"Weathered cottages in Mendocino evoke the New England origins of its first settlers. A dim sum dinner in San Francisco or Los Angeles preserves the memory of a grandparent born in Hong Kong. A Native-American name meaning "water" or "lake," spoke before the coming of Europeans, still perfectly suits the matchless blue splendor of Tahoe.
From the Gold Rush days of 1849 onward, people came from the far reaches of the earth dreaming of California's fabled riches, gentle climate, and stunning landscapes. These immigrants brought abundant hope and boundless energy.
California's sons and daughters, the beneficiaries of this optimism, have gone on to chart new beginnings in such fields as electronics, aerospace, biotechnology, cuisine, entertainment, art, literature, and fashion. The following brief timeline marks some highlights in California's past and future
From the Gold Rush days of 1849 onward, people came from the far reaches of the earth dreaming of California's fabled riches, gentle climate and stunning beauty. Today, the faces of its citizens reflect virtually every area of the globe, as new arrivals continue to claim the California dream.
As you travel around California, you'll be struck by the state's astounding cultural diversity. You'll experience delicious foods and joyous traditions brought from Maine, Mexico, or the banks of the Mekong. You'll walk streets that resonate with the music and poetry of foreign tongues. In cities, you'll find jazz clubs reverberating with African-American music. You'll see walls, flowers, and clothing ablaze in brilliant colors. Still held precious here, these threads of life, once lived in other places, now make up the vibrant tapestry of California.
The Golden State has more people who speak Spanish, and people of Native American, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, and Vietnamese ancestry, than any other state."
- From the VisitCalifornia.com website
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