For all you martial arts enthusiasts and Bruce Lee fans, there’s some exciting news brewing in San Francisco’s Chinatown! After a two-year quest, a local effort to erect a statue of the legendary martial artist is gaining some serious momentum. Picture this: Bruce Lee, immortalized in bronze, striking a pose from his iconic film “Enter the Dragon”. How fabulous would that be?

The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum (CHSA) has kicked off this project with a press conference where even former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown showed up to give it a little star power. Everybody loves Bruce, right? The CHSA has been dropping hints about what this statue will look like and believe us, it’s going to be epic. You can almost hear the theme music now.

But wait, we’re talking about San Francisco here, not every idea in this city comes with a trust fund. Despite the excitement, there are still some roadblocks on the way to bronze immortality. The money isn’t in the bag yet. The CHSA is calling on the community to help out with fundraising, aiming for a cool $150,000, because what’s a statue without a little public love (and cash)?

In a recent press release, they urged folks to pledge 1:1 for the project, meaning for every dollar you chip in, they’re hoping to find someone else to match it. So, if you’re loaded or just feeling generous and you love the idea of Bruce watching over Chinatown, now’s your chance to shine.

The ongoing “We Are Bruce Lee” exhibit at the CHSA Museum is a great place to come celebrate Bruce’s legacy with artifacts and art galore. But remember, this statue rollout might not happen overnight. With funding still pending and no permanent home secured in Chinatown just yet, we’re in for a wait.

So let’s keep our fingers crossed! Who knew bringing Bruce Lee back to Chinatown would come with this many twists and turns? If you want to be a part of this monumental tribute, literally, keep an eye on the CHSA’s social media and show some support.

Maybe one day, you’ll be able to snap that Insta pic with Bruce Lee himself. Fingers crossed, and wallets ready!