""You just sit in your little car box, and nobody talks to each other, and you don't get to do anything. But here, having this opportunity to walk, all of a sudden, you start seeing people. You see more and it's a different perspective of the city that you actually get to experience.""
""Everyone just has their own kind of reason to participate, whether it's for the pastries, the exercise, or the chance to connect with others in the community.""
The L.A. Bakery Walk, organized by Irene Chang, attracted over 2,000 participants, with 100 selected by lottery. This event involved walking more than 13 miles through L.A.'s Westside, stopping at six bakeries over eight hours. Participants enjoyed pastries while experiencing the city on foot, which contrasts with typical car travel. The event aims to foster community connections and highlight the growing wellness culture in L.A. by integrating physical activity with local culinary delights.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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