Experience Chinatown 2024 Program

Discover a new take on Asian American cultures

Mural Installations: September 1 - October 27, 2024 Performances and Activities: September 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Various locations throughout Chinatown

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MURAL INSTALLATIONS ON VIEW SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 27 Community Garden by Katelyn Lipton APM COFFEE, 99 KNEELAND STREET Connected by Fate by Dana Balletta WAKUWAKU, 2 TYLER STREET A Breath into the Future by Sam Lê Shave SHŌJŌ BOSTON, 9A TYLER STREET The Beginning is Always Today by ponnapa prakkamakul SASAKI, 68 ESSEX STREET ONE GREENWAY, 66 HUDSON STREET Hot Pot: Balance in the Myriad by Yuko Okabe Q RESTAURANT, 660 WASHINGTON STREET Clean Air for Chinatown by Fu’una HAPPY LAMB HOT POT, 693 WASHINGTON STREET Chinatown's Glowing Lanterns

by Nell Valle & BCNC Youth BCNC, 38 Ash Street Exhibit | The Inventive Brush: Calligraphic Echoes from China, Japan, and Korea | Pao Arts Center | 99 Albany Street BCNC Acorn’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 10:00 AM – 12 NOON Reconnect with fellow alumni, beloved teachers, and supportive parents. | BCNC | 38 Ash Street

PERFORMANCES AUNTIE KAY & UNCLE FRANK CHIN PARK ON THE GREENWAY (NEAR CHINATOWN GATE) 11:00 AM - Kwong Kow Chinese School, Youth Lion Dance 11:15 AM - BU Bhangra, all-inclusive Bhangra 11:30 AM - Kapatid Kud, global fusion music 12:30 PM - Kold Kwan, Chinese-American hip-hop 1:30 PM - The Flavor Continues, community-led street dance 2:00 PM - JC Alula + her band, Chinese/Cantopop music

ACTIVITIES “Imagine Safety” with Joanna Tam Share what safety means to you.

“The Thousand Bloom: A Chrysanthemum Grows in Chinatown” with Anita Yip Contribute to a collaborative puzzle that celebrates Chinatown.

“Sprouts of Resilience: A Journey from Seed to Tofu” with Ying Ye Explore gardening, food, and healing in her communal project.

Flower-Crown Making Show off your creativity by making your own headpiece.

Library Park Cart with Maria Fong and ACDC Fold paper fans and learn about heat resilience in Chinatown.

Fun with Bunker Hill Community College Come by for an interactive activity.

SaturPLAY with ACDC’s A-VOYCE Youth | 1:00 - 3:00 PM Family friendly activities at Mary Soo Hoo Park.

ACTIVATION LOCATIONS

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PAO ARTS CENTER, 99 ALBANY STREET ONE GREENWAY, 66 HUDSON STREET EXHIBIT AND MURAL

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APM COFFEE, 99 KNEELAND STREET MURAL

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CHIN PARK ON THE GREENWAY PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES

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WAKUWAKU | SHŌJŌ BOSTON 2 & 9A TYLER STREET MURALS

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SASAKI, 68 ESSEX STREET MURAL

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Q RESTAURANT | HAPPY LAMB HOT POT 660 & 693 WASHINGTON STREET MURALS

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BCNC, 38 ASH STREET MURAL

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About Pao Arts Center Pao Arts Center was established in 2017 as a visionary program collaboration between BCNC and Bunker Hill Community College. Located at 99 Albany Street in downtown Boston, Pao Arts Center is Chinatown's first arts and cultural center.

Pao Arts Center represents the belief that investing in arts, culture, and creativity are vital to the health and well-being of individuals, families, and vibrant communities. Through its innovative approach, Pao Arts Center empowers creativity, connection, learning, and support.

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