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Why Attend?

Los Angeles, the hub of southern California, just recently became a world-class city. It was regarded as "a considerable village" at the turn of the twentieth century. This rise is all the more astonishing given that the city originally lacked several of the key building stones of cityhood, such as a natural harbour. Nonetheless, it overcame natural disadvantages to become an important centre of commerce, agriculture, tourism, and industry. For more than a century, it has been inextricably linked to a pleasant temperature, abundant leisure and outdoor activities, as well as the unique celebrity atmosphere associated with Hollywood.