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The Asian & Pacific Cultural Center is honored to be leading effort to facilitate the API Heritage Celebration at CSUDH. Nationally, API Heritage Month is celebrated in May. However, to make the celebration more accessible to students and the campus, we are observing API Heritage Month in April, and have branded these events as "API Heritage Celebration."
We invite campus to join us at the following events as we celebrate, learn, and engage in topics and events that touch on the diversity of our communities. We thank the many collaborators who make API Heritage Celebration possible.
All API Heritage Celebration programs are open and available to all who are interested to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Join Pagsikapan for an introductory workshop to Tagalog. Speakers of all levels are invited to join for a fun workshop to connect to Filipino cultures and language.
Join Indian Student Organization and Housing for a Holi Celebration. Wear white and participate in a fun activity of throwing colored powders and water to welcome Spring. Food and supplies will be provided.
Join Modern Languages and the APCC for an Origami Workshop. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced origami enthusiast, we'll have something for you. Come learn about this traditional Japanese craft and a new skill! The workshop will be facilitated by origami instructors Etsuko Brodnick and Kazue Kendrick. Please RSVP here, space is limited.
Join Asian & Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association for a morning of conversations and networking. Coffee will be provided and all are invited to connect with API-FSA.
Join SWANA Association for a fun night of music and activities to celebrate Southwest Asian & North African cultures.
Join Asian & Pacific Studies and APCC for a panel discussion to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. What does the next 50 years look like for Vietnamese American. Conversations will be facilitated by Dr. Y Thien Nguyen with panelists of Vietnamese American community leaders.
Join APCC and the Office of International Education for an afternoon of all things international education. The hour is dedicated to community building and networking that focuses on international students.
Join professor Seongin Lee and Professor Minhye Son for a morning of cultural exchange and connection! Experience a taste of Korea with authentic snacks and have your name beautifully written in Hangul, Korean language. This is a fun and interactive way to engage with Korean language and culture—everyone is welcome to join and enjoy!
Filmmaker Danny Kim will screen his documentary Zero Waste, which examines current recycling efforts in South Korea through a focus on six recycling innovators who advocate for a circular economy. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. Event hosted by department of Anthropology.
Come join APCC student leaders as they facilitate conversations about about API men and their experiences. This unique space is for creating a sense of community and brotherhood and to discuss how API men navigate their identities, relationships, and more.
Come join APCC student leaders as they facilitate conversations about API women and their experiences. Through this event, we will focus on building a sense of community and build new or strengthen our relationships. Come join the Orchid Sisters!
Join Asian & Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association for an afternoon of conversations and networking. Happy Hour will be held at SoCal Vibes and food and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase for those aged 21+. All are invited to connect with API-FSA.
A new mural honoring the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon will be unveiled and dedicated to its new home at the Asian Pacific Cultural Center. Come meet artist Ann Phong who will unveil the mural and talk about her work. Event hosted by Asian & Pacific Studies and APCC.
Join the Asian & Pasifika Inter-Club Coalition for a fun night to celebrate API cultures through food, cultural performances, and a diverse offering of vendors. There will be lawn games, picnic, and lots of opportunities to make amazing memories together as we celebrate API Heritage Month! Do you do want to miss out on the most exciting event of the year!