Did You Know? — Westminster
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Westminster was originally established as a temperance colony in 1870, meaning alcohol sales were strictly prohibited for many years!
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The city is a central part of 'Little Saigon,' the largest Vietnamese American community outside of Vietnam.
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Before its urban development, Westminster was a major agricultural producer, known for its sugar beets and lima beans.
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The annual Tet Parade in Westminster is one of the largest and most vibrant celebrations of Vietnamese Lunar New Year in the United States.
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Westminster is bordered by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a significant wetland habitat for migratory birds.