3 Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage in MoCo

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and with it, plenty of opportunities to engage with Asian culture and learn something new.

Stock photo of a Chinese dancer dressed in a traditional pink floral dress and a pink floral headband. She is dancing at a street festival with other Chinese dancers.
A traditional Chinese festival. (Courtesy of Suki Lee via Pexels)

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

May 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Seneca Valley High School

19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874

Experience cultural performances, discover resources in the AAPI community, hear from speakers and participate in a health fair, all while exploring the rich cultures of Montgomery County’s diverse populace.

Free | aahiinfo.org

 

Asian American Artists

May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Virtual via Zoom

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum to explore Asian Americans’ artwork and gain insight into how life experience, historic events and cultural connections inspire their art in a virtual session.

$7-$10 | rockvillemd.gov

 

Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Celebration

May 18, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rockville Memorial Library

21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

Parade around the town square with festive handcrafted masks and enjoy dance performances by Indian and Chinese dance groups, followed by craft stations for children, teens and adults on the first floor. Don’t miss this celebratory event for all ages.

Free | mcpl.libnet.info

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