20th Annual Lotus Festival to Feature Asian Cultures
The 20th annual Lotus Festival will open today near the lotus flowers of Echo Park.
The event seeks to promote an atmosphere of understanding, bringing together various Asian and Pacific Islander communities for two days of cultural exchange.
It will feature ethnic dances, music, martial arts, drama and other forms of entertainment performed by Asian and Pacific Islander groups. Activities for children include dragon boat races, a carnival and an animal farm.
Saturday’s events will culminate with a fireworks display over Echo Park Lake at 9 p.m.
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