Madame Miriam Ferrer Hosts Chinatown Walking Tour led by Fil-Am Julie Hudson for Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps

Madame Miriam Ferrer Hosts Chinatown Walking Tour led by Fil-Am Julie Hudson for Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps

San Francisco, CA , 9 February 2024 – Madame Miriam M. Ferrer, spouse of Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer, hosted a walking tour of San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown for the Legion of The San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC).

The tour was led by Ms. Julie Zarate Hudson, a Filipino-American who is a long-time volunteer and coordinator with the San Francisco City Guides. Through Ms. Hudson’s expertise and knowledge, LSFCC members were able to explore San Francisco Chinatown’s bustling streets and appreciate its rich multicultural history and tradition.

In her welcome remarks, Madame Ferrer expressed her gratitude to members of the LSFCC for their participation and enthusiasm to learn about the importance of the shared experiences of immigrants in San Francisco including Filipinos who account for the second highest number of Asian immigrants in California.

Highlights of the tour included visits to historic landmarks, such as Portsmouth Square, and famous alleyways adorned with colorful murals such as Ross Alley, known for the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, and Wentworth Alley, nicknamed Salted Fish Alley for the salted fish sold there in the late 1800s.

Ms. Hudson also touched on the struggles of immigrant Asian Communities in the late 1800s and 1970s about employment and housing issues. She also mentioned that presently Asian community groups are actively involved in providing support to the needs of immigrants, in addition to the preservation of Chinatown’s history and heritage.

The tour finale is a lighthearted gathering for lunch, featuring the seasonal Dungeness crab at a local restaurant. END