12 Ways to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Around DC
Food talks, concerts, films, and more.
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Explore the history of DC's Chinatown and hear more about similar cultural hubs across the country. Photo by Flickr user allison_b216.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration that is particularly significant this year amidst the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes across the country. This month, hear from local leaders about their work against racism, explore a pop-up market, tune into food talks, and more.
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Culinasia is a new talk series about food, culture, and chefs within the Asian diaspora. On May 5, tune into “Saving Chinatown and Our Legacies” to hear a panel—including food writer Grace Young, San Francisco chef Brandow Jew, and New York-based grassroots leaders Jennifer Tam and Victoria Lee—discuss the history of Chinatowns throughout the US, as well as what the future holds for these crucial cultural hubs. In “Southeast Asia Got Something to Say” (May 19), restaurateurs and chefs will chat about Southeast Asian cuisine with speakers like Christine Hà, a