Sacramento tries hard to incorporate diversity by embracing other cultures. All over Sacramento there are cultural centers that cater to individual cultures.
Any city that understands the need for diversity understands the need for empathy and oneness of culture.
The goal is that the World as a whole will coexist without one dominating culture hoarding resources, turning their noses up or feeling "better" than those who live within a different cultural frame of reference. See Daily thought: global empathy
Currently, the United States hoards more than 50% of the world’s resources...
If we continue to promote cultures and push acceptance of differences, we can move closer to a goal of World empathy where we finally realize that we are all worthy, that we are capable and that we are all valued.
Be open-minded about learning about other cultures and if nothing else, use it as an opportunity to expose your culture to others. Visit different cultural centers and find something you like about the different cultures you encounter.
Experiencing other cultures is a great way to learn many things about life as you began to understand the different ways in which other cultures approach life and living. You might simply go to a restaurant or you can visit their place of worship, explore their dance or style of dress, maybe just the music…
Keep in mind that every country has a culture, if not many cultures. The list of cultures here barely scratchers the surface.
Venture out and indulge yourself in the World of cultures as society is so much bigger than your city.
Below is a list of several cultural centers in Sacramento:
African Cultural Center
3519 3rd Avenue
Sacramento, CA
Raices Cultural Center-
6520 44th St. #308
Sacramento, CA
Brazillian Center for Cultural Exchange-
3313 Julliard Dr. Ste. C
Sacramento, CA 95826
brazilian_center@yahoo.com
916-387-7344
http://www.braziliancentersac.org
Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association
4000 Truxel Road, Suite 3
Sacramento, California 95834
Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California-
P.O. Box 161899
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 446-3691
Email: mccnc@mccnc.org (please call for location information)
Our World Cultural Center
2251 Florin Rd.
Suite 20
Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone: (916) 320-5731 or (916) 706-2838
The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center
420 I Street, Suite 5
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 442-4228
Fax: (916) 442-4281
Sinag-tala Filipino Theater and Performing Arts Association
DBA Parents and Supporters of Sinag-tala
2241 Arliss Way
Sacramento, CA 95822-3832
916-217-1157
VPTA-Lac Hong Center
P.O. Box 293167, Sacramento, CA 95829
Email: info@lachongcenter.org
916-270-9064
Sacramento Italian Cultural Center
2791 24th Street, Sacramento CA
Email: italy@winfirst.com
Phone: (916) Italy-00, (916) 482-5900
Jamaica To The World
7614 Lakewood Park Drive
Sacramento , CA 95828
(916) 821-5119
Website: http://jamaicatotheworld.com
The Jamaica House
1704 Broadway
Sacramento, CA
Korean Language and Culture
(916)933-1447
German-American Cultural Center
3349 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816
(916)-442-7360
Croatian American Cultural Center
3739 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821
Currently, Sacramento does not have a formal Puerto Rican cultural center but you can begin to experience the culture by eating at a Puerto Rican food restaurant.
One may be able to inquire about resources and/or places to learn more about the culture while dining. Here are a few restaurants that claim to serve Puerto Rican food:
Sol Cubano
5734 Watt Ave
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 332-2883
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
610 1st St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 251-3757
Tapa The World
2115 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Russian Cultural Center455 Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95841(916)- 482-4090
Sri Siddhi Vinnayaka Cultural Center4679 Aldona LaneSacramento, CA 95841(916) 483-4760
California Indian Heritage Center
Paulette Hennum Archaeology, History and Museums Division
916-445-5910
Ileana Maestas, Curator State Indian Museum
916-324-8043
Bengali/Indian Cultural Organization
Phone:(916)57-ANKUR
Jeet Poddar
Phone: 916-705-0277
email:jeetpoddar@yahoo.com
Sacramento Convention, Culture & Leisure Department (numerous cultures)
1030 15th Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.808.8225
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