So, How Many Filipinos Are Hiding in Boston?
Ever craved a steaming bowl of Adobo while strolling through the Boston Common? Wondered if you might stumble upon a hidden karaoke bar belting out Filipino classics? Well, you're not alone! Filipinos are a vibrant and growing community in the city, but just how many are there?
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The Great Filipino Census Caper
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Unfortunately, the US Census doesn't give us a city-specific breakdown of Filipinos. It's like they want to keep us guessing! But fear not, intrepid Filipino friend finder, because we've been digging. According to the folks at UMass Boston, the number of Filipinos (or Filipino Americans, to be precise) in the entire state of Massachusetts was around 25,842 in 2020. That's a pretty good chunk of lumpia!
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Boston's Hidden Little Manila
Now, Boston doesn't have a single, designated "Little Manila" neighborhood. Filipinos are spread out throughout the city, adding their unique flavor to different areas. However, Malden and Quincy are known to have larger Filipino populations. So, if you're looking for a taste of home, those might be good places to start your Filipino fiesta.
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Fun Fact! Filipino Nurses Take Over Beantown!
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Did you know that a big reason for the Filipino population boom is, you guessed it, nurses? Apparently, Boston's hospitals can't get enough of their compassion and, well, let's face it, they probably make the best hospital food around (just sayin').
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How Filipino Are You, Boston?
So, while we can't pinpoint the exact number of Filipinos in Boston, it's safe to say there's a thriving community with a love for good food, even better karaoke, and maybe even a Red Sox game or two (hey, you gotta assimilate a little, right?).
Feeling peckish for some more Filipino facts?
FAQ: How to Find Your Fellow Filipinos in Boston
- How to Hunt Down the Best Filipino Food: Search for restaurants like "Taqueria La Brasa" or "Pinoy Kitchen." Your taste buds will thank you.
- How to Unleash Your Inner Rock Star (Filipino Style): Check out "The Red Hook" in Dorchester for a night of Filipino karaoke!
- How to Find Filipino Community Events: The Philippine American Association of New England (PAANE) often hosts cultural events. Check out their website!
- How to Speak Filipino Like a Pro: Start with "Magandang araw po!" (Good morning!) and "Mabuhay!" (Live long!)
- How to Recognize a Fellow Filipino: Look for someone secretly stashing packets of banana ketchup in their purse. Just kidding (maybe). But seriously, Filipinos are friendly! Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation.
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