Culture

Culture is what makes Chinatown what it is.

Chinatown's Culture dates back over 150 years, and has been preserved to this day. People of Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and later Southeast Asian immigrants created overlapping communities that became social, economic, and cultural centers for newcomers facing exclusionary laws and wartime displacement. Despite many setbacks and changes in Seattle's landscape, these communities rebuilt repeatedly, leaving behind buildings and businesses that represent their resilience and contributions. Today, Chinatown stands as a living cultural hub where food, language, festivals, architecture, and community life continue to honor the neighborhood's diverse Asian heritage.

Parks

Parks are a great space for citizens to participate in physical activities and bond socially through card games or play Xiangqi (Chinese chess) over some cigarettes. While the parks didn't have that many people, I believe they are some of the most important areas in Chinatowns in general, making them a great asset.

Museums

While I don't think museums are catered more towards the touristy side of Chinatown, they do an alright job at spreading information about Chinatown's history, its culture, and how race and ethnicity played a big role in the formation of these areas. However, like I said before, they cater more towards tourists and stand out among the local businesses as more corporate, so I would consider museums a barrier to Chinatown's culture; they just don't belong in these areas.

Restaurants

Restaurants are mainly locally owned businesses, all mostly unique from one another, and what's a better way to connect with one's culture than to eat their food. Chinatown restaurants show what different races and ethnicities are present through the food they serve.

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