Weekend Encore: Forgotten History of Chinese in New York Tour
December 9th, 2023
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Learn the little-known history of Chinatown, with a focus on the social, economic, and cultural life of the community. Moving through the historic core of the neighborhood, the tour highlights people and businesses that captured the public imagination. Learn about Sgt. Lau Sing Kee, who was awarded a Purple Heart and a Croix de Guerre from France for extraordinary courage in WWI, and hear how a Broadway song about Chinatown became a national hit. The tour ends on Doyers Street at the site of the Chinese Theater, which, though owned by a Chinese businessman, often excluded Chinese people from attendance. Get a more holistic appreciation of New York’s Chinese community and its sizable impact on and contribution to the city and country.
About Weekend Encore
Did OHNY Weekend leave you ready to explore even more? Then join us for our OHNY Weekend Encore, which spotlights a selection of our Weekend experiences with additional programming throughout December! From self-guided walking tours to open artists’ studios, the power of place will be on full display this holiday season. Check out the full list of offerings included in our Weekend Encore.
Access to this tour is limited to OHNY Members only. Due to space limitations, free tickets for this tour will be distributed by lottery. OHNY Members can enter the lottery at this link before Thursday, December 7 at noon. Attendees will be randomly selected and notified on Thursday, December 7, and must confirm their attendance by 5:00pm the same day.
One lottery entry per person, please. You may indicate on your lottery entry form that you would like to receive a second ticket if you are selected.
Learn the little-known history of Chinatown, with a focus on the social, economic, and cultural life of the community. Moving through the historic core of the neighborhood, the tour highlights people and businesses that captured the public imagination. Learn about Sgt. Lau Sing Kee, who was awarded a Purple Heart and a Croix de Guerre from France for extraordinary courage in WWI, and hear how a Broadway song about Chinatown became a national hit. The tour ends on Doyers Street at the site of the Chinese Theater, which, though owned by a Chinese businessman, often excluded Chinese people from attendance. Get a more holistic appreciation of New York's Chinese community and its sizable impact on and contribution to the city and country.
About Weekend Encore
Did OHNY Weekend leave you ready to explore even more? Then join us for our OHNY Weekend Encore, which spotlights a selection of our Weekend experiences with additional programming throughout December! From self-guided walking tours to open artists' studios, the power of place will be on full display this holiday season. Check out the full list of offerings included in our Weekend Encore.
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