Chinatown’s swap meets
Shoppers are caught in a mirror as others make their way through the swap meets at Saigon Plaza in Chinatown. There are many changes coming to Chinatown including wine bars, fancy office space, art galleries that could alter the future of the swap meets.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)A shopper is framed by clothing for sale at the swap meets in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Viola Long, 4, is lost in a sea of shoes for sale at the swap meets at Saigon Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Dolls rest on a shelf in a shop at the swap meets inside Dynasty Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)A woman is surrounded by clothing while waiting for customers at the swap meets at Dynasty Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Hong Ngyuen, 70, waits for customers in his section of the swap meets inside Dynasty Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Some shoppers take a break while others arrive at the swap meets in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Thomas Xu, owner of Golden Crown Company, is surrounded by his wares while waiting for customers at the swap meets at The Shop in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Piggy banks rest on a shelf in a shop at the swap meets inside Dynasty Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Shoppers are caught in a mirror at the swap meets at Dynasty Plaza in Chinatown.
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)A lone person sits in a doorway next to stalls that are closed at the swap meets in Chinatown.
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