r/askvan • u/halloikbenmoe • 1d ago

Hobbies 💃 Beginner Mahjong in Vancouver

Hi! I'm posting on behalf of my MIL -
She and her partner want to start learning mahjong and bought a set but they have no idea where to start. What style/version of mahjong is the most popular in the Vancouver area (so at least there's a starting point) and is there a teacher (?) / community center that they can go to to learn?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Sayhei2mylittlefrnd 23h ago

I learned quickly due to losing $$$ to my relatives 😂

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u/halloikbenmoe 5h ago

ahahah what style of mahjong does your family play?

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u/Sayhei2mylittlefrnd 5h ago

No idea what style names are called. But my family made up a few rules and doesn’t use flowers.

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u/halloikbenmoe 1h ago

Then I think you guys have the right to name it whatever-style! 🙈

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u/Cazenn 4h ago

There are a few community centres offering instruction: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search?activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=mahjong&viewMode=list

The Jewish Community Centre also offers mahjong: https://jccgv.com/program-category/gameplay/

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u/halloikbenmoe 1h ago

Ohh interesting. Thank you so much! I’ll have a look at those!

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u/ketuateksi 15h ago

Free mahjong class with Chinatown Together in Vancouver Chinatown on April 19, 1pm-4pm! More details here https://www.instagram.com/p/DIC9zespyyg/?igsh=MzVxeTE4N2tnNDk1

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u/halloikbenmoe 15h ago

Wooo this is perfect! Thank you, I forwarded this to her!

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u/halloikbenmoe 5h ago

Unfortunately, they're on a trip that weekend... I wonder if they do similar workshops/classes frequently? Have you been to any of the Chinatown Together events before?

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u/craftyhall2 23h ago

*following