Terry C.
11/23/2024
Located adjacent to building of The Cheech and the Riverside Art Museum, this Chinese Pavilion was built in 1985-1986 to honor the many Chinese settlers who came to Riverside in the late 19th and...
Chinese Pavillion
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Mission Inn Ave
Riverside, CA 92501
Wat Lao is a significant Buddhist temple located in west Riverside, CA, serving as a spiritual and cultural hub for the local Lao community, which largely immigrated from Laos following the Vietnam War. The temple hosts various Theravada Buddhist services and special celebrations, including the Lao New Year, where families gather to pray, attend sermons, and socialize.
In the early 2000s, the Lao community became more engaged in local affairs, particularly after the tragic shooting of a young man, which spurred connections between residents and city officials. The temple has also been a site for community solidarity, notably during events like the memorial for September 11 victims, showcasing the active role of Wat Lao in fostering unity and resilience within Riverside.
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Gail P.
12/26/2013
According to www.roadtrippers.com. the Chinese Pavilion was "built in 1985-86 and stands in front of the Riverside Central Library, at the corner of Mission Inn Avenue and Orange Street. It was...
Betty B.
8/22/2018
What a cute little monument in downtown Riverside. The pavilion is right across the street from the mission inn on Orange st. The pavilion was open and taking pictures of it was fun. I loved the...
Bara T.
1/30/2016
The Chinese Pavilion was open for the lunar festival, so we had to stop and take a look. The signage on top was written by the 45th or 46th descendant of Confucius, I believe. It was also dated...
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