Balboa Park

Walking into Balboa park the first thing you will notice is the utter beauty of the place with lush gardens, majestic fountains, and flawless Spanish architecture. The second thing you will notice is the large amount of so called “vendors” dotted along various pathways and grassy lawns who are performing , selling and displaying a large array of different things. From tarot card readings to jugglers to comedians to smooth jazz, it seems as though Balboa Park contains entertainment from all walks of life. Now what does this all tell us about the land and environment in America? It tells us and shows us how American Culture as a whole celebrates beauty and diversity, not only in its people but in the surrounding land and environments as well. It tells us how we celebrate and take pride in “our” America, and how we romanticize the beauty of our national places. Through this a strong sense of nationalism is created as we feel more compelled to appreciate and support our nation and its beauty.