Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

During the month of May, join us in Manhattan Chinatown for an uplifting celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Enjoy a vibrant showcase of culture, history, and communtiy featuring: food, performances, art, and community events!

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Request for Proposals for Project Management Chinatown Downtown Revitalization Initiative(s)

The Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation incorporated in New York State. Working in collaboration with the Chinatown Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) and Chinatown Community Land Trust (CCLT), CPLDC, provides supplemental services to the community in addition to those offered by other New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) […]

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Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America

In the mid-19th century, tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants traveled to American shores in the pursuit of a better life in the “land of opportunity.” Quickly, however, their quest for the American dream became a nightmare, as racial violence and anti-Chinese sentiment became widespread, culminating in the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in […]

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Honoring Mary Li Hsu

We are celebrating the extraordinary life of Mary Li Hsu, a Yale University graduate, longtime university staff member, and tireless advocate for Manhattan’s Chinatown community. Her legacy of service, intellect, faith and compassion will forever inspire and benefit those who knew or didn’t know her.

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Chinatown Go Green, Go Celebrate! 2025

In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of The American Legion, Lt. B.R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291, the Chinatown BID is hosting a volunteer planting at Kimlau Square on Saturday, April 26th, from 10:30am to noon. We will also be doing Open Streets event on Pell Street from noon to 4pm. Scan the QR code […]

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An Odyssey of Women-led Businesses in Chinatown

This March, Chinatown is proud to celebrate International Women’s Month by spotlighting the incredible women entrepreneurs and leaders who power our community. From beloved family-run shops to innovative startups, women have been the driving force behind Chinatown’s vibrant culture and economy. Join us in supporting and celebrating their achievements! To kick us off, we are featuring Amy […]

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Request for Proposals for Project Management Chinatown Downtown Revitalization Initiative(s)

The Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation incorporated in New York State. Working in collaboration with the Chinatown Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) and Chinatown Community Land Trust (CCLT), CPLDC, provides supplemental services to the community in addition to those offered by other New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) agencies. Community service programs provided by CPLDC include streetscape beautification, sanitation, safety awareness, business district marketing and promotions, events, and other initiatives that empower and support community activities benefi ting visitors, residents, property owners, and small businesses within and beyond the Chinatown B.I.D. ‘s boundaries.

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Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America

In the mid-19th century, tens of thousands of Chinese immigrants traveled to American shores in the pursuit of a better life in the “land of opportunity.” Quickly, however, their quest for the American dream became a nightmare, as racial violence and anti-Chinese sentiment became widespread, culminating in the signing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882. Author Michael Luo explores the complex story of the Chinese-American community, following their perseverance in the face of bigotry from the mid-1800s through today, detailing how Chinese Americans have become an essential part of our nation’s cultural, political, and economic life.

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Mother’s Day Fundraiser

Find the perfect gift for the most amazing woman in your life in our Mother’s Day Fundraiser event on Mott Street. All proceeds will go towards funding community events.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

All month long, Chinatown B.I.D. will be celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with food, art, and community events. Check out our events schedule for more information!

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Chinatown Easter Sip & Spin

Join us and @imilky.usa Fri, March 18, from 1-3 pm, for an exciting outdoor celebration of Easter! There will be games, goodies, sample drinks, and special coupons from I’Milky, as well as more at the Chinatown Information Kiosk (101 Baxter St). Supplies will last while they last!

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The District

Vibrant colors. Vibrant flavors. Vibrant people. The “little city within the big city” has been a thriving and bustling community since the mid-1800s, with 80–year-old restaurants and open-air markets standing side-by-side with brand-new performance spaces and art galleries. Chinatown blends the old with the new—seamlessly mixing the trendiest restaurants, clubs, and brands with tried-and-true favorites like noodles, dim sum, and barbecue.

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From the Lunar New Year Parade to the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Chinatown is a tight-knit cultural hub that invites New Yorkers and visitors to share in a rich sense of living history, all year round. Grab some boba, buy a souvenir for a friend, sing some karaoke, and stay a while.

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