Ghosts of Chinatown's History by Maria Fong

Ghosts of Chinatown’s History 华埠历史里的鬼 Maria Fong

for Chinatown Story Cart’s end-of-summer 2021 pop-up 写给唐人街故事小车2021夏末闪现 Thank you Lily and Crystal! 谢谢你们Lily和Crystal！

Boston Chinatown 波士顿华埠

Long ago this land was hills leveled, lifted away to expand the city. 很久以前，这片土地上都是小山丘 现已被夷为平地，被连地拔起 只为了扩展这座城市。

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This row house left its shadow behind.

这栋排楼遗落了它的影子。

We are holding on tightly to Chinatown row houses that are still here. 我们用力留住现存的华埠排楼。

Their stoops hold many memories. 它们的门廊承载了我们太多的记忆。

Remembering these physical spaces reminds us of the people who have continued to fight against displacement, working to preserve and strengthen Chinatown’s enduring community.

记住这些地方便可以提醒自己还有 人在抵抗豪华化，还有人在为保留 和加强华埠的悠久社区而努力。