WEEKEND FESTIVALS.Byline: -- Simone Schramm Trimm Mark the end of the Christmas season with Fiesta de la Candelaria La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá, Colombia. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial and Baroque styles. , pictured, a celebration that commemorates the presentation of Christ at the temple. The event features a live reenactment re·en·act also re-en·act tr.v. re·en·act·ed, re·en·act·ing, re·en·acts 1. To enact again: reenact a law. 2. of the raising of the Christ child. Various icons will be brought to the church to be blessed and participants can assist in putting away the Nativity scene A nativity scene, also called a crib or crèche (meaning "crib" or "manger" in French) generally refers to any depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus. In Italy it is known as presepe in preparation for the next Christmas season. The procession begins at 6 p.m. today at the Olvera Street Olvera Street is in the oldest part of Downtown Los Angeles, California, and is otherwise known as the birthplace of the City of Angels or El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument and is a department within the city. entrance of El Pueblo El Pueblo (The People) was a Spanish daily newspaper, the central organ of the Syndicalist Party during the 1930s. Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles. Admission is free. The celebration features refreshments, including rosca de reyes, Mexican sweet bread. (213) 485-8372. www.calleolvera.com or www.olvera-street.com. ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Black History Month: a celebration of Black History Month featuring blues and jazz ensembles, African drumming and dancing, gospel and reggae music, food and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Los Angeles Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo founded in 1966, is a large zoo located in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Zoo, located in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, is home to 1,200 animals from around the world. , 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. Admission is free with zoo entrance ($10 for adults, $5 for children 2 to 12). (323) 644-4200. www.lazoo.org.. International Family Film Festival: featuring a variety of family-friendly films and documentaries to view. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood. (661) 257-3131. www.iffilmfest.org. African-American Art Festival: featuring a variety of artwork from local African-American artists, musical and dance performances, folk art, food and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Star Eco Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City. (310) 842-8060. www.ecostation.org. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Fiesta de la Candelaria) |
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