Chinatown,

San Francisco

- interaction between diaspora and host

a group of displaced people sharing common racial, ethnic or cultural identity, who have formed a community in the country to which they have migrated​ to and keep strong identity ties with their homeland

What are 'diasporas'?

Distribution of the Asian/Chinese population in Chinatown neighborhood

Distribution of the Asian/Chinese population in United States

• Chinatown has a little diversity, Asian population makes up 90% in one area

• US has more diversity than Chinatown, white population is the largest (72.4%)

• In both Chinatown and US: white, black and asian are the most common races

RACIAL DISTRIBUTION

​traditional attire is sold and worn within the diaspora

several christian churches and buddhist tempels exist

​traditional foods are sold: traditional restaurants, fruits, frog legs etc. 

4 Chinese schools and high schools within the area

Chinese new year festivities widely celebrated

mandarin is spoken in households, shops,schools

housing provided for new chinese families coming to area

social clubs, non-profit organizations etc.

More people include Chinese foods in their diet 

religious understanding increases and people take part in religious celebrations 

more people inclined to travel to China

rent cap on housing prices in the neighborhood. Cultural preservation  policies ex. 

More people wearing Chinese attire: ex. kimonos 

Increase in Asian-american population 

Consumed beyond chinese population. Linked to election of Asian-american mayor  

Increase in demand for chinese teachers outside the district