Arms of Chi Tung Chan
Arms of Chi Tung Chan
Blazon
Azure a chief wavy Or, overall three sea turtles tergiant their heads to the base counterchanged;
Symbolism
The design alludes to a family tradition concerning Mr. Chan’s grandfather, who was known in his village in southern China for buying sea-creatures from fishermen in whose nets they were caught and then releasing them. The turtles, shown here as if entering the water from the shore, thus represent the idea of care and generosity. They also refer to travel by sea and, by extension, to exploration and immigration. The water imagery is also an allusion to Mrs. Chan’s family name, Ho, meaning “river”.
Crest of Chi Tung Chan
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet of bauhinia flowers Or, a demi-bear Azure holding in the dexter paw a scroll and resting its sinister paw on an anchor Or fouled of a laurel branch Azure;
Symbolism
The bear is a creature found in British Columbia, where Mr. Chan’s family lives. The bauhinia flower is the emblem of Hong Kong, Mr. Chan’s birthplace. The scroll refers to various occupations held by members of Mr. Chan’s family: those of schoolteacher, lawyer, scholar and legislator, the latter a reference to Mr. Chan’s service as a Vancouver city councillor. The anchor entwined with laurel refers to Mr. Chan’s appointment as an Honorary Naval Captain in the Canadian Forces.
Motto of Chi Tung Chan
Blazon
積善之家;
Symbolism
The Chinese phrase meaning “A household that accumulates good deeds” emphasizes the importance of service to the community for Mr. Chan.
Motto of Chi Tung Chan
Blazon
HONOUR IN SERVICE;
Symbolism
The English phrase emphasizes the importance of service to the community for Mr. Chan.
