HOUSTON – The tragedy in California didn’t cease Lunar New Year Celebrations throughout the nation, that features occasions held in Houston Sunday afternoon and night.
Many individuals had second ideas about popping out to the occasion at Discovery Green however mentioned they won’t let concern cease them from a celebration which means a lot to them.
It was actually an evening filled with celebration, Lee’s Golden Dragon, performers, and enjoyable for the entire household.
“It was really sweet to see all of the dancing that was going on. It was a lot for all the age groups. It was really cool, and Aurelia Sky was awesome to watch at the end,” Thomas Martig mentioned.
The festivities come almost sooner or later after a gunman opened fireplace amid Lunar New Year’s celebrations in a predominantly Asian American community in Monterey Park, California.
Maricruz Kwon is from Southern California.
“Just hearing about that, and just knowing it’s close to home, it’s just really sad because no one really bothers anybody, and just the audacity to just go out and commit something like that is really terrible, and it ruins it for everybody,” Kwon mentioned. “Like really, what do you gain from this?”
The shooting left 10 individuals lifeless, and several other others injured. The motive stays unknown.
“It’s pretty much a travesty to see what’s still going on today even as we come closer and closer together, especially during the Chinese New Year,” Martig mentioned.
Despite the mass shooting, households packed Discovery Green to sing, dance, and help the completely different teams and performers.
“I really hope that it draws more people together than keep everyone apart. It affects everybody. I don’t care who you are or what color you are. It does affect everybody,” Kwon mentioned.
Mayor Turner launched a press release the next assertion in regard to native celebrations:
“My thoughts are with Monterey Park, California, as our nation experienced another mass shooting. Please pray for the shooting victims and their loved ones. Tragically, this event took place at a #LunarNewYear’s event. I have asked Houston police to increase protection at the various Lunar New Years events to keep everyone safe. If you see anything suspicious or know of anything that may pose a risk to public safety, please alert law enforcement.”
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