Cheongsam in the City

Organized jointly by the Asian American Association of Boston (AAAB) and the World Qipao United Association Boston Chapter (WQUA Boston Chapter), Cheongsam in the City brings the traditional cheongsam into the public streetscape of the city. Participants wear cheongsams as they walk through urban neighborhoods, expressing the cultural confidence and collective memory passed down through generations within the Asian American community.

Centered in Chinatown as its cultural setting, the event not only increases the visibility of community culture but also strengthens residents’ sense of local cultural identity. By presenting cultural expression in open public spaces, the program fosters cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding, while highlighting Chinatown’s enduring vitality and public value as a significant cultural community within the city.