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There is a great representation of Red Sox Nation in Chinatown, I can easily find the time of tonight’s game. Additionally, you can’t walk down any street without spotting a Sox cap. However, where is the support of the local businesses? Surely the few local bars and restaurants that have televisions show the game to their patrons, but I don’t see any signs of support from any place else. Is Chinatown not a Red Sox fan?
Speaking to Jon of Sun Sun Market, he says “business owners are focused on running their businesses.” However, why do these same businesses hang Christmas lights in December and decorations for Chinese New Year?
Growing up in Allston, I was exposed to the large Brazilian population in that neighborhood. This is a culture that is huge sports fans. I always knew when Brazil was playing soccer, especially when then won. Businesses would be filled with fans watching each game. Huge street parties seem to come out of no where, but why isn’t there something like this in Chinatown? What are we missing?
During the 2004 baseball season I was not living in Chinatown, but my neighborhood was definitely in great spirits when the Sox won. Surely we can bring the same spirit to Chinatown! So hang your Sox gear, get behind your home team and bring home another Championship.
October 14, 2007 at 12:53 am
My parents have been in NY for the past twenty five years and they finally pay somewhat attention to the Yankees due to Chien-Ming Wang. I think until a Chinese or Chinese-American player is on the Red Sox, that spirit probably won’t happen. Although, I did notice that the Red Sox Foundation and Wally was at the Oak Street Fair, so maybe we’re building up a young fan base. I know that there is a Taiwanese player in the minor league system (Single-A?) so let’s give it a few years. Go Sox!
October 14, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Great point Lana,
Hopefully it won’t take a whole generation for a change to occur. However, my grandfather was a huge Sox fan. There is hope.