TR14 Cultural Integrity and Memory in the Chinatown-International District

Through the backdrop of one of SEATTLE’s oldest neighborhoods, the CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT, we will explore the diverse arts and CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS LEVERAGING NEW OPPORTUNITIES, working to strengthen and preserve communities, and managing the demographic and CULTURAL CHANGES TAKING PLACE IN SEATTLE. SEATTLE’s new population growth and economic strength have brought new opportunities for the region’s arts community and CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, rapid development and gentrification have conversely created pressing challenges. TOUR LEADER Rahul Gupta, Wing Luke Museum _All tours will depart from the Lobby Level of the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. Times noted for each tour indicate the time the tour will depart from the lobby and the time the tour will return to the hotel. Please plan to arrive a few minutes prior to your tour departure. Look for the “Tours Meet Here” signage. _ _Tours are open to the public and are part of the __SAH 73rd Annual International Conference_ [https://www.sah.org/2020]_._