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G A L L E R Y
From The Peopling of New York City
~ G A L L E R Y ~E N V I R O N M E N T~H I S T O R Y~ E C O N O M Y~C U L T U R E~D E M O G R A P H I C S
VISUAL TOUR OF JACKSON HEIGHTS
 Eagle Theater - Although this theater looks run-down, it is one of the few Hindi theaters in Queens, so people still frequently visit the theater for popular Bollywood entertainment  74th Street was renamed as Kalpana Chawla Way in honor and memory of Kalpana Chawla, who was the first Indian woman to go into outer space  Historic District - this street is lined with the famous Garden City Apartments
Little India
News and Gossip
 Variety of newspapers in English that address issues in the South Asian community in the United States. The majority are free and can be found outside ethnic grocery stores or inside music stores.  Magazines found in the mini Bengali Shopping Plaza, which is located somewhat underground in order to mimic the shopping complexes in Bangladesh.  Bengali & Indian Newspapers found in a local store owned by a South Asian.
Shopping
 Indian jewelery are popular accessories for women. Gold especially symbolizes beauty and wealth of a woman.  One of the many Indian Dress boutiques found in Jackson Heights carry saris and salwar kamis, traditional Indian dresses.  A line of small cultural stores  Salwar Kameez is the Indian female wear  This is a sherwani, which is the Indian male wear  Ornate Gold Jewelry that is worn by South Asian women in grand ceremonies to complement their sarees
Food
 Basmati Rice can be sold by the pound or in larger amounts at Indian grocery stores  Different Spices are essential in all Indian dishes  Boxed Meals are new entrees made for the busy South Asian-American family.  Frozen Parathas by Pillsbury  Samosas are a famous Indian appetizer.  Mango Lassi is a famous Indian drink made of mangoes and yogurt
Little Colombia
News and Gossip
 El Diario Newspaper among other American newspapers in a newsstand.
Shopping
Food
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