Standing in the northern plaza of Columbus Park in Chinatown, this statue of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen proudly reflects his ideals and impact on democracy. In order to… Read more “Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Statue – Part 1/2”

IMG_6244 Researched by: Avi Alaev Upon entering Chinatown, you will find that dragon symbols are everywhere: hanging across store fronts, peeking off the sides of buildings, and… Read more “Dragon Iconography”

Featuring an unassuming and old, torn up sign stands the Chinatown Fair, only a short distance away from Columbus Park. One may wonder when gazing upon it,… Read more “Chinatown Fair”

Research by: Debanjoli Chowdhury and Siya Gupta The mural depicts a younger person holding a red envelope and an older woman being embraced, while the mural incorporates… Read more “In The Future, Our Asian Community Is Safe – Part 2/2”

Cultural Fusion and Assimilation At Harper’s Bread House, there are numerous food options that are examples of cultural fusion and assimilation. The bakery sells onigiri, which is… Read more “Harper’s Bread House INC Part 3/3”

Researcher: Ayaan Virk As we walked down Chinatown, I was immersed by the various stores from bakeries, to restaurants, to general convince stores. On a single street,… Read more “A History of Cultural Enclaves: Chinatown”