Asian Culture & Experiences

Explore Boston's diverse Asian experiences in Boston and beyond. Visit Chinatown for authentic cuisine, or take an afternoon or evening stroll along the Greenway's Chinatown Park.

Activities & Resources

Japan Society of Boston

Fosters friendships between Japanese and American citizens through cultural, business, educational, and community focused…

The Chinatown Project

The Chinatown Project is committed to revealing the people, stories, and history behind your local Chinatown businesses.

Sampan

The only bilingual Chines-English Newspaper in New England.

Chinese Culture Connection

Promotes intercultural harmony, strengthens diverse communities and builds bridges between American and Chinese people.

Events

Boston Asian Restaurant Week May 03
  • Various Restaurants
  • Recurring daily

May is here, which means we’re honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This year, we’re excited to present the inaugural Boston Asian Restaurant Week. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the vibrant and diverse tapestry of AAPI culture and cuisine in…

Boston Chinatown Tours May 03

Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries, dim sum. Explore secret nooks…

Hallyu! The Korean Wave May 03

Join us on an immersive and multisensory journey through a fascinating history, and celebrate a vibrant creative force that bridges cultural, societal, and linguistic divides and continues to reach new heights today. “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” features approximately 250…

Yellow Face May 31

An Asian-American playwright and activist gets tangled in a complicated and humorous web of lies as he struggles to win back his integrity. Truth and fiction blur in David Henry Hwang’s satiric memoir about DHH, a playwright plunged into a whirlpool of missteps and unintentional…

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Jun 09
  • Riverbend Park, Cambridge, MA

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge. Starting in 1979, Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the first and oldest such festival in North America, has grown from a small neighborhood event commemorating the death in…

Boston’s Chinatown is one of the city’s smallest yet most vibrant neighborhoods. Chinatown’s location—at a geographic crossroads within Boston—has shaped its legacy and contributed to its character.

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a 17-acre contemporary public park cut through the heart of Boston. From vibrantly lit pieces featuring Chinatown's history to interactive sculptures, this park offers many permanent and rotating exhibits to enjoy during your adventures around #BostonUSA.