Day 4206: Flower Fields and Lantern Festival.

 

 

"Violence": digital collage

  

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Click here: Jacob Collier, All I Need.

 

 

 

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Spring 2024 at The Flower Fields

The 2024 spring season will open at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, starting Friday, March 1. This year's theme, "Spring into Color," promises an unforgettable experience as they showcase the breathtaking fields of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus. Spread across 55 acres in the picturesque hills of Carlsbad, California, these vibrant blooms offer more than just a visual feast.Well worth a drive.

 

O.C. Lantern Festival 2024

Image by James Pan

The Pacific Symphony and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center proudly present a vibrant OC Lantern Festival on Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., marking the conclusion of the Lunar New Year festivities. Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, dance, artistic endeavors, riddles, and culinary delights.

See the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for enchanting free performances by local music and dance troupes, while the lobby glows with the allure of floating lanterns. Outside, on the Argyros Plaza, engage with community groups showcasing martial arts demonstrations, both traditional and also contemporary music and dance, Chinese YoYo, and much more. The climax of the event unfolds with an exhilarating dragon dance performance on the plaza.

Indulge in a shared dining experience at Din Tai Fung, renowned for its delectable xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and noodles, promising enjoyment for the entire family.

As part of the Collage Culinary Experience at Bloomingdale’s, Paradise Dynasty invites you to savor regional cuisines of China, along with special Lunar New Year dishes and delights.

An opportunity to celebrate culture, community, and cuisine at the O.C. Lantern Festival! 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

 

 

 

 

  

 

A4  minute video, Ladybug, here.

 

 

  

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