Thai tea
Coconut soup with shrimp
My friend decided to get the chicken Pad Thai which is another classic dish, it was equally good and was quite filling, I like adding the peanut bits they provide and red pepper flakes.
I find it funny when I see gangsters use alternative when crossing out the enemy neighborhoods much like this sign I seen in the parking lot on Echo park blvd, They got the word Diamond st programmed to be hated and unfortunately this Diamond towing company is going to get their signs crossed out because of that.
Photo of the lotus blooms in the past
| What: | 31st Anniversary of the Lotus Festival sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks |
| DATES: | Friday, July 11, 2008 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, California, is located on Park Avenue between Glendale Avenue and Echo Park Boulevard, just north of the Hollywood (101) and Pasadena (110) freeway junction, near Dodger Stadium |
| MISSION: | The mission of the Lotus Festival is to develop, promote and create an atmosphere of understanding in which Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California are brought together for one (1) evening and two (2) days of cultural sharing. The Festival also seeks to preserve and enlighten the public with a sampling of distinctly different and unique Asian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions through displays, art, music, dance and food. |
| HIGHLIGHTS: | The Friday Night Jazz Series on Friday July 11, 2008 and Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m., to earmark the celebration of the 31st Lotus Festival, which include live music, dance and entertainment from a variety of performers representing many of the diverse countries of Asia and the Pacific Islands. This year, the Festival will highlight the people and cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands. A fabulous fireworks display over Echo Park Lake will take place both Friday night and conclude the day's activities Saturday at 9:00 p.m. with the legendary Taiko Drummers playing in the background. Asian and Pacific Islander personalities from the media and acting professions will act as emcees/hosts during this two-day event. Artisans-at-work will be on hand to demonstrate their skills on the beautifully decorated Flower Island Pavilion. Their artwork illustrates their spirit, tradition and pride of the Asian and Pacific Islander handiwork. This includes: paper-cutting, hand painted scrolls, calligraphy, plant and flower expertise, fish, birds and other Asian artifacts and wares. The Health Fair will feature educational lectures on holistic fitness. Other services to be provided include: free screenings, information and referrals. The Community Services will feature a variety of organizations offering free information, assistance and referrals in areas of employment, social services, immigration, legal services, education, housing and translating. The Art Show Exhibit will feature artwork with the “Lotus Flower” theme. The 2008 exhibit will be opening for viewing during Festival hours at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 850 Echo Park Avenue, located across the street from the boathouse. The International Boutiques will offer a variety of Asian and Pacific Islander items and gifts for sale including clothing, jewelry, artwork, hand-made crafts, incense, body oils and much more. The Children's Courtyard will give children the opportunity to learn Asian and Pacific Islander arts & crafts, enjoy live music, stories, songs and dances. The Queens and their Courts representing local communities will be in native dresses. Dragon Boat Races are held both days with media, community service groups, political and business organizations, local colleges and universities whom will be competing for awards, while enjoying a day on the lake. The Food Booth area will provide a variety of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine that will feature enticing delicacies, and exotic beverages which are traditional to the Asian and Pacific Island Cultures. |
| CONTACT: | Lotus Festival Department of Recreation and Parks 3900 West Chevy Chase Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039 (213) 485-1310; FAX (213) 485-8746 Email: Lotus.Festival@lacity.org Website: www.laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.hTM |
Elysian Park is the city's oldest public park and, at 575-acres, the second largest after
In 1769, Gaspar de Portola and Father Juan Crespi camped on the river bank opposite Buena Vista Hill near the
In 1781, the Pueblo of
One of the first American official acts was the Ord Survey of 1849 to record the boundaries of these Pueblo Lands so they could be auctioned to produce city revenue. Elysian Park was then known as Rock Quarry Hills for the building stone mined in the area. But instead of being sold, the Rock Quarry Hills area were "reserved" for public purpose and withdrawn from public auction.
In 1886, the Mayor and City Council of Los Angeles dedicated the Rock Quarry Hills as a city park forever, and renamed it Elysian Park (Elysian is derived from the Greek word paradise). Subsequent city charters have protected dedicated park lands and their use for park purposes in perpetuity.
These are rare charter provisions, as city charters go, and have given parkland protectors a firm legal base for organized support of dedicated park land in the City of
Every effort is being made to establish the historical significance of this public park in order to conserve it for future generations as a part of the
More info on Elysian and other city parks.
Elysian Park Historical Significance
Native American-History
Yang-Na village was located at the
Spanish Era
1769 Portola and Crespi diaries recorded the Elysian Park site enroute to claiming Alta California for
1771
1776 Juan Bautista de Anza crossed Rio Porciuncula at the junction of Arroyo Seco on way to founding Northern California's San Francisco, following the Portola Trail along the Santa Monica Mountains to Ventura
1781 El Pueblo de Los Angeles was founded by edict of Carlos III of Spain.
Mexican Era
1835 Pueblo status was granted by the Mexican Government, still recognizing the 4 square leagues as city land. Secularization of missions brought the first great land rush to split mission lands into individual rancho grants.
American Era
1849 American Military Government ordered E. O. C. Ord Survey of Los Angeles City Limits, setting off the first city real estate boom1883. Mayor C.E. Thom signed enabling ordinance to preserve remaining Pueblo Lands for public park purposes.
Park Named Elysian
1886 City Ordinance Number 218 signed April 5 by Mayor E.F. Spence, dedicated Rock Quarry Hills in the following words: "That the real property located in the city of Los Angeles and owned by the city of Los Angeles hereinafter described, is hereby set apart for the use of the public as a Public Park, and is forever dedicated to the Public as such park."
The Committee on Parks authorized and named Elysian Park and purchased the first planting of gum trees for $200.
Parks Department Created
1889 Los Angeles first Freeholders Charter, Section 113, protected dedicated park lands in perpetuity. This Charter also created the Parks Department, which was consolidated with the Recreation Department by Charter Amendment in 1947.
Arboretum Founded
1893
Avenue of the Palms
1895 The Avenue of the Palms, rare specimens of wild date were planted, on what is now Stadium Way north of Scott Avenue
In Perpetuity
1928 Los Angeles' second, current Freeholders Charter, Section 170, reaffirms protection of parklands in perpetuity.
Master Plan
1971 The Elysian Park Master Plan was adopted.
Santa Monica Mountains Zone
1982 The Santa Monica Mountains Zone of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy was extended by the State Legislature to include Elysian Park and El Pueblo as eastern extremity of the Zone, thereby reinforcing Elysian Park status as a regional park
overlooking the Southbound Pasadena Fwy the freeway was cut into the park
various paths in the park
Northbound Pasadena fwy
LA River shots taken from the road up to Elysian Park
Pix above is the old city jail before Mens Central
shot of nice wheat paste poster view of river from park
Someone got a nice spot on the walls of the park facing the Fwy Southbound lanes
