Culture
Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dia
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an occasion that celebrates the connection between the living and those who have embarked on their spiritual journey beyond this realm. At the core of this celebration lie the Dia de los Muertos altars, which are beautifully adorned structures that serve as sacred spaces of
From May 31 – June 11, Long Beach Architecture Week (LBAW) will be hosting an event series that will give community members the chance to explore the city’s rich architecture through tours, educational talks, and community events. From the historic Villa Riviera that towers over downtown to the decorated structures on the Long Beach Harbor
El Cinco de Mayo es una celebración cultural popular aquí en los Estados Unidos, con la mayor celebración teniendo lugar aquí en Los Ángeles. Aunque el día festivo no se celebra ampliamente en México, el Cinco de Mayo en los Estados Unidos ha adquirido un significado completamente diferente y se utiliza como una forma de
Cinco de Mayo is a popular cultural celebration here in the U.S. with the largest celebration taking place right here in Los Angeles. Although the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, U.S. Cinco De Mayo has taken on a whole different meaning in the U.S. and is used as a way to celebrate Mexican
Pride is an important celebration that commemorates the progress made in the advancement of LGBTQ civil rights. These celebrations have played a vital role in providing a platform for members of the community to advocate for equality, express their identities, and celebrate love and acceptance. The history of where Pride events all started is notably
On January 27th, we will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a concentration camp in Nazi Germany and site of one of history’s most heinous acts: The genocide of over six million Jews. On this day, we pause to honor those whose lives were taken during
Participating Black-Owned Restaurants and Food Businesses to Offer Specials; Collaborative Pop-ups Scheduled for January 24 and January 26 Long Beach, CA – January 16, 2023 – Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as over two dozen of Black-owned local restaurants and food businesses will offer special menu items and special pricing when the
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Long Beach is hosting its 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr Parade and Celebration this coming Saturday, January 14th. The parade will kickoff at Anaheim St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. at 10 am. A celebration at the Martin Luther King
The story of the Three Wise Men, also known as the Magi, goes back to Biblical times. In the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, it is said that a group of wise men from far away lands followed a star in the sky and arrived at Bethlehem just after Jesus was born. The three wise
