Papaya salad is made fresh with a traditional mortar and pestle. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
The Mae Ting’s Coconut Cakes stand was set up in Bamboo Lane’s new night market. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
Music, food and arts workshops and demos draw crowds to Chinatown’s plazas. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
People crowd to Chinatown for the food fest/summer party Chinatown Summer Nights. (Betty Hallock / Los Angeles Times)
