(Washington, DC) Every May, the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA) coordinates the city's Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month celebration. This year, OAPIA has organized a series of community events to celebrate APIA Heritage Month. These events are organized to bring residents together to celebrate diversity and recognize the contributions of APIAs to the District.
Below is a list of the community events with a brief description:
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Youth Sidewalk Chalk Contest: Youth will compete to creatively express the theme “Chalking Chinatown.” Three winners from different age groups will be selected for prizes. Saturday, May 3, from 12 pm to 3 pm.
- Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Exhibit: Embassies and cultural groups will display cultural crafts, costumes, and other items that represent API cultures. Saturday, May 10 from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Mayor Fenty’s Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Celebration: The Mayor will officially celebrate APIA Heritage Month and award his community service award to individuals who gave outstanding service to the District’s APIA community. Wednesday, May 28 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
All of the events are free and conveniently located at the Historical Society of Washington DC (across from the Washington Convention Center). For more questions, please contact OAPIA at (202) 727-3120.