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Bienvenidos! Happy Valentines Day!
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February is fabulously known as the month of “love.” It is a time to be grateful for our blessings and to express our appreciation. We would like to focus on our good fortune and encourage everyone to forge ahead and make a difference with your family, friends and your community. Volunteer to help someone or a nonprofit. One person can make such a world of difference! Your heart will be well rewarded.
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“Valentine & Quetzalcoatl”
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In honor of Valentines Day, we created an article about the history of chocolate. From the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to the chocolatiers’ boutiques of Beverly Hills, chocolate has been one of our favorite foods and a delicious gift for Valentines Day. We trace its growth from a ceremonial drink to a billion dollar industry. To learn more about this food of the Gods, see Valentine & Quetzalcoatl, a Chocolate Match Made in Heaven!
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Tribute to
Papo De Asis
(1949-2005)
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 Papo De Asis was a masterful artist, activist and a dear friend. His art routinely raised the collective consciousness of his viewers, forcing them to learn more about how governments had such a destructive impact upon the people and the environment. He worked diligently with the community and was the conscience of human rights violations and atrocities. He will be dearly missed and his inspiration to others will continue.
To view the Tribute to Papo De Asis and to view his artwork, click here!
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Annoucements:
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 Olverita's Village has re-opened it's door to the public, after being renovated for the past few months. Come visit their beautiful store and continue to enjoy the same great service and upgraded selection of items from Mexico and Latin America
The store is located upstairs at W-24 Olvera Street, where for almost two decades Martha Vasquez has been catering folklorico costumes, accessories, folk art, books, furniture, and crafts to local and national dance groups, teachers and celebrities. Olverita's Village provides a commitment to cultural awareness through its hospitality and family-like environment.
For more information visit: www.olveritas.com
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What’s Happening
in February 2005
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As Angelinos, we have been given the gift of living in so many cultures. This month, Olvera Street is proud to celebrate the traditions of life in México, France and China. We hope you will come and enjoy the festivities. Join us to learn more about these wonderful cultures and traditions with family and friends.
To view our Fiestas at Olvera Street for 2005, click here!
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Fiesta De La Candelaria
Wednesday
February 2
5 pm - 7 pm
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 Have you taken down the Christmas lights yet? If it’s 40 days past December 25, somewhere around February 2, it must be a Latin holiday called Fiesta De La Candelaria. The day marks the day Christ was presented in the temple by his parents, following the Jewish practice. Historically, Mexican families celebrate by "raising" the Christ Child figure from the nativity scene. The Christ figures and icons were also brought to the church to be blessed. Finally the nativity set was put away until the beginning of the next season’s Christmas celebrations.
The blessing begins on Olvera Street at 5 p.m. There will be free entertainment throughout the historic street and refreshments from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Mardi Gras
Tuesday
February 8
12 pm - 10 pm
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 American college students home from Paris in the 1820s brought the bizarre party rituals of Mardi Gras to New Orleans, Louisiana. The scholars had celebrated Mardi Gras in France, and now home, they saw no reason to stop.
The tradition has held, and today in New Orleans, Paris and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) means a traditional huge annual funfest.
Here in Los Angeles, it doesn't take much to awaken the spirits of Olvera Street, and Mardi Gras is a great excuse to join in. On Fat Tuesday, February 8, from the stroke of midnight until 10 p.m., Olvera Street will feature Brazilian singing and dancing, a colorful parade, floats, a crowning of Miss Olvera Street, a costume contest, and a burning of a piñata representing evil spirits.
To learn more about the history and our schedule of events click here!
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Chinese New Year Parade
Saturday
February 12
12 Noon
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 The Chinese Lunar New Year is the longest chronological record in history, dating from more than 4000 years ago. It will be “Gung Hay Faht Choy” as Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, February 12 with a 12 Noon New Year’s Parade from Olvera Street to Chinatown in Downtown Los Angeles.
The 4703 Year of the Rooster festivities will continue throughout the day on Olvera Street and Chinatown.
To learn more about the history and our schedule of events click here!
To learn about your Chinese Zodiac, click here!
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CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
4th Annual
“LANTERN FESTIVAL”
Saturday
February 19
12 pm - 6 pm
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 The following Saturday, February 19th, the 4th Annual Lantern Festival will be held at the Chinese American Museum at the El Pueblo Historic Monument on Olvera Street from Noon to 6 pm.
Lantern making workshops, Entertainment, Artisans, and Exhibits
There will be no charge for admission.
To learn more about the history and our schedule of events click here!
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Recent History
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 In January, historic Olvera Street near Downtown Los Angeles, created a reenactment of The Three Kings (Los Tres Reyes Magos) on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 6. The celebration of the Feast of Epiphany was complete with music, costumes, and a colorful procession of The Three Wise Men along Olvera Street. The event was free to the public.
For more information about the history of this event, click here!
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What’s New!
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Olvera-Street.com also has a new page, “Events Around Town,” to highlight events in our community. If you know of an event, please visit Olvera-Street.com to submit it.
We are currently developing much more for our visitors; we will also have an “Employment Opportunity” page and a children’s section coming soon.
Bookmark Olvera-Street.com and visit us often to find out about the latest arts, fundraisers, business mixers, screenings and much more. We hope you will visit us often in February and throughout 2005.
Please e-mail this page to anyone you think may be interested.
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Quote
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"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."
-- Janos Arany (1817-82), Hungarian poet
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May all your wishes and dreams come true.
We hope you will have a wonderful Valentines Day!
John Trausch, Editor & Ginette Rondeau, Director
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please contact our Webmaster@ProjectWWW.com
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