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| Sophia at last year’s APA Family Festival. Photo courtesy of APA Center |
May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month! There are really great events planned for my local DC area folks as well as virtual events that anyone can join in from the comfort of your home. From a live event at Macy’s to a Google Hangout to a family festival, I think you’ll find one to your liking.
The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center has planned a whole list of events for May 2013. I know that May is still a couple of days away, but there are cool events on May 1st and I don’t want you to miss it! Like a Google Hangout with Lisa Ling!
Here are some events I’m especially thrilled about:
- May 1st @ 3PM Eastern: Google Hangout aka webcast discussion with Konrad Ng, Lisa Ling, Angry Asian Man’s Phil Yu, and two members from the White House. I remember watching Lisa Ling on Channel One News back in my high school days. (Yes, I’m old). I’m also a fan of Phil Yu’s blog, Angry Asian Man. The guests will be chatting about the significance of APA Heritage Month and will take questions from you during the hangout. For more info and to RSVP visit the event page.
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| Photo courtesy of Smithsonian |
- May 4th: APA Heritage Family Festival. Our family attended last year’s APA Heritage Family Festival and I was surprised how much we had. The kids made crafts, learned to braid a Hawaiian bracelet.On this year’s schedule: presentations by local writers, more arts and crafts, gallery tours and a scavenger hunt. The festival runs from 11:30AM until 4PM. It is free and open to the public.
- May 5th: Paikbot Day in Kogod Courtyard at Smithsonian American Art Museum Kogod Courtyard. Celebrate Children’s Day, a Korean holiday for kids and family. Explore the Nam Jun Paik exhibition and enjoy family activities inspired by his art. Children of all ages can play with interactive TV and robot games from Spontaneous Art and Friends. Take tours offered with Korean translation. Color a flat PaikBot and take him on a scavenger hunt. The event is free and open the public.
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| Like a G6, yo! |
- May 9 at 5:30 PM: . The kids and I have been rocking out to Far East Movement’s hit, “Like a G6!” We’re excited for a chance to see them in person as Macy’s Metro Center, Washington, DC celebrates APA Heritage Month. The Asian-American pop band will talk about how their culture influences their musical style. The first 250 people to make any $50 or more junior’s or young men’s purchase during the event will get a digital photo with the band, and special music swag bag! Make sure you RSVP for the DC event or see if
- Starting May 1, 2013: I Want the Wide American Earth: Asian Pacific American Story Exhibition at Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The exhibition tells the stories of the brave, the proud builders and workers of Asian Pacific America. The exhibition will then travel to museums and cultural institutions across the country.
- May 30 at 7PM: Mayor Gray’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) and Kollaboration DC. The event is free and features alum artists from Kollaboration DC, that aims to empower Asian Americans through entertainment.
How are you celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month? If you know of other DC area events, let me know in the comments and I’ll update the post!
I am being compensated by BeEverywhere to cover Macy’s APAHM event. All opinions are my own.