Chinatown Night Market Returns to New York for Second Appearance on July 26

For the second time this summer, the Chinatown Night Market will be back with its favorite vendors selling banh mi, tea, sugarcane juice and more. It will return on Friday, July 26 from 8:00 PM to 11:45 PM at the Manhattan Bridge entrance at Forsyth Plaza and Forsyth Street.

The Chinatown Night Market debuted in 2021 and this year we see it as a three-part series; this will be its second appearance. The night market brings more than just delicious food to the playground, as it also serves as a celebration of Chinese culture and community with its performances and art.

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“The Chinatown Night Market is more than just a street fair. It’s an on-the-ground commitment to proudly claim space for our community in the face of increasing gentrification,” said Yin Kong, director of Think!Chinatown, which organizes the event.

Food vendors include an array of Chinatown favorites including Bánh Mì Cô Út, Grand Tea & Imports, Sugarcane Daddy, Kabisera, Mrs. Jiang’s Sweet Soups, Whistle & Fizz and Pho Master.

In addition to the food, the night market will host a number of Chinese dance performances from the New York Chinese Culture Center (also known as NYCCC). This non-profit cultural and educational institution was founded in 1974 and seeks to celebrate and understand Chinese culture through the arts in diverse communities. NYCCC performances can be seen on the Upper Plaza throughout the night at 8:45pm, 9:45pm, and 10:45pm, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for these performances. In addition to the dancing, Think!Chinatown’s resident DJ, DJ YiuYiu 瑤瑤, will provide the soundtrack for the evening.

“It’s a commitment on the ground to proudly claim space for our community in the face of increasing gentrification.”

The night market also offers artworks for purchase. These folk arts range from Xun Ye’s dough figurines to Mr. Huanh Jianting’s framed calligraphy and many others like Meifang Shi’s woven straw figurines and Yan Sui’s sugar paintings. So, not only will you be able to leave the market with a full belly, but also a souvenir of your evening and experience.

The Chinatown Night Market was launched as part of a post-pandemic recovery program aimed at reviving commercial activities in the neighborhood. The market also activated an underutilized public square to create a safe and culturally relevant space for the community.