East meets West

Controversy hits San Francisco over the new bill on the ban of shark fin. Shark fin soup is a Chinese delicacy served at weddings and banquets.

The bill is passing through the Legislature banning the sales, distribution and possession of shark fin. 

With over one third of San Francisco being Asian, this bill is dividing the Chinese community between old Chinese immigrants and the Chinese Americans.

According to Huffingtonpost.com, 218 out of 600 registered voters were Chinese Americans and 70 percent voted in favor over the ban of shark fin. This show that the Chinese delicacy is losing it's popularity upon the younger generations of Chinese Americans.

Although I am Chinese American, I am against the ban of shark fin because it is a part of my culture. My sister and I grew up eating shark fin and see it as part of our tradition. And for my wedding, I would like to serve shark fin soup at my banquet.

The talk on the ban of shark fin is a big factor in this year's mayoral race. With three Asian American candidates, this issue can be the determining factor for the race.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/07/shark-fin-ban-san-francisco_n_858915.html