9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
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ORLANDO, Fla. - On Friday, Orange County will hold its 9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration. Only this year, the event will be held virtually.
The one-hour Orange County special, organized by Orange County Asian Committee, will include Asian American cultural performances and a Distinguished Asian American Outstanding Community Service award. Winners of an Asian-themed art contest will also be announced.
Local Asian Americans say the event is especially important this year, as attacks against Asian American Pacific Islanders are on the rise nationwide.
FOX 35 s Valerie Boey will emcee the 9th annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration, along with Kenway Wong, an attorney at Akerman LLP and President-Elect of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association.
Calling all artists: Submit your work to Orange County for its Asian American Heritage Month contest
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A previous submission to the Orange County Asian American Committee art contest s teen division. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – From paintings to sculptures, Orange County wants to see it all this Asian American Heritage Month.
To help mark the month, the Orange County Asian Committee is asking artists to submit their pieces in their Asian-themed art contest.
The selected artwork will be showcased during the virtual Asian American Heritage Celebration on May 21 at 7 p.m.