The Naperville Sun: “A Glimpse of China”

The article “A Glimpse of China” focuses on the second annual Fall Moon Festival in Naperville, Illinois. The town says that the festival is “a great time to celebrate the fall together and be a community while doing that.” The Dong Fang Chinese Performing Arts Association is in charge of running the festival. Performer Steve Smith said that this tradition is meant to bring people together and embrace a new season, while in China it is not exactly regarded as a special holiday. Smith also says, “What’s wonderful about that is Naperville is truly becoming more cultured and this is one of the many steps in that direction”.
In my opinion, Naperville is making progress when it comes to embracing diversity, but this article is a desperate cry to commend their effort to do so. The article speaks about the importance of tradition in the Chinese culture and is appealing to a broad audience. Racial diversity is a positive thing and it is great that Naperville hosts this cultural event. The quote regarding Naperville’s new found culture really rubbed me the wrong way. Writing the article alone would have proven that the town in diverse, so I found it disappointing that the writer had to add that quote when it is already obvious. Again, the article is very positive and centers on the importance of tradition.




http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/napervillesun/lifestyles/642259,6_5_NA09_CHINASHOW_S1.article