Jawanker wrote:
This is a funny thread, and I think that the OP, although a bit miffed, might realiize the score here.
However, I have met Brazilians and an Ukrainian at the KL so hope springs eternal.
I think he left with the idea that Brandon told him that the
Barrio Chino (<- that's a link)was full of Asian working chicas.
To be clear, the Costa Rican-created "Barrio Chino" is not a real "Chinatown" like San Francisco or NYC have with a dense Chinese origin population. It is a deliberately planned area that
represents Chinese culture and has (had) some Chinese restaurants (which can be found in other areas of San Jose).
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The creation of this Chinatown was controversial from the very beginning. One common criticism was the comparatively low presence of Asian property owners in that area of the city, despite the fairly significant concentration of local citizens of Asian origin. However, the Asian population remains mixed with Costa Ricans, who are the majority. This trend is expected to change over time.
Another point of contention was the creation of the neighborhood on a street popularly known as "Paseo de los Estudiantes" (Students' Walk), which begins at the emblematic Church of Our Lady of Solitude. Some conservatives questioned whether the project promoted disrespect for the character and religious traditions that have been rooted in the church for more than a century.
Furthermore, the original street name has historical significance to Costa Ricans, because it refers to students of Liceo de Costa Rica who fought against dictatorship and corruption. The name also refers to the daily transit of thousands of young people on their way to their schools for over a hundred years.
A final point of contention was the impact on the road network of the city, which was already swamped with traffic. 9th Street was an important artery of transportation to the southern end of the capital, and its absence has caused a increased traffic in the surrounding streets, especially during rush hour.
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