SPECIAL: Chinese Cultural Elements Shine in Hollywood’s Iconic 90th Christmas Parade

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November 29, 2022

– The Christmas season in Los Angeles, in the western US state of California, began with a roar Sunday when life-size dinosaurs from the live show “Dinosaurs in the Valley” rampaged down Hollywood Blvd in the Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

Eric Estrada and Laura McKenzie

Hosted by TV stars Eric Estrada and Laura McKenzie, and featuring actor and philanthropist Danny Trejo as grand marshal, the parade celebrated its 90th anniversary this year.

It went all out, with giant balloons, floats, marching bands, vocal artists, international artists, and the largest group of Chinese artists ever performed in its 90-year history.

Southern California Roundtable of Chinese American Organizations

The participating Chinese groups were organized by the Southern California Roundtable of Chinese American Organizations with the assistance of the Sino-US Performing Arts Association. and other leading Chinese organizations.

Phoebe Chen Huang

“It was an honor for us to participate in such an important American holiday,” said Phoebe Chen Huang, president and spokesperson for the Southern California Roundtable of Chinese American Organizations.

Kung Fu

Chinese performers included dazzling gold and crimson lion dancers, dragon dancers, and leaping Kung Fu artists. Chinese history was well represented with magnificent and colorful artists and groups dressed in impressive traditional costumes and Hanfu from different eras of Chinese history.

Zhu Yanyu

Zhu Yanyu, one of the many Hanfu enthusiasts from the local Chinese community who participated in the parade, said the 90th anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade was a wonderful opportunity to help showcase Chinese culture to American society.

“We went to all the dress rehearsals and spent hours together several times rehearsing before the show,” Zhu said, adding that she and other Hanfu artists want to captivate the audience with their beautiful traditional Chinese clothing.

Ethan Xing

Ethan Xing, chief operating officer of the US Sino Association for Performing Arts, said, “With joy in sharing their proud cultural heritages, our Hanfu artists send Christmas wishes to viewers and viewers across the United States.”

Steve Moyer

The parade’s publicist, Steve Moyer, thinks of the parade as a “melting pot” that brings together groups from around the world. The Chinese bands, he said, were “colorful” and “beautiful.”

“We have more than 180 Chinese artists this year, the most ever,” Moyer said. “And what a show they have created with their lion dancers, dragon dancers, Kung Fu performers, traditional costumes and so many other interesting and colorful performers!”

McKenzie, the parade’s co-host, author and host of the Emmy-nominated television show, said the parade means a lot to the entire community. She has traveled extensively in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an, and she is delighted that the parade incorporates world culture. “We welcome groups from China and around the world. It’s wonderful to learn about other cultures and see their beautiful costumes.”

Emma Sharratt

Emma Sharratt, chair of the parade committee, said, “It’s great that the Chinese and Chinese-American community has done everything they can this year to help us make our 90th anniversary the best it can be.”

Parade host Estrada said, “The parade is a good all-around family event, especially with so many different cultures represented this year.”

Zhang Ping

Zhang Ping, the Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles, attended the festivities as a VIP guest, along with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and other local officials.

Chinese and American

“I am pleased that the Chinese community was able to participate in the parade where the artists gave an excellent presentation of the splendid Chinese culture. It is a good way to present the vigor and vitality of the Chinese community and a good way to promote cultural diversity. “. as well as the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples,” she said.

“I hope there will be more of these kinds of events that bring together people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds,” Zhang added. ■

Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles

Performers in traditional Chinese costumes attend the 90th Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 27, 2022. The Christmas season in Los Angeles, in the western state of California, began with a roar on Sunday as dinosaurs of life-size live show “Dinosaurs in the Valley” hit Hollywood Blvd in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

It went all out, with giant balloons, floats, marching bands, vocal artists, international artists, and the largest group of Chinese artists ever performed in its 90-year history. ()

Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles

It went all out, with giant balloons, floats, marching bands, vocal artists, international artists, and the largest group of Chinese artists ever performed in its 90-year history. (Photo by Zeng Hui/)

Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles

Chinese dragon dancers perform during the 90th Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 27, 2022. The Christmas season in Los Angeles, in the western state of California, started with a roar on Sunday when life-size dinosaurs from the live show “Dinosaurs in the Valley” hit Hollywood Blvd in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

It went all out, with giant balloons, floats, marching bands, vocal artists, international artists, and the largest group of Chinese artists ever performed in its 90-year history. ()

Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles

Chinese lion dancers perform during the 90th Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, the United States, on Nov. 27, 2022. The Christmas season in Los Angeles, in the western state of California, started with a roar on Sunday when Life-size dinosaurs from the live show “Dinosaurs in the Valley” hit Hollywood Blvd in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade.

It went all out, with giant balloons, floats, marching bands, vocal artists, international artists, and the largest group of Chinese artists ever performed in its 90-year history. ()