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The history of the Chinese community in Kolkata tracing back over 200 years is highlighted. The region known as Old China Town served as a hub for Chinese immigrants, with great-grandfathers and grandfathers contributing to local herbal medicine and cuisine. The speaker's family, initially herbal doctors, gradually integrated into Indian society, adopting local customs and food habits. Their approach exemplifies the seamless blending of Chinese and Indian cultures, particularly through culinary innovation like adding green chili infusions and infusing Chinese sauces with local spices.