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MOVING PEOPLE : CHINATOWNS (The different Chinatowns in the world…
MOVING PEOPLE : CHINATOWNS
When did they move?
Since 19th century
Why did they move?
For economic reasons
To work
To make money
To develop businesses
They were economic migrants
Origins of migrants in the United Kingdom
Asian migrants
From the Chinese mainland
From the People’s Republic of China
From Hong Kong
From Vietnam
From South East Asia
The different Chinatowns in the world
Vancouver
So many Chinatowns is a sign of the extent Chinese migration
Toronto
Honolulu
Singapore
Manhattan
Bangkok
San Francisco
LONDON
Paris
London’s Chinatown
First London Chinatown
In the 19th century
In Limehouse
Thanks to Chinese sailors in East London’s docklands
Focus of Chinese companies and organizations
Gerrard Street
Since the 1950s
The surrounding area of Soho
Contribution to British society
Cultural
They built ...
Gates
Places of worship
Pagoda
They brought their ….
Food
New dishes were on the restaurant menus
Religions
Christianity as seen by Asians
Buddhism
Languages
Mandarin
Hong Kong Cantonese
Traditions
Chinese New Year
Economic
They developped informal economy
Drug
Gambling dens
Creation of commercial links with the Chinese government
They opened ….
Travel agencies
Bars / Pubs
Restaurants
Cuisine from across East Asia
Late-night opening
Laundries
Shops
Food stores
Shop herbal remedy treatments
Pharmacy
Why were Chinatowns created?
To segregate the Chinese from the rest of the local population
Gathering place for Chinese migrants, they can...
Buy familiar foods
Access the things they need
Library books
Haircuts
Legal services
Health products
Eat together
