Chinatown Sequences
Discover the documentary series Chinatown Sequences 華埠敘事, a collection of 32 real-life stories that form a vivid portrait of the community. These films preserve the memories and images of immigrants in this ever-evolving city.
Discover Stories
The Superintendant
Tom Lo recalled his family’s life in Confucius Plaza and his engagement with this first public housing project for the Asian American community.
The Veteran
As Joe Chen participated in the memorial event on Kimlau Square, he recounted his life in the army.
The Park Watcher
A lifelong LES resident, K Webster felt deeply for the gardens and the park goers of SDR Park. We joined her for a walk to some of her favorite spots in the park.
Mengxi Wang
Director / Documentary Filmmaker / Photographer
Mengxi Wang is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller focused on exploring the intersection of immigrant communities, cultural heritage, and urban spaces. Born and raised in northern China, she later studied journalism in Japan and worked as a TV reporter in Tokyo, gaining extensive experience in international news coverage and cross-border media collaboration.
From 2022 to 2024, she lived in New York, documenting the transformations of the Chinese community and capturing personal stories from Chinatown. Her work employs a delicate visual language to highlight voices often overlooked, striving to present the authentic experiences of immigrants. While creating the Chinatown Sequences / 華埠敘事 series, she also published the photography book Chinatown 32 Sequences in 2023. This collection of 32 real-life stories forms a vivid portrait of the community, preserving the memories and images of immigrants in this ever-evolving city.
Director / Documentary Filmmaker / Photographer
Mengxi Wang is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller focused on exploring the intersection of immigrant communities, cultural heritage, and urban spaces. Born and raised in northern China, she later studied journalism in Japan and worked as a TV reporter in Tokyo, gaining extensive experience in international news coverage and cross-border media collaboration.
From 2022 to 2024, she lived in New York, documenting the transformations of the Chinese community and capturing personal stories from Chinatown. Her work employs a delicate visual language to highlight voices often overlooked, striving to present the authentic experiences of immigrants. While creating the Chinatown Sequences / 華埠敘事 series, she also published the photography book Chinatown 32 Sequences in 2023. This collection of 32 real-life stories forms a vivid portrait of the community, preserving the memories and images of immigrants in this ever-evolving city.
Aaron Zhang
Photographer
Yizhen Zhang is a photographer and visual storyteller exploring urban life through light, shadow, and human connection. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts’ MFA Photography program under Magnum Photos member Alex Webb, he blends documentary and street photography with contemporary artistic sensibilities.
His work, known for its use of natural and ambient light, captures the nuances of everyday moments with authenticity and visual depth. Zhang’s documentary projects have earned multiple international recognitions, while his fashion photography has been featured in VOGUE China and Harper’s Bazaar. Rooted in a deep respect for photography as a narrative medium, his work not only documents reality but also invites viewers to reconsider the familiar, revealing unseen tensions and fleeting beauty within the urban landscape.
ig：@aaaronzzz web:http://yizhenzhang.art
Photographer
Yizhen Zhang is a photographer and visual storyteller exploring urban life through light, shadow, and human connection. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts’ MFA Photography program under Magnum Photos member Alex Webb, he blends documentary and street photography with contemporary artistic sensibilities.
His work, known for its use of natural and ambient light, captures the nuances of everyday moments with authenticity and visual depth. Zhang’s documentary projects have earned multiple international recognitions, while his fashion photography has been featured in VOGUE China and Harper’s Bazaar. Rooted in a deep respect for photography as a narrative medium, his work not only documents reality but also invites viewers to reconsider the familiar, revealing unseen tensions and fleeting beauty within the urban landscape.
ig：@aaaronzzz web:http://yizhenzhang.art
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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.