Growing up as one of thousands of Asians living in the Bayside/Flushing area of Queens was boring to say the least. I struggled with the dearth of cultural significance found in this humdrum town (that of the true Americana influence), one void of the hyperactive surging energy found in the city streets of Manhattan. I was surrounded by tricked out honda civics driven by short little Asian boys awkwardly assimilating to a quieter, cheesier hip…
Asian FEASTival
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wow, sounds like a cool event. technically speaking, i'm originally from Flushing, but it sounds like a different experience than yours because i was so young and not Asian. i love looking at my kindergarten and first-grade class pics from Q24 — it was such an interesting mix of kids. but my old neighborhood is pretty much gone now and it's all Indian and Chinese there. i'm not complaining though. i love going to Flushing for the food.