Event

Come Celebrate Our Recent Preserve America Designation for Thai Town by First Lady Laura Bush at the 16th Annual Thai Cultural Day.

Preserve America is an initiative of First Lady Laura Bush to recognize American communities of cultural and historical significance. After an extensive application process, Thai Town, Los Angeles was finally awarded the Preserve America designation. This means nationwide visibility for Thai Town and federal funding for promotion, marketing, programs, festivals, activities and preservation efforts. The success of receiving the White House designation for Thai Town is one of Thai CDC's strategies for Thai Town development.

The 16th Annual Thai Cultural Day, celebrating Thai culture and its contributions to enhancing the diverse cultures of the City of Los Angeles, is the perfect opportunity to unveil Thai Town's Preserve America road sign and officially memorialize this momentous occasion for the Thai community.

WHEN?

Sunday, September 21st, 2008, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Opening Performance and Recognition Ceremony: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

WHERE?

Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. view map

Public parking at WaMu Bank, 1600 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles. view map

WHAT?

The unveiling of the Thai Town’s Preserve America road sign will be held at the 16th annual

Thai Cultural Day: “Land of the Emerald Buddha.” Los Angeles City dignitaries, elected officials

and community members will attend this official Preserve America recognition ceremony

honoring Thai Town’s recent designation. A representative from the Advisory Council of

Historic Preservation, located in Washington D.C., will present Thai Town an official

designation certificate. California Assemblymember Kevin de León will also be presenting

Thai CDC a resolution recognizing the organization’s commitment to community- based

economic development and enhancing the quality of life for Thais and other immigrant

populations.

The community will also enjoy a full day of Thai cultural activities hosted by the Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center such

as Thai music, dance, kickboxing, and food. As part of the wonderful program, the festival will highlight children’s activities

including fruit and vegetable carvings, Thai painting demonstrations, Thai folk games, and a butterfly and handicraft workshop

for children. click here for more details

HOW MUCH?

FREE ADMISSION!

EVENT HOST:

The Thai Community Development Center, the Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center, and the Thai Town Preserve America

Honorary Committee.