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The Chinese New Year

The Chinese had a visible and undeniable presence in Boise’s early history[1], and their New Year’s celebration was often their most conspicuous—and raucous—of traditions.  This year the Chinese New Year falls on February 10th, but it will likely not get … Continue reading

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Boise’s Cultural Background

Billy Fong, resident of Boise’s old China Town Question: What is the ethnic/cultural background of Boise and the surrounding areas? Answer: Ethnic Landmarks is a great book that details some of the history of the different ethnicities in Boise. It explores the … Continue reading

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