Asian American and Pacific Islander Festivals, Performances and Exhibits
A Guide to Asian American and Pacific Islander Festivals, Performances and Exhibits A GUIDE TO ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS A Guide to Asian American and Pacific Islander Festivals, Performances and Exhibits In the United States, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a cultural designation rather than a strict geographic classification. It is used to recognize the shared and diverse histories, identities, and contributions of people with roots in Asia and the Pacific Islands. The “Asian American” category broadly includes individuals with ancestry from East, Southeast, and South Asia, including countries such as India, China, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and others. The “Pacific Islander” category includes Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Island populations from regions such as Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. In this context, “AAPI” is not m...