Chinanews.com, November 5th. According to the US "World Journal" report, the "Chinatown Mural Project" in New York has been advancing since it started in August. Recently, the "Zodiac Dim Sum" mural at 100 Dwyson Street has also been completed; Tao Jin, a Chinese muralist, said, “When people pass by and smile happily, or stop to take a picture, they will achieve their goal”, hoping to bring vitality and good luck back to Chinatown and unite together to tide over the difficulties.

　　The initiator of the project, Chen Jialing, said that he has been looking for a muralist for many years, hoping to paint murals that conform to Chinese culture and reflect the life and culture of the residents of Chinatown; and now he has completed three works, from "Noodle Shop "Doves play mahjong" and then to "Chinese zodiac snacks", these murals with life-like characteristics gradually unfold on the streets of Chinatown.

Tao Jin said that since August, she has drawn several drafts according to different wall areas. In the second “Dove Playing Mahjong”, she had not thought about the costumes of the characters in the painting, but the drawing was on the same day. In the early morning, many Chinese elders went out to buy groceries in a cart, which gave her these "inspiration from life".

　　"Zodiac Dim Sum" is located in Diweichen Street near East Broadway. Chen Jialing said that this place is often a target for some people to draw ugly street graffiti. The community has spent many efforts to remove it, but new graffiti will be added in a few days. Appear, seriously affecting the street image and quality of life.

Tao Jin said that the painting started on October 27, but because of the continuous rainy weather last week, the paint was difficult to air dry, so it was not completed until this weekend.

　　The painting contains 12 zodiac signs, sitting in a tea restaurant with Chinese characteristics, enjoying various morning tea and snacks; Tao Jin said that sitting together is the most prominent feature of the Chinese New Year, but due to the epidemic, these It can't be achieved in a short period of time, and can only convey the warmth of the past through paintings.

Before the creation, the two asked everyone about their favorite dim sum on social media, “Siu Mai, chicken feet, rice noodles, etc. are all on the list.” Tao Jin said, and the next mural will still be created near East Broadway. , The theme will be "Dragon and Lion Dance".

(Zhang Chen)