Showing posts with label = Chinatowns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label = Chinatowns. Show all posts
Indonesia - Year of Snake 2025
Sam Poo Kong Temple - the oldest Chinese temple of Semarang with Year of Snake 2025 stamps used. Thanks to Seno of Semarang, Java, Indonesia.
My Postcard Collection of Chinatowns Worldwide
This is the list of my postcard collection Chinatown or streets with Chinese signs around the world.
I always enjoy visiting Chinatowns in New York, Boston, San Francisco and LA whenever I was in the USA. I have also visited the Chinatowns of Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Saigon, Yokohama, Nagasaki and Soho Chinatown of London.
My postcard collection of Chinatown worldwide so far:
- Argentina: Buenos Aires Chinatown
- Australia: Adelaide; Brisbane; Sydney Chinatowns
- Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Canada: Montreal; Toronto; Vancouver; Victoria Chinatowns
- Hong Kong: Central; Tsimshatsui
- Indonesia: Semarang Chinatown
- Japan: Kobe; Nagasaki; Yokohama Chinatown
- Macau: Macau
- Malaysia: George Town; Kuala Lumpur Petaling Street; Melaka Jonker Street; Kuala Terengganu Kampung Cina
- Philippines: Manila Chinatown
- Singapore: Chinatown
- South Korea: Incheon Chinatown
- Thailand: Bangkok Yaowarat Chinatown
- Taiwan: New Taipei City
- United Kingdom: Manchester Chinatown
- USA: Chicago; Los Angeles; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco Chinatowns
Wanted/Missing Chinatown postcards:
Australia = Melbourne; Perth Chinatown,
Canada = Calgary; Edmonton; Ottawa; Winnepeg Chinatowns,
France = Paris Chinatown,
India = Kolkata Tangra; Mumbai Chinatowns,
Indonesia = Jakarta Glodok Chinatown,
Iran = Gachsaran (Mahale chiniha),
Ireland = Dublin Parnell Stree,
Madagascar = Chinatown,
Mauritius = Chinatown,
Netherlands = Amsterdam; Rotterdam; The Hague Chinatowns,
Peru = Lima Chinatown,
Philippines = Davao City; Cebu,
South Africa = Johannesberg's Derreck Avenue in Cyrildene Chinatown,
UK = Brimingham; Liverpool; London; Newcastle upon Tyne Chinatowns,
USA = Boston; Detroit; Honolulu; Oakland, Portland; Washington DC Chinatowns,
Vietnam = Ho Chi Minh City Cholon Chinatown
I always enjoy visiting Chinatowns in New York, Boston, San Francisco and LA whenever I was in the USA. I have also visited the Chinatowns of Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Saigon, Yokohama, Nagasaki and Soho Chinatown of London.
My postcard collection of Chinatown worldwide so far:
- Argentina: Buenos Aires Chinatown
- Australia: Adelaide; Brisbane; Sydney Chinatowns
- Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Canada: Montreal; Toronto; Vancouver; Victoria Chinatowns
- Hong Kong: Central; Tsimshatsui
- Indonesia: Semarang Chinatown
- Japan: Kobe; Nagasaki; Yokohama Chinatown
- Macau: Macau
- Malaysia: George Town; Kuala Lumpur Petaling Street; Melaka Jonker Street; Kuala Terengganu Kampung Cina
- Philippines: Manila Chinatown
- Singapore: Chinatown
- South Korea: Incheon Chinatown
- Thailand: Bangkok Yaowarat Chinatown
- Taiwan: New Taipei City
- United Kingdom: Manchester Chinatown
- USA: Chicago; Los Angeles; New York; Philadelphia; San Francisco Chinatowns
Wanted/Missing Chinatown postcards:
Australia = Melbourne; Perth Chinatown,
Canada = Calgary; Edmonton; Ottawa; Winnepeg Chinatowns,
France = Paris Chinatown,
India = Kolkata Tangra; Mumbai Chinatowns,
Indonesia = Jakarta Glodok Chinatown,
Iran = Gachsaran (Mahale chiniha),
Ireland = Dublin Parnell Stree,
Madagascar = Chinatown,
Mauritius = Chinatown,
Netherlands = Amsterdam; Rotterdam; The Hague Chinatowns,
Peru = Lima Chinatown,
Philippines = Davao City; Cebu,
South Africa = Johannesberg's Derreck Avenue in Cyrildene Chinatown,
UK = Brimingham; Liverpool; London; Newcastle upon Tyne Chinatowns,
USA = Boston; Detroit; Honolulu; Oakland, Portland; Washington DC Chinatowns,
Vietnam = Ho Chi Minh City Cholon Chinatown
Argentina - Buenos Aires Chinatown
Barrio Chino - Belgrano - Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thanks to Marina of Argentina.
