March 1 was the 37th celebration of this kind in Stockton. It brought together residents of various ethnic backgrounds, including Koreans. Many people saw dancing by various groups of performers. If next year is to be an even bigger event, then the organizers could choose to use printing companies in Stockton to help to boost interest among the various communities.
Loreen Huey, the president of the Stockton Chinese Cultural Society, said:
“We have over 100 high school students helping us today. Sometimes we can’t keep them busy enough, but sometimes it’s wonderful to have them on hand.”
Huey sees the celebration as being similar to the reunion of an extended family. She has been active in the hosting of the activities for over 30 years now. She has stated that the lines have grown because of the way in which the party has continued to attract new people.
Harry Fong and other volunteers were responsible for the production of food on the day. Individuals had the chance to eat chicken curry, chow mein, pork, and fried rice thanks to the efforts of Fong and his colleagues. Two scholarships, worth $1,000 each, were paid for by the hard work in question.