Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a South Central state of the United States (with strong Southern, Western, and Midwestern influences) and its U.S. postal abbreviation is OK; others abbreviate the state's name Okla. As of 2000, the population is 3,450,654.

Culture

The various government sponsored arts, community, and tourism programs emphasize Oklahoma's Native American heritage heavily.

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Other ethnic celebrations include those of Yukon & Prague (celebrating the Czech heritage of some early immigrants), the Mennonite Relief Sale (in Enid, OK), traditional Asian, African American, and Hispanic celebrations in Oklahoma City as well as the Pride parade and festival in its GLBT district, and the Juneteenth Celebrations found all across the state.

Related Topics:
Asian - African American - Hispanic - Oklahoma City - Pride - GLBT - Juneteenth

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