Oakland's first-ever Chinatown Night Market highlights non-traditional side of neighborhood

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Event organizers say business in Chinatown has plummeted since the pandemic. They want this night market to be the catalyst for turning things around.

Anser HassanOakland Chinatown hosted its first-ever night market to highlight non-traditional sides of the neighborhood and attract people for business.The lion dances traditionally kick off most big events in Chinatown. Saturday night's first-ever Oakland Chinatown Night Market was no different.

One of the event organizers, Stewart Chen, said business in Chinatown has plummeted since the pandemic. He wants the night market to be the catalyst for turning things around. "It's been delicious. I was really enjoying it. And now I have this really beautiful pineapple . It's really great to see people showing up what they can do with their food, with their ideas," said Kayla Begay, who attended the street fair.

 

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