Culture

         California’s culture is diverse and San Francisco and Los Angeles exemplify the different ethnicities and culture that are in California. San Francisco is a city where LGBT parades are held. The organization of SF Pride advocates LGBT Pride and is involved in holding the LGBT Parades. LGBT pride in San Francisco is part of its history since in 1970 the first Pride Marches were held. There is a large Asian community in San Francisco and the outcome of that was Chinatown. In the 1840’s and the 1900’s there was an influx of Asian migrants into the city. In the 1900’s, Angel Island was the port of entry for these migrants.

            There is a historic Chinatown in Los Angeles, that is known as "Old Chinatown". In 1852, the first Chinese migrated to Los Angeles which began the formation of Chinatown. In Chinatown there are Chinese businesses such as restaurants, shops, markets, and church. In the 19^th century there was profound discrimination but the Chinese community continued to be prevalent for the businesses it had. Los Angeles has a large Hispanic community and Spanish historical sites. There is Olvera Street, where the first Spanish explorers found Los Angeles. Olvera Street contains museums, shops, and restaurants that are flourished by Mexican culture. In Olvera Street, there are celebrations such as Dia de Los Muertos, the discovery of the Virgen de Guadalupe, and Mexico’s Independence Day.