It was a multicultural weekend, February 17-18, in Aurora where both Black History Month and Lunar New Year celebrations were held at Fox Valley Mall.
Crowds gathered at the same time when two simultaneous events put a spotlight on Aurora’s diversity.
Aurora’s Black community celebrated Black History Month by spotlighting two traditional activities: A special performance by the 40 and Over Double Dutch Club and the Chicago-based dancing art form known as stepping. Chicago Stepping is a style of dance characterized by smooth rhythmic movements and fancy footwork.
The Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with a dragon dance, cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, and local vendors. The celebration highlighted Asian youth and adults.
Aurora is ranked as one of the most diverse cities in America.
—City of Aurora government