The 42nd Lotus Festival will celebrate the people and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The lotus is a significant and storied flower in many parts of the world, and the Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake has spent over four decades honoring several heritages through dance, music, and other activities, all as the local lotuses reach their perfect peak bloom. As always, there will be live cultural dances and entertainment, artisans, boutiques, community booths, a food court, dragon boat races, a children’s area, and an eco-friendly
area. The 2023 host country will be Indonesia.
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42nd Lotus Festival
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Free Citizenship Classes
Free Citizenship classes. Learn the civics, government, interview, and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. Students must have a green card.
TEAM TAIKO JAPANESE DRUM LESSONS
Taiko is a drumming practice originating from Japan that has become a global phenomenon over the last several decades. World-renowned taiko artist ManMan Mui teaches drumming patterns over 8-week sessions. Lessons include developing rhythm, body awareness, and technique as students make music together as a team. Team Taiko is open to all, from beginners to seasoned musicians.
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JUST LIKE US
Just Like Us by Karen Zacarías. Inspired by the bestselling book by Helen Thorpe and now more timely than ever, this non-fiction play follows four Latina teenage girls whose close-knit friendship is put to the test when each finds her opportunities in life dictated by immigration status—or lack thereof. Check the website for ticket prices.
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The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds
The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds, a meta-theatrical work written by the real Rickérby Hinds, was commissioned by Latino Theater Company and developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group. An Afro Latino playwright, blocked by the challenge of writing what he believes will be his final play, summons characters from some of his previous plays for inspiration — only to confront chaos, comedy and a deeper understanding of his identity and the true meaning of success. Check the…
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on a Broadway stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.