To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Sonoma County Library brought many programs to learn about AAPI cultures. This is an opportunity to learn the Japanese Obon Dance, a participatory dance. Traditionally, the Japanese have 'Obon' festivals in the summer where villagers come out to dance and commemorate their ancestors. Join performers
AAPIC has been invited by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to draft and receive the Gold Resolution Proclamation in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. This will take place at the beginning of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:15 pm in the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Chambers. All are
Come join in with others in the AAPI community to receive the proclamation from the City of Sonoma in honor of AAPI Heritage Month. If you live in Sonoma, it would be a great opportunity to meet other APIs in your community. Shown here is a photo of the 2022 Proclamation ceremony with Elizabeth Escalante
Thu, May 16, 2024 7 pm (PT) In person at The Commons, 2601 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA ($15) and Livestream (Free) Cultural stigmas and intergenerational traumas make navigating mental health in the Asian American community complex, but modern-day practitioners and healers offer expansive frameworks for a holistic approach. Join KQED and CAAMFest (Center for
Join the Sonoma County Regional Parks for an exciting time to learn about crabs and try crabbing! Be sure to wear layers, bring a snack, and excitement to try out this activity for all ages! Also, bring a folding chair because crabbing will be done on the dock. Crab nets and bait will be provided.
Edge on the Square presents a panel talk on "Corky Lee's Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice," edited by Chee Wang Ng and Mae Ngai. The first book of its kind, Corky Lee's Asian America ambitiously presents not only an iconic photographer’s work but a sweeping, rich visual account of the AAPI social justice
Presented by Sonoma County Matsuri Festival. Sponsored by Sonoma County JACL. Enjoy the showcase of Japanese arts and culture at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa. Demonstrations of taiko drumming, folk dance and music, martial arts, Kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater), and mochi pounding will be held throughout the day on an outdoor stage or the
(Note time change from 6:30 pm to 5:00 pm due to change of agenda schedule.) The City of Petaluma will be presenting a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The proclamation will be awarded to Lina Hoshino representing friends of Petaluma AAPI Community and Grace Cheung-Schulman, co-founder and Vice President
As part of AAPI Heritage Month in May, the Sonoma County Library has organized a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. White lies, dark humor,
Chinese Americans have been involved in the movie business since its earliest days, whether as extras, leading actors like Anna May Wong and Keye Luke, or Oscar-winning cinematographers like James Wong Howe. You are invited to attend virtually on May 22nd at 5 PM PT for a presentation on Chinese Americans in early Hollywood with
