The 'A Bridge Between Cultures: Shalom Dragon' festival was held in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, to celebrate Jewish and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, emphasizing shared cultural values and resilience against rising discrimination. Organized by local leaders and community organizations, the event included various activities such as classes, performances, and arts, aiming to promote inclusivity and solidarity between the two cultures. Council Member Susan Zhuang and former Council Member Mark Treyger highlighted the need for proactive community-building rather than only reacting to hate incidents, making this festival an annual tradition to foster unity.
Council Member Susan Zhuang emphasized the festival's aim to foster inclusivity and cultural embrace amidst rising hate crimes, stating that community connections should be proactive rather than reactive to violence.
Mark Treyger remarked that events like A Bridge Between Cultures should ideally unite communities, noting that traditionally, gatherings occurred only in response to hate crimes, indicating a need for ongoing collaboration.
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