Culturally Colorful United States of AmericaBy Srimal Fernando ( Daily Mirror ,English Daily )

Culturally Colorful United States of AmericaBy Srimal Fernando 

 Monday, 9 March 2015 -1:18 ( Daily Mirror English Daily Print/Online Page 29 )“

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country”  was a  famous passage delivered by John F. Kennedy the 35th President of the United States of America during  the inaugural address on, January 20, 1961. America a global superpower was always recognized throughout the world as the land of opportunity. This great nation founded on the principles of democratic governance and freedom enjoyed unparallel prosperity that had driven the hopes and aspiration of Americans for generations was known as the "American dream” by the American society. Every year since 1776   hoisting  the  Stars and Stripes American  flag in a patriotic spirit and singing of the national anthem the “ Star-Spangled Banner"  at sunrise   on   fourth of July   is one of the proudest moments of celebration for  millions of Americans  living in and  around the world .When we remember the recent history of America  George Washington the first President and  father of the Nation, Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy , Martin Luther King,Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are some of the greatest legendary names that come to mind . President Barack Obama the first African American to be elected as the US president was an unbelievable charismatic leader who transformed the two hundred years of American political history for the countrymen to see beyond the immediate future.

United States of  America or USA  needs little introduction to many visitors to the country for its  stunning scenic beauty , important cultural landscapes, historic structures, and archaeological sites is  one of the most scenic extremely popular tourist destination in the World. Every city or town in the US has a different story. Washington, D.C the capital city of the United States since 1800 named after Americas first President and the father of the Nation George Washington has a vastly different historic narrative than many other places in the country. Among its highest-esteemed attractions in the city are  the Capitol Hill the seat of the United States Congress, Washington Monument, the White House ,the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and  the  US Supreme Court Building. The splendid panoramic city  of New York  is a global financial centre situated has one of the finest skylines in world. The city is a quality filled place with passion, innovation that provides an opportunity for millions of  people with a rich social life. The city of New York has  been a thriving metropolis with , cloud-tickling  skyscrapers, numerous specialty shops with  ultra-modern one-stop shopping complexes with  subways that symbolizes unhesitatingly  leaping  into the future. This Global cosmopolitan city possesses an enormous cultural richness with uncountable attractions to see and offer s an unmatched experience to the traveler. The city of New York  offers  visitors an exhausting list of attractions .As one of the populous places the National September 11 Memorial and  Museum respectively, commemorating the September 11 attack on  2001 on the World Trade Center bombing  located  at the Greenwich Street and   the  Manhattan is home to the  United Nations Headquarters Wall Street,  and the New York Stock Exchange ( NASDAQ) needs little introduction to many visitors to the city.Statue of Liberty  gifted to the United States on October 28, 1886 from the people of France is one of the most recognizable tourist spots  that attract thousands of visitors every day.

The  people of United Sates   are known worldwide for their sophisticated approach towards life, combined with great concern for style, fashion and appearances. - Since the yester years besides sports, Americas has given the world some of its greatest musicians and dancers .The American   cinema  the world’s  largest film industry known as   Hollywood, dramas ,animation  pop ,rock, country music and dance  boast the fame of artistic performances. The journey into United States of America is   filled with fun, happiness and adventure.