01/2008 - Chinese district in Santo Domingo to open

[psriches]

At the end of January the new Chinese district in Santo Domingo will be officially opened by President Leonel Fernández.


Entrance of the Chinese district


This will be the second largest Chinese district in the entire Caribbean, and the eighth largest in the world. Construction has taken a total of 10 years, although most of the building work has taken place during the last four years, under the current President. The district has been given an authentic Chinese flavour, with speciality shops, restaurants, decorative gates and dragons. The President thinks that the capital will be made more attractive by this colourful Chinese character, and that this could become another important tourist spot.

[PapiQueRico]

Are there many Chinese in SD? Havana has a decent sized "Bario Chino" History is often driven by $$. The Cubans outlawed slavery at about the same time that the work was finished on the Panama Canal. The Chinese who had built the canal were brought to Cuba to replace the slave labor.

[eldorob]

At the end of January the new Chinese district in Santo Domingo will be officially opened by President Leonel Fernández.


Entrance of the Chinese district


This will be the second largest Chinese district in the entire Caribbean, and the eighth largest in the world. Construction has taken a total of 10 years, although most of the building work has taken place during the last four years, under the current President. The district has been given an authentic Chinese flavour, with speciality shops, restaurants, decorative gates and dragons. The President thinks that the capital will be made more attractive by this colourful Chinese character, and that this could become another important tourist spot.

"Yeah, how's their Chinese?" (line from a movie, but what movie?)

Only been to the capital once, but I would plan a trip to see this. If they do have a fairly large Chinese pop, they must speak Spanish?

[Jimmydr]

"Yeah, how's their Chinese?" (line from a movie, but what movie?)

Only been to the capital once, but I would plan a trip to see this. If they do have a fairly large Chinese pop, they must speak Spanish?

Chances are they have money and are middle class or higher so their daughters won't be happy with un mil.

[Apos]

my cousin Vinny

"Yeah, how's their Chinese?" (line from a movie, but what movie?)

Only been to the capital once, but I would plan a trip to see this. If they do have a fairly large Chinese pop, they must speak Spanish?

although i believe the line is "how's your Chinese food?"

[Apos]

in the 70's there were about 700 Chinese in the DR, mostly in SD
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&ct=res...MNZCNdvbXmwyFA
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&ct=res...8L78H8ahjENyew

in 2002 there were about 10,000 Chinese in the DR
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&ct=res...MNZCNdvbXmwyFA

in 2005 about 15,000 Chinese in the DR
http://www.dr1.com/travelnews/archiv...ews020105.html

Are there many Chinese in SD? Havana has a decent sized "Bario Chino" History is often driven by $$. The Cubans outlawed slavery at about the same time that the work was finished on the Panama Canal. The Chinese who had built the canal were brought to Cuba to replace the slave labor.

[eldorob]

my cousin Vinnyalthough i believe the line is "how's your Chinese food?"

I stand corrected, they were in the diner talking to a local who was saying that they were famous for their "mud" when she inquired about the Chinese food...

That was a great movie...I fell in love with Marisa Tomei because of that movie..but that was a long time ago, I don't like white girls anymore

[Apos]

what makes you think that?

Chances are they have money and are middle class or higher so their daughters won't be happy with un mil.

i do agree that they may well not be interested on our $$$ but not for the reasons you mention.

[eldorob]

Chances are they have money and are middle class or higher so their daughters won't be happy with un mil.

True, but their might be some fun AMP's, no?

[Jimmydr]

True, but their might be some fun AMP's, no?

We will have to wait and see?

[Apos]

did you see her in this?
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...ad.php?t=83054

I stand corrected, they were in the diner talking to a local who was saying that they were famous for their "mud" when she inquired about the Chinese food...

That was a great movie...I fell in love with Marisa Tomei because of that movie..but that was a long time ago, I don't like white girls anymore

i think the scene is just after they arrive in town and they're talking to the guy in the overalls, about "mud in the tires", while looking at the car...not that it matters. great movie

[eldorob]

found it, it was on the sidewalk...she is a hottie

[JD426]

I literally just watched this movie in its entirety a couple days ago, and didnt recall that line at all.
this movie should have its own thread IMO. there are some funny little moments that go unnoticed unless you see it a couple times.




but anyway,
I look forward to checking out this chinese district in La Capital. Sounds like a great spot to hang in the afternoon,or dinner before heading out for the night.

[psriches]

Are there many Chinese in SD?

Can't tell you about the Chinese population in SD but i can tell you that the only thing Chinese about this new district is that entrance-way you see in the picture!

[Hemp]

So far in the few cities and towns i have visited in DR, the most asians i have seen was on the college campus.

[David Smash]

I seen a handful of Chinese people in Santiago. There is a few Chinese people with small restaurants there. Hell there are Chinese people in Uganda, Nigeria and Botswana.

[blacksultan]

My question is this: Are there going to be any Chinese hoes in the muthafucka??

[Cheeno]

I'll check this place out and take pics of it.

I had lunch with MrHappy in this area last year. At that time, the area was still under construction.

Most of the Chinese I have met in Santo Domingo are from Taiwan and not mainland China.

I think the DR has diplomatic relations with only Taiwan.

[MrHappy]

There are tons of Chinese in Santo Domingo.

Most of the cabanas in the city are owned and run by Chinese. (do you have any idea how many cabanas there are in SD?)

There are dozens if not hundreds of chinese restaurants(both schezuan and Madarin), along with the smaller chinese "pica pollos", all of which are chinese owned and operated, with only the waitresses being locals.

There are also many chinese jewelry stores, including the ones in the big malls.

And currently, there are about 6-7 different automobile brands from China being sold throughout the country, mainly by Chinese.

I took Cheeno to the Buen Sabor restaurant, a place you shouldn't even try to go to during lunch hour, unless waiting in line is your thing.

And, for what it's worth, the picture in the OP is from inside chinatown looking out, not from the outside looking in.

Also, interaction between chinese girls and outsiders is very strongly discouraged by their parents, guardians, etc. It is quite difficult to get them to even speak to you. Try it some time when you see one.

[knotty]

Also, interaction between chinese girls and outsiders is very strongly discouraged by their parents, guardians, etc. It is quite difficult to get them to even speak to you. Try it some time when you see one.

man, you ain't lying. you can do that here and get the same response.