For more than a century, Northern California has attracted a very diverse group of immigrants.
Today, many Asian communities of Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Korean and Vietnamese descent are proud to call themselves Californians.
Given its demographic, the region hosts many multicultural festivals and activities. For instance, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the largest events outside of Asia. Not to be outdone, the Diwali Festival (Indian Festival of Lights) is also a much-anticipated event in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Irvine, Hayward and Livermore, according to See California.
Since 1968, different Japanese-American communities have celebrated the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival also celebrates the establishment of the various Japantowns in San Jose, Los Angeles and San Francisco, which according to the Japan Chamber of Commerce of North America, is the oldest and largest such districts to organize the annual event.
The welcoming culture of Northern California extends beyond friendship and cultural ties. It has also succeeded in creating a strategic advantage for industries. People should take notice and learn from its collaborative culture.
