Here are some ways to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
- API Tennessee
- May 20
- 1 min read
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It is celebrated in May as it recognizes the first documented Japanese immigrants to the United States in 1843 and the contributions of Chinese immigrants to the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1867. Here are a few ways you can celebrate across the Volunteer State!
West Tennessee
Check out AAPI Heritage Month Memphis for a full roster of events! Be sure to drop by one of The Hungry Tiger Food Tour stops during the month or go through to one of the bakeries on the Asian Bakery Crawl.
Middle Tennessee
Join API Middle Tennessee for one of two free events! You can find them at the Frist Museum for the 5th Annual API Heritage Month Arts Festival or join API Murfreesboro for a day a free community day at the Discovery Center.
East Tennessee
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