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Orange County Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Orange County, FL – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Mayor Jerry L. Demings will recognize the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Orange County.
AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the historic and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. AAPI es un término abarcativo que incluye a las culturas from the entire Asian continent, including East, Southeast and South Asia, as well as the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
In collaboration with the Comité Asiático del Condado de Orange, a calendar of events celebrating the rich culture of the AAPI community has been created for residents who wish to attend events across Orange County. The calendar of events is listed below.
Programa de Eventos
| Evento | Hora | Ubicación |
|---|---|---|
| Career Pathways in the Law Hosted by the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together and Asian American Chamber of Commerce to give students the opportunity to tour the Orange County Courthouse and to hear from judges, courthouse staff, and legal practitioners from the Ninth Circuit regarding their pathways in the law and how students can shape their career paths. This event is free to attend and is open to middle school, high school, college, and law school students. Se ofrecerá almuerzo. Enlace de Inscripción. |
Friday, May 2, 8 am to 1pm | Juzgado del Condado de Orange 425 N. Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Orange County ‘s 13th Annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Details and RSVP at https://OCACFL2025.eventbrite.com |
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 – 9am | Centro de Administración del Condado de Orange 201 S Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32802 |
| Indian American Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO Visite https://iaccorlando.com para obtener información más detallada. |
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2pm – 8pm | Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld 10100 International Dr. Orlando, 32821 |
| Asian American Chamber of Commerce – AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Food tasting, Entertainment and more. Members: Free and Non-Members: $20Visit https://asianamericanchambercfl.org para obtener información más detallada. |
Wednesday, May 14, 5pm to 8pm | City Hall, City of Orlando 400 South Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Consejo de la Herencia Asiática Americana - Festival Cultural Asiático
All proceeds will go to the Asian American Student Achiever Award Scholarship. |
Sábado 17 de mayo, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Ocoee Lakeshore Center Bill Breeze Park |
| Asian American Pacific Islander Icons in Central Florida
Join award-winning journalist Valerie Boey Ramsey as she takes us on a journey through the rich and often overlooked history of Orlando's AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community. From the pioneers who helped shape Florida's early landscape to the modern-day advocates who are driving change in our city, this lecture explores trailblazers who have made lasting impacts. Hear firsthand accounts from these influential figures and gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of Orlando's AAPI community. https://www.thehistorycenter.org/event/asian-american-pacific-islander-icons/ |
Sunday, May 18, 2 – 3 p.m. | Centro Regional de Historia del Condado de Orange 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando |
| Ceremonia de Entrega de Premios del Concurso de Arte Inspirado en la Cultura Asiática del Condado de Orange
Contacte a Shally Wong a través de shally.wong@ocfl.net o https://www.facebook.com/ocacfl |
Monday, May 19, 5:30 – 6:30pm | Centro de Administración del Condado de Orange 201 S Rosalind Ave Orlando, