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#cultural-celebration

Thousands gather for annual Chinese New year Parade in downtown SF

The Chinese New Year Parade and Festival in San Francisco celebrated the Year of the Dragon with decorated floats.

The event showcased the long history and cultural significance of Asian Americans in San Francisco. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

3 months ago

Southern Brooklyn prepares to welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebration * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklynites celebrated the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, lion dances, speeches, and music.

The Year of the Dragon officially begins on February 11, and people born in this year are said to be good leaders with lots of energy and confidence. [ more ]

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BKReader

1 week ago

Laurie Cumbo Pops in Mashood Gown for Met Gala

Highlighting African fashion at prestigious events. [ more ]

BKReader

13 hours ago

Catch The New York African Film Festival in Harlem and Brooklyn

The 31st annual New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is set to celebrate over 80 films from 30+ countries with screenings and complimentary programming. [ more ]

BKReader

Silicon Valley real estate

Take Part In A Journey to 'Little Africa' With Brooklyn Academy of Music

Experience the celebration of African arts at BAM's 2024 DanceAfrica festival May 24-27, featuring Cie La Calebasse's traditional Cameroonian dances and music. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

Celebrating Chicano culture': San Jose parades for Cinco de Mayo

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo fosters cultural connection and pride generations later. [ more ]

Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Silicon Valley real estate

Symphony San Jose: From Screen to Stage | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Symphony music and motion pictures are a perfect union.

From Screen to Stage celebrates the overtures of Elfman, Shostakovich, and Korngold. [ more ]

Jackson Heights Post

3 days ago

Online Community Development

Assemblymember Raga hosts second annual AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Elmhurst Hospital - Jackson Heights Post

Celebrating diverse AAPI cultures during Heritage Month. [ more ]

KALTBLUT Magazine

13 hours ago

Berlin

ADIRA - first Arabic*-queer Drag Festival - KALTBLUT Magazine

ADIRA Drag Festival is a pioneer in celebrating Arab drag and music in Berlin, reclaiming narratives and honoring the Arabic-speaking cultures' relationship with drag. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Berlin

7 things you didn't know about the fabulously colourful Holi festival

Holi celebrates good triumphing over evil

Colors symbolize equality and unity [ more ]

Entrepreneur

2 weeks ago

Marketing

Cinco de Mayo Celebrates What? Marketing Leads to Confusion | Entrepreneur

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France in 1862, not Mexico's Independence from Spain. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Bold & beautiful Black History Month campaigns, from Urban Outfitters, Audible & more

Renowned brands and agencies are actively participating in celebrating Black History Month and amplifying narratives of Black resilience and culture.

Initiatives include Urban Outfitters' 'Freedom of Expression: Skate Expectations' campaign, which highlights roller skating as a form of self-expression for Black people in the post-civil rights era. [ more ]

Funcheap

3 weeks ago

JavaScript

Vallejo's 34 Annual Juneteenth Festival and Parade (2024)

Join Vallejo's 34th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green for free on June 15, 2024. [ more ]

Funcheap

4 weeks ago

Film

67th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 24-28)

SFFILM Festival is a celebration of innovative films worldwide and local Bay Area filmmakers, rooted in film appreciation and showcasing social change agents. [ more ]

Queerty

NYC LGBT

Quiz: How well do you know your gay slang?

Gay slang is a vibrant language connecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Terms offer a way to express identities, emotions, and foster connections within the community. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Social justice

A historic revolt, a forgotten hero, an empty plinth: is there a right way to remember slavery?

Celebrating Jamaica's cultural history through commemorating Chief Takyi Day

Acknowledging the significance of the largest uprising of enslaved Africans in the British empire in the 18th century [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Education

The world's largest Maori and Pacific Island school cultural festival in pictures

Polyfest celebrates cultural identity and brings communities together.

The event attracts thousands of participants and spectators showcasing diverse cultures. [ more ]

www.ocregister.com

Mission District

Mission San Juan Capistrano welcomes the Return of the Swallows

Cultural celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano

Participation of Native American tribes [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA Dodgers

Dodgers' minor league team unwittingly rebrands with a NSFW name

The Spanish word 'chaqueta' can mean jacket or slang for masturbation. The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes chose 'Chaquetas' as a nickname unaware of the second meaning. [ more ]

Funcheap

SF's Friday Night Market "Bhangra & Beats" (2024)

Bi-monthly night market in Downtown San Francisco with music, food, and shopping.

Event features Bhangra music, local artisans, and cultural celebration. [ more ]

Funcheap

SF's Friday Night Market "Bhangra & Beats" (2024)

Night market & block party returns to Downtown San Francisco in 2024 with music, food, shopping

Event features Bhangra music, local artisans, and cultural celebration [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

Donna's Chronicles,"The 59-year-old tradition that is the Imperial Court of San Francisco..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Imperial Court of San Francisco has a long-standing tradition of colorful and elaborate events.

The International Court System founded in San Francisco has grown to over 70 chapters in North America. [ more ]

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