amarillo chamber of commerce - HPN Books

The fabric of Amarillo has been enriched in recent years by theaddition of new residents from Asia and Africa, as well as immigrantsfrom Southern Europe and Mexico. Many are refugees escaping war,famine, and ethnic cleansing. Various humanitarian agencies inAmarillo facilitate the acceptance of the displaced people, and helpthem assimilate into American culture by assisting them withhousing, employment, and education. The cultural diversity in thecity has opened up opportunities for residents and immigrants aliketo learn more about the customs, cuisines, and religions of theirrespective populations. Many events feature culturally diverseentertainment like Mariachi and Tejano bands. Other performancessuch as traditional ceremonies with Laotian dancing presented by theBuddhist community, treat spectators to colorful pageantry.This colorful rodeo performancefeatured traditional Mexicancostumes, horsemanship, andexpert roping skills.AMARILLO - Faces, Places & Open Spaces48