ASA NorCal In-Person Event
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Explore the Oldest Chinatown in North America
Led by David Lei
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm · Walking Tour
12:00 pm–1:30 pm · Dim sum lunch at the historic Lai Hong Lounge (est. 1.5–2 hours)
Fee: $35 members / $45 non-members (lunch included)
CE Credits: TBD
Limited space available.
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About the Tour
Join the NorCal Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers for a special guided walking tour of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown led by renowned local historian and community leader David Lei.
This immersive tour will explore the rich cultural, history, art collection, and hidden stories of one of the oldest and most vibrant Chinatowns in North America. Participants will gain deeper insight into the neighborhood’s role in shaping Chinese American history and its continuing influence on the cultural landscape of San Francisco.
This program offers a unique opportunity for appraisers and cultural professionals to better understand the artistic, historical, and social contexts that inform Chinese American material culture and heritage. Dim sum lunch will follow at the historic Lai Hong Lounge.
About the Guide
David Lei
David Lei is a community leader, historian, and educator dedicated to preserving and sharing Chinese American history and culture. After beginning his career as a social worker in San Francisco’s Chinatown and later working in international business, he retired in 2003 and focused on community building, youth education, and the arts. David has presented on Chinese American art, history, and culture at institutions across North America, including the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, the Chinese Historical Society of America, UC Berkeley, the Commonwealth Club, and numerous museums and cultural organizations. He has also contributed his expertise to media and documentary projects, including serving as a contributor to PBS’s American Experience.
David has been involved with San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade since 1965, serving as parade director and continuing today as its cultural advisor, helping to preserve one of the city’s most important cultural traditions.
Registration
$35 members / $45 non-members (lunch included)
CE Credits: TBD
Limited space available.
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