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whynonamesopen t1_jdi7523 wrote

Reply to comment by ranyakumoschalkboard in TIL that Chinese Food was introduced into America during the California Gold Rush, starting in 1848. As 30,000 immigrants had arrived from the Canton region of China, the restaurants gave the predominantly male population a connection to home and provided gathering places for the Chinese community. by jdward01

In a similar vein the documentary In Search of General Tso explores the history of Chinese immigration patterns to America.

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Evening_Ad_1099 t1_jdifjr6 wrote

That was such a fun and insightful documentary. It gave me a deep appreciation for the immigrant experience.

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