History & Demographics
When was Boston’s Chinatown established?
The late 19th century, by early Chinese immigrants who came as laborers and merchants.
What major celebration features lion dances and firecrackers?
Lunar New Year
What term describes wealthier newcomers displacing long-term residents?
Gentrification
Which Tufts schools have strong service-learning ties to Chinatown?
The Friedman School and Tufts Medical School.
What law limited Chinese immigration for decades?
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
What traditional treat is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncakes
What percentage of Chinatown residents report housing insecurity?
About 80%.
Name one Tufts project that supports Chinatown restaurants.
The Tufts “Cherish Chinatown” Restaurant Challenge.
After what major event did many Chinese men gain citizenship and start families?
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
What is the symbolic gateway to Chinatown called?
The Chinatown Gate.
Boston is ranked as the ____ most gentrified city in the U.S.
Third
What long-term issue continues to impact air quality and green space?
Highway construction and urban development
Name two languages commonly spoken in Chinatown.
Cantonese and Mandarin
What park serves as a central meeting space for elders and families?
Mary Soo Hoo Park.
Name two developments contributing to rising costs.
Luxury condos and high-rise hotels.
How many blocks make up Boston’s Chinatown?
About 40
What makes Boston’s Chinatown unique in New England?
It’s the only remaining historic Chinatown in the region.
Name one organization that promotes Chinatown’s culture and supports residents.
Pao Arts Center or Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
What initiative builds affordable housing to fight displacement?
ACDC (Asian Community Development Corporation).
What does the “Dancing Dragon” installation symbolize?
Art as activism and community resilience.