Manhattan Chinatown's 20th Anniversary Gala on November 17 to Honour Wonton Food, Lei, AABANY and David J. Louie Sr.

Manhattan's Chinatown will mark a milestone on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, when the Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation (CPLDC) and the Chinatown Business Improvement District host their 20th anniversary gala, themed "The Light We Carry Together," at 100 Feast & Lounge.

The organisers have announced four 2026 honorees. The Legacy Award goes to David J. Louie Sr. The Momentum Award goes to Wonton Food Inc., which has grown from a small noodle manufacturer into one of the nation's leading manufacturers of Asian food products.

The Trailblazer Award goes to Lei, named the 2026 James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant, which has brought national recognition to Manhattan's Chinatown. The Advocacy Award goes to the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), incorporated in 1989 to advance the meaningful participation of Asian American and Pacific Islander attorneys in the legal profession and promote the fair administration of justice.

For twenty years, the Chinatown Partnership says, it has worked alongside the community to preserve the neighbourhood's heritage while building a more resilient and vibrant future.

The gala is scheduled for the evening of November 17, and the organisers invite community members, businesses and supporters to join in recognising the individuals and organisations honoured this year.

Source: Chinatown Partnership Local Development Corporation

Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)

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