Changing Places, New Spaces

For Chinatowns, Japantowns, K-Towns, and other Asian-American communities in the United States, the only constant these days is change. But our need for cultural connection remains the same. In this episode of “Mid Pacific,” Sarah goes on a tour of one of the oldest Chinatowns – in San Francisco – and meets with a woman who grew up there. Meanwhile, Associate Producer Jireh Deng visits a vibrant Cambodia Town in Long Beach to discover how some newer neighborhoods are filling this need for multiple generations.

Guests: Linda Lee, Tour guide, All About Chinatown Tours

Mae Schoenig, San Francisco City Guide, former Chinatown resident

Andrew Leong, Law professor focusing on Asian Americans, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Ryan Liu, San Gabriel Valley resident

Jireh Deng, Associate Producer, Mid Pacific

Sophy Khut, Owner of Sophy’s Restaurant, Long Beach CA

Johnny Chhom, Owner of Sweet Grass Sugar Cane Juice, Long Beach CA

Music: “Can’t Hold Us Back,” Polartropica

“Dusting,” Blue Dot Sessions