Australia - Adelaide Chinatown
Adelaide Chinatown is located in Central Market, Adelaide, Southern Australia. Nice stamps used. Thanks to Graeme from Adelaide.
Australia - Brisbane Chinatown
Cross the bridge to the right and you will be in Fortitude Valley, the heart of the Chinatown of Brisbane. Fortitue is the name of the first ship that brought early immigrants to this part of Australia. Thanks to Lorraine for this nice card.
Brunei - Teng Yun Temple, Bandar Seri Begawan
Teng Yun Temple in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Thanks to Alfie of Brunei.
Canada - Montreal Chinatown Gate
Postcard 1
Montreal Chinatown with pedestrians carrying umbrellas due to rain. A postcard matches my two collecting themes - Chinatowns worldwide and people carry umbrellas. Thanks to Isabella of Montreal, Canada.
Montreal Chinatown with pedestrians carrying umbrellas due to rain. A postcard matches my two collecting themes - Chinatowns worldwide and people carry umbrellas. Thanks to Isabella of Montreal, Canada.
Postcard 2
A postcard prepaid postcard of illustration of Montreal Chinatown Gate by Canada Post. Thanks to Lynda of Canada. A great addition of postcard collection of Chinatown worldwide. 
Canada - Toronto Chinatown
Postcard 1
A colorful postcard of Toronto Chinatown with nice Canadian stamps used. Thanks to Michael of Luxembourg who was in Toronto on Nov 5, 2010, temperature 5 deg C after travelling from San Diego which was at 30 deg C.
Postcard 2
Great card of Toronto Chinatown in Canada. Nice set of stamps of airplanes used. Thanks so much to Sue of Canada.
A colorful postcard of Toronto Chinatown with nice Canadian stamps used. Thanks to Michael of Luxembourg who was in Toronto on Nov 5, 2010, temperature 5 deg C after travelling from San Diego which was at 30 deg C.
Postcard 2
Great card of Toronto Chinatown in Canada. Nice set of stamps of airplanes used. Thanks so much to Sue of Canada.
Canada - Vancouver Chinatown
Three postcards of Vancouver Chinatown were sent by Tam from Canada. Thanks so much.
Postcard 1
Night market view of Vancouver Chinatown, Bristish Columbia, Canada
Postcard 2
View of Kuo Kong Silk shop, circa 1967.
Postcard 3
Artist painting of the Lion Dance in Vancouver Chinatown.
Postcard 1
Night market view of Vancouver Chinatown, Bristish Columbia, Canada
Postcard 2
View of Kuo Kong Silk shop, circa 1967.
Postcard 3
Artist painting of the Lion Dance in Vancouver Chinatown.
Canada - Victoria Chinatown
A panaromic night view of Victoria Chinatown of British Columbia, Canada. Thanks to Tam of Canada.
Hong Kong - Central Pottinger Street - Kowloon Tsimshatsui
Postcard 1 - Pottinger Street, Central - Hong Kong Island
Imagine running up or down these small steps being chased by a gang member or police as in a Hong Kong movie. Cool postcard of Pottinger Street or Stone Step Street in Central on Hong Kong island. Hong Kong began an English Colony in the 19th century and was given back to China in 1997. Thanks to CC of Hong Kong for this nice postcard with a special edition stamp.
Postcard 2 - Nathan Road, Golden Mile of Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
I stayed several weeks in the business district of Tsimshatsui. The touristy Kowloon shopping area like Nathan Road (Golden Mile) are busy day and night. The neon lights are bright and compete with each other to overwhelm the streets and shoppers. I always enjoy eating in Hong Kong. Dim sum is superb. Thanks to Aurther for this bright and colorful postcard of Hong Kong.
