Asian Art Museum marks AANHPI Heritage Month with interactive exhibits

Asian Heritage Month to kick off with opening forum in Kelowna

For the 15th consecutive year, the first of a string of events starts on Saturday, May 2, to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Events throughout the month are led by the OCCA Communities Association, with the purpose of recognizing the importance of contributions by local Asian communities to the Okanagan. In addition, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas has proclaimed this May officially as Asian Heritage Month. The first event on Saturday is the annual openi…

Asian Art Museum marks AANHPI Heritage Month with interactive exhibits

The start of May marks the beginning of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the culture, history, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in New York City and across the country. AAPI Heritage Month first received federal recognition in 1978 from then-President Jimmy Carter. The month of May was… MORE The post It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! first appeared on NYC…