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<p>An exhibit highlighting the history and contributions of Toisanese in America is opening at the A &amp; C Cultural Center located at 76 Mott Street.  The exhibit is curated by Kim Mui who also teaches conversational Cantonese &amp; Toisanese in online ZOOM classes.  The exhibit begins July 15 and runs through September 2.  Saturdays only.</p>
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<p>Chinese immigration to America began in the mid-1800s.  Most of the immigrants were men from a poor region known as Toisan or Hoisan in Kwangtung province.  The dominant dialect spoken in Chinatowns across the country was Toisanese or Hoisan-wa until the late 1960s when an influx of Cantonese speaking Chinese immigrated from Hong Kong. </p>
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<p>This is a good opportunity for all to learn about the Chinese Railroad workers, the Chinese Exclusion Act and everyday life of early Chinese settlers and their contributions... </p>
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