CHICAGO for Chicagoans once again dives into the rich cultural
tapestry of the city with our newest 2 hour neighborhood tour:
CHINATOWN, featuring special guest collaborator DEBBIE LIU! Debbie is
a lifelong CHINATOWN COMMUNITY MEMBER WHOSE WORK WITH THE Coalition
for a Better Chinese American Community
[http://cbcacchicago.org/] has focused on modernizing this unique
pocket of Chicago while preserving its iconic heritage.
Beginning at the CERMAK-CHINATOWN RED LINE STATION, the tour will
cover the history, architecture, and landmarks of the second-oldest
CHINATOWN SETTLEMENT IN THE COUNTRY. Discover the area's distinctive
20th-century buildings, bustling commercial streets, and skyline views
while learning about historic and modern struggles against urban
renewal, resident displacement, and gentrification. The afternoon will
end at Ming Hin Cuisine [https://www.minghincuisine.com/home],
a Michelin-recognized local favorite for Dim Sum.
Chicago for Chicagoans happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour
service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated,
but reviewing us on Yelp, liking us on Facebook, spreading the word,
and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too. COME
LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT YOUR PLACE IN SPACE!
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02/10/2017 Last update