social gatherings. Photographs from the 1930s capture young people enjoying time together on the island, including this couple dancing outdoors—a glimpse of the friendships, recreation and everyday life that connected Japanese Canadians with Bowen.
Molly and Jim Fukui Collection 
2010.19.2.2.85

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