   The Bok Kai Festival, honoring Bok Eye, the Chinese God of Water, pays tribute to the many Chinese who worked the gold mines in the 1800s. The rare Bok Kai Temple, recently listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the country's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, came to be a symbol of gratitude and hope for the Chinese who had left their homeland with hopes for a better life in America. On the first day, the event includes a small town parade with a multi-cultural aspect, children's activity and Food and Craft Vendor areas. The second day is the Chinese Bomb Day activity. Join us at the Bok Kai Festival February 28th & March 1st 2009. |
News: 02/24/09 |