Imagine running up or down these small steps being chased by a gang member or police as in a Hong Kong movie. Cool postcard of Pottinger Street or Stone Step Street in Central on Hong Kong island. Hong Kong began an English Colony in the 19th century and was given back to China in 1997. Thanks to CC of Hong Kong for this nice postcard with a special edition stamp.
Postcard 2 - Nathan Road, Golden Mile of Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
I stayed several weeks in the business district of Tsimshatsui. The touristy Kowloon shopping area like Nathan Road (Golden Mile) are busy day and night. The neon lights are bright and compete with each other to overwhelm the streets and shoppers. I always enjoy eating in Hong Kong. Dim sum is superb. Thanks to Aurther for this bright and colorful postcard of Hong Kong.
Indonesia - Java - Semarang Chinatown
View of 8 Chinese temples of Chinatown of Semarang, Java, Indonesia. Nice zodiac animal stamps used - year of chicken, pig and dog. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia.
Indonesia - Sulawesi - Manado Chinatown
Ban Hian Kiong Chinese Temple established in 1819 in Manado in North Sulawesi. Beautiful lunar year stamps. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia.
Japan - Kobe Chinatown
This is a cool postcard of Kobe Chinatown - Nankinmachi. It was sent unwritten inside an envelope together with two used Japanese Animal zodiac stamps that I was looking for. Thanks to Hiro of Japan.
Japan - Nagasaki Chinatown
The Gate of Nagasaki Chinatown all lighted up during the Chinese Lantern Festival. This is a great addition to my Chinatown worldwide postcard collection. Thanks to Carola who is from Netherlands and currently living in Nagasaki, Japan. Dank u wel - Doumo arigatou.
Japan - Yokohama Chinatown
Postcard 1
I have been to Yokohama and went by the Chinatown. Great to get this Yokohama Chinatown with a special China-Japan stamp. New gate rebuilt in 1989. Thanks so much to Kyoko-san, doumo arigatou.
Postcard 2
Older view of Yokohama Chinatown with the Old gate built in 1955 and rebuilt in 1989. Thanks to Hiro for sending this vintage card.
I have been to Yokohama and went by the Chinatown. Great to get this Yokohama Chinatown with a special China-Japan stamp. New gate rebuilt in 1989. Thanks so much to Kyoko-san, doumo arigatou.
Postcard 2
Older view of Yokohama Chinatown with the Old gate built in 1955 and rebuilt in 1989. Thanks to Hiro for sending this vintage card.
Macau - San Ma Lou Street
Avenue de Almeida Ribeiro is called Xin Ma Lu in Mandarin or San Ma Lou in Cantoneese, Macau. Thanks to Kuanlong of Macau. Nice Macau UNESCO World Heritage stamp used.
Malaysia - George Town - Penang Island
George Town in Penang is one large Chinatown. Here is the busy street of Cintra Street. The Chinese dialect spoken is Hokkien similar to Taiwanese - a dialect from Fujian Province, China.
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur - Petaling Street
Postcard 1
The open streete of Petaling Street had been transformed over the years with a pedestrian roof and yet bustling as ever. I often visit whenever in Kuala Lumpur to sample the street food amidst the shoppers. An nice addition to my postcard collection of Chinatowns worldwide.
Postcard 2
Kuala Lumpur was founded as a tin mining town by the Chinese Hakka Capitan Yah Ah Loy. Postcard shows the view of busy Petaling Street before the overhead roofs are installed. The main Chinese dialect spoken in Kuala Lumpur is Cantonese which is widely spoken in Hong Kong and people in Guangzhou city and Guangdong province of China.
The open streete of Petaling Street had been transformed over the years with a pedestrian roof and yet bustling as ever. I often visit whenever in Kuala Lumpur to sample the street food amidst the shoppers. An nice addition to my postcard collection of Chinatowns worldwide.
Postcard 2
Kuala Lumpur was founded as a tin mining town by the Chinese Hakka Capitan Yah Ah Loy. Postcard shows the view of busy Petaling Street before the overhead roofs are installed. The main Chinese dialect spoken in Kuala Lumpur is Cantonese which is widely spoken in Hong Kong and people in Guangzhou city and Guangdong province of China.
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