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Dallas is a richly diverse American city - over the years it has become a melting pot of cultures, religions and lifestyles. This important convergence of uniqueness and differences is reflected throughout the sights and sounds of the city. Dallas ' authentic arts, music, food, places of worship, historic landmarks and urban lifestyle all contribute to the city's makeup.
With countless festivals, exhibits, events and attractions, Dallas offers numerous opportunities to experience, and appreciate the rich diversity that these cultures, religions and lifestyles bring to our city. Visit our other websites containing culturally relevant information on venues, events and more for these niche audiences:
In 1869, Chinese immigrated to Texas to work on the railroads, bringing with them a rich heritage. Dallas now has sixteen different Asian nationalities living in the area.
Named as one of the best places for African-Americans to do business by Black Enterprise Magazine, Dallas has a thriving African-American community.
The history of Texas is deeply rooted in the Hispanic culture. Originally called Tejas, the Spanish founded the state and today there are over six million Latinos living in Texas.
The GLBT community is also a large part of Dallas, which boasts the sixth largest gay population in the United States.
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