Kolkata used to have a massive Chinese presence. More than 20,000 immigrants, mostly from the Hakka areas of southern China, lived and worked in Kolkata. They were businessmen, tanners, and restaurant owners. Most were British passport holders, and have left after Independence. However, about 10% remain. They speak Bengali, English, and some Hakka. They have made great contributions to the culinary diversity of Kolkata. Many street stalls serve "Hakka chow" noodles. I decided to take a walk to a Chinese temple near the center of the city. My friend (of Chinese descent) pointed me int he right direction. After some queries, I found it. There were three Chinese men sitting and smoking under framed pictures of Sun Yat Sen and Ganhdi. They were very happy to show a visitor around. Upstairs, there were the standard statues
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