History of House of China
The landmark, House of China (HOC), is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a series of events. The HOC in Balboa Park, San Diego, has gloriously promoted, presented and preserved Chinese culture and friendship. In addition, the HOC has fought to protected and advance the interest of local Chinese.
The Start
During the depression era in the United States, civic visionaries dreamed of an international exposition to boost the local economy and to instill civic pride in San Diego. As aspect of the organizer’s plan was to attract foreign exhibitors to the 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition.
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