{"id":98900144,"date":"2019-05-13T16:45:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T20:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98900144"},"modified":"2019-07-10T02:35:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T06:35:14","slug":"asian-pacific-festivals-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/asian-pacific-festivals-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Love to Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage? Check Out These Festivals Across America!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States\u00a0is indeed a melting pot of cultures from around the world, and one of the nation’s most vibrant communities is the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As this group has flourished and is represented in major cities from coast to coast and from north to south, it’s not very difficult to find great events that\u00a0celebrate their vibrant colors, cultural practices, and culinary delights.<\/p>\n

Here are just a few events across the US where you can dive headfirst into the rich history, proud present,\u00a0and optimistic future of\u00a0Asian Pacific Americans. So\u00a0start looking for\u00a0last minute flight deals to one of these locations so you can be both educated and entertained on your next vacation!<\/p>\n

Lantern Festival – Philadelphia<\/h2>\n

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The practice of lighting lanterns was born of an interesting Chinese legend. During the time of the Han dynasty, a crane was said to have flown down from heaven to earth.\u00a0As the creature was beautiful, villagers on earth soon hunted down the bird and killed it. The Jade Emperor of heaven was furious, as the crane was his treasured pet. He swore to unleash his fury on earth by raining down fire on\u00a0the 15th day of the first Lunar month. A wise man advised the villagers on earth to light red lanterns and set off fireworks, so that it would appear that the village was already on fire, thus pacifying the angry Jade Emperor. This began a unique Chinese tradition that has lasted centuries. The City of Brotherly Love may seem an unlikely location for this age-old cultural practice to be celebrated, but in early May each year, Philadelphia’s historic Franklin Square is awash with hundreds of intricately crafted lanterns illuminated with thousands of LEDs. The modern lanterns depict various\u00a0symbols and legends of Chinese culture and mythology and are sure to\u00a0elicit “oohs” and “aahs” from both\u00a0children and adults alike. This is one festival that’s sure to be an unforgettable experience the next time you visit Philly!<\/p>\n

Fiesta Asia – Washington D.C.<\/h2>\n
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