Ray FukumotoJust as our Sakura Intermediate Care Facility in Boyle Heights was dismantled for the sake of market-rate apartments.

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where do we go for emotional and spiritual solace? Religion.But the response is gathering steam.one of the largest cities to call for a cease-fire in Gaza

Rafu Staff WriterMONTEREY PARK —Thousands gathered on Garvey Avenue on Saturday and Sunday as Monterey Park held its 16th annual Lunar New Year Festival.Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu ShimpoThis publication was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California.

The wishes were accompanied by cartoon dragons.

carnival rides and plenty of traditional and contemporary food creations.I believe this should not be different for anyone around the world.

and the whole family celebrated the New Years on the 1st.A traditional event in Japan is to watch the hatsu-hinode (first sunrise).

and each one gets fireworks to celebrate the new year.The author celebrates the new year in Brazil with his family in 2019.