All posts by Christian Budhi

From Fresh Fish Cutter to Loving Father

May 22, 2014 Christian Budhi

Chop. Chop. Splat. The sound of meat and fish being cut and passed back and forth fills the room for 10 hours of his day. The beckoning of customers, poking holes through this blanket of sounds, asking for two pounds of fish or three of pork. “Can I have that fish? And can you clean the … Continue Reading ››

China, Immigrant Interviews, Second Generation Immigrants

Donald Fung’s Interview as told to Christian Budhi

May 22, 2014 Christian Budhi

My Parents Home My parents came from a city called Guangzhou and lived ordinary lives their. I have visited there three times and I would best describe it as a city similar in size to New York City. I’d say that it’s actually really nice there. The streets are crowded though, there very messy because they … Continue Reading ››

Walking Tour

Sunset Park

March 13, 2014 Christian Budhi

Welcome to Sunset Park! This place has gone through so many ethnic changes throughout the years, but has ultimately become a home to a large Mexican and Chinese community. We're here to talk about the Chinese immigrant part of this neighborhood, so let's go! Follow us on our audio tour. Hopefully nothing goes wrong.

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Asia, Immigration Narrative

Filipino Parties

March 9, 2014 Christian Budhi

Both of my parents came to America from the Philippines, but that fact has never been a topic of conversation in my family. Whenever we talk about the Philippines in our household, usually it’s only about family that currently live there or about the various things my father did as a child. I like to … Continue Reading ››