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CROSSING SOUTH: Wok Museum & Chinesca

Host Jorge Meraz (left) examines Chinese artifacts at the Chinesca tour in Mexicali.
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Host Jorge Meraz (left) examines Chinese artifacts at the Chinesca tour in Mexicali.

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Step into the fascinating world of Chinese cuisine at the Wok Museum in Mexicali. Food is a great part of the culture brought from overseas.

Host Jorge Meraz tries his hand making Chinese food at the Wok Museum in Mexicali.
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Host Jorge Meraz tries his hand making Chinese food at the Wok Museum in Mexicali.

Next, we dive into the intriguing history of "La Chinesca" on a captivating Chinese history tour. We explore the underground Chinese town and deep Asian connections in Mexicali on this episode of CROSSING SOUTH.

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CROSSING SOUTH: Wok Museum & Chinesca

Season 13 Overview: With 8 new episodes coming to KPBS TV and the PBS App starting May 23, join CROSSING SOUTH host Jorge Meraz as he ventures to even more must-see Baja spots. This season, embark on a mesmerizing journey through “La Rumorosa” en route to Mexicali and San Felipe. In Mexicali, Jorge takes a deep dive into the “La Chinesca,” an underground Chinatown in Mexicali, a city known for its Chinese-Mexican fusion cuisine. Then, explore San Felipe with visits to a salt pool, an otherworldly glamping adventure, and experience the soulful vibes of the city’s Blues & Arts festival, along with its world-famous seafood scene. There's a lot to learn and fun to have right next door on CROSSING SOUTH.

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Host Jorge Meraz tries out ninja weapons at the Chinesca tour.
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Host Jorge Meraz tries out ninja weapons at the Chinesca tour.

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