When it opened in 1927, The Oriental was the height of glamour and sophistication. An over-the-top interpretation of East Asian/South Asian cultural motifs, the interior still leaves visitors in awe, a riot of gilt and red fabric. Highlights include six big Buddhas, eight porcelain lions, and twenty-six baboon monsters with glowing green eyes.Wednesday, October 28, 2009
PLACE: Oriental Theatre on N. Farwell Ave.
When it opened in 1927, The Oriental was the height of glamour and sophistication. An over-the-top interpretation of East Asian/South Asian cultural motifs, the interior still leaves visitors in awe, a riot of gilt and red fabric. Highlights include six big Buddhas, eight porcelain lions, and twenty-six baboon monsters with glowing green eyes.
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