Seattle Center is hosting a day of festivities on Saturday, May 4, to kick-start Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a period for acknowledging the contributions + achievements from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country.
Here’s what’s on the itinerary:
- Performances including lion dancing, drill routines, Guma’ Imahe, kung fu, and hula
- A book reading from Ivy Kwong, author of “The Little Girl, The Ocean, and The Moon”
- 11 food vendors offering Nepalese, Filipino, Korean + Mexican fusion food, and more
- 26 retail vendors selling jewelry, books, art, and more
- Remarks from members of City Council, the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Armory Food & Event Hall inside the Seattle Center.
