IMAGINE 2020 District Challenge: Ratha Sok Mural Unveiling and Chinese New Year Celebration

IMAGINE 2020 District Challenge: 
Councilman Deborah Ortega

Ratha Sok Mural Unveiling & Year Of The Rat Lunar New Year Celebration 2020

Saturday, January 25, 2020 

10 am - 7 pm

Far East Center/Truong An Gifts (333 S. Federal Blvd.) 

Join Councilwoman Ortega at the Truong An Gifts & Far East Center's 26th annual Chinese New Year Celebration. Councilwoman Ortega will unveil a new mural created by Westwood Artist, Ratha Sok as part of the IMAGINE 2020 District Challenge.

Please visit the facebook event to learn more about the festivities - Year of the Rat Lunar New Year Celebration

Artist Ratha Sok on the mural: 

As a Westwood artist, Ratha Sok I am proud to share this special collaboration with the US Census 2020 and Far East center of Denver, Colorado. Far East Center is a highlight of our city, especially for the Asian community at large. With it being one of the few ethnic centers that cater to the population it is essential to the community. With a combination of traditional East and the West of Westwood Denver this mural focuses on the freedom that many of the minority groups have experienced in this area as refugees and immigrants. The oriental birds symbolize freedom. Along with the birds there are details of the Denver experience, the snow and the progression in which the branches represent. It is an honor to be painting this piece as it will be a part of this community. 

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About the IMAGINE 2020 District Challenge

In the spirit of IMAGINE 2020, Mayor Hancock and Denver Arts & Venues annually challenge City Council members to infuse arts and culture into their district. We encourage you to go out -- explore, enjoy and experience these projects in your neighborhoods.