After several years of abandonment, the precious flowers return to the lake that is just a few miles from Downtown Los Angeles.After a three year hiatus, the festival is back with the help from the Asian Pacific Community as well as the country of the Philippines, the free festival allows residents to enjoy a weekend in the park.On the second weekend in July, music echoed throughout Echo Park Lake as various bands performed from noon till sundown.
Put on by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, the free festival was held on July 12 and 13 from 12 til 8 at Echo Park Lake, near downtown Los Angeles.
With the return of the lotus’, the wildlife also made their return, including White Cranes, Ducks and Baby Sea Turtles.The ducks enjoyed the bread that residents through to them.Residents gathered on the dock in search for the wildlife in the lake like this baby sea turtle
Apart from the festival, residents could also rent pedal boats to further enjoy the beauty of the lake.
The art of meditation was shared with residents as these characters were marched solemnly around the lake.There was even more entertainment for children with bounce houses for a small fee as well as arts and crafts to teach them more about the Asian Pacific culture.This dragon statue stood at the entrance to the festival as a friendly welcome and reminder of Asian Pacific heritage.
Echo Park Lake is open every day from morning until dusk.
