Thao Huynh French mural in City Heights

Thao Huynh French, shares about the effort, time, and energy that went into a newly-unveiled mural of the Tiger – in celebration of The Year of The Tiger.  The mural is painted on the side of the Minh Ky restaurant  in City Heights. The mural was created with arts funding provided by the county. Thao Huynh French is a San Diego artist and you can read more about her and her organization Ladies who Paint here.  The website includes maps to a walking or driving mural tour you can take in San Diego.

The website also showcases other female muralists working in San Diego

Lunar New Year, held typically in late January or early February, is a holiday celebrated primarily in Asian countries. It marks the start of the spring season and is annually linked to one of a dozen zodiac animals, such as the dragon, horse, ox and tiger. Watch more here. on this pbs story about Lunar New Year and the new mural.

 

 

 

 

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