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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge with differences to Abigail Jessica Chiu and Aveline Angela-May Chiu
December 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 135
Arms of Hao-Lun (Stanley) ChiuBlazonOr between two flaunches Purpure each charged with three pairs of barrulets dancetty interlaced Or, a tyger rampant Purpure; SymbolismThe tyger, a mythical creature from medieval lore said to be fiercely protective of its family, represents Mr. Chiu’s love for his wife and daughters, as well as his career in refugee law. The interlaced stripes symbolize the family’s bond and loyalty toward one another, in addition to representing the support provided by Mr. Chiu’s work to the broader community. |
CrestBlazonA demi-dog proper supporting a golpe charged with the Chinese character 邱 Or and issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and plum blossoms Purpure; SymbolismThe dog alludes to the Chiu family pet, Wowo. It also embodies the concepts of love and loyalty. The Chinese character Chiu means “mound” and provides a canting reference to Mr. Chiu’s surname. The plum blossoms represent Taiwan, Mr. Chiu’s place of birth, and the maple leaves Canada, his country of adoption. |
MottoBlazonBURNING BRIGHT; SymbolismThis line is taken from William Blake’s poem The Tyger. For Mr. Chiu, the composition highlights the complexity of the mythical tyger, the primary charge on his shield. The fact that it was “forged,” or laboriously created by God in Blake’s poem, also demonstrates how it takes effort and diligence to reach one’s aspirations. |
Flag of Hao-Lun (Stanley) ChiuBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Hao-Lun (Stanley) ChiuBlazonA lozenge Purpure charged with a Lacy knot within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe Lacy knot embodies the bonds that Mr. Chiu has forged during his life, both with his family and with the wider community. It showcases the interconnected nature of life, as well as Mr. Chiu’s core belief in reaching out to and helping others. The lozenge and the colours repeat the symbolism of the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Abigail Jessica Chiu, child of Hao-Lun (Stanley) ChiuBlazonThe Arms of Hao-Lun (Stanley) Chiu debruised of three bars gemel dancetty Or in place of the barrulets dancetty interlaced during her father’s lifetime; This person will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Aveline Angela-May Chiu, child of Hao-Lun (Stanley) ChiuBlazonThe Arms of Hao-Lun (Stanley) Chiu debruised of three bars gemel Or in place of the barrulets dancetty interlaced; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |