Chinese people have lived in New York City since the mid-1800s, and after nearly two centuries of hard work and perseverance, they are now the largest Asian ethnic group in NYC. In fact, the city holds the largest Chinese diaspora population of any city outside of Asia, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Chinese history and culture can be witnessed all throughout the five boroughs...
Chinese Lunar New Years :
An important annual celebration for the Chinese community in NYC. Watch and listen to a scene from Manhattan's Chinatown as parades of lion dancers and other performers fill up the streets with music and confetti to welcome in the Year of the Pig
Wong Sifu has been teaching Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu since he moved to New York 12 years ago, and is dedicated to making sure that this fighting style is never lost. Let's take a peek into one of his open classes in Brooklyn...
According to a 2016 study done by the Asian American Federation, Chinese seniors make up around 55% of all Asian seniors living in NYC. Columbus Park in downtown Manhattan is one of the popular spots for Chinese seniors to hang out and relax. Here's what an average day in the park looks like...
The Museum of Chinese Americans (MOCA), founded in 1980, is one of the only museums in NYC dedicated to preserving the history of Chinese American culture. Located on Centre Street in Lower Manhattan, the MOCA strives to educate and help the general public appreciate and understand the importance of Chinese American history.
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Daniel Dae Kim, a Korean actor cast to play a Japanese character in "Hell Boy"
Listen in on a conversation with Kevin Chu,Collections Manager at MOCA
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Racist magazine page
BIO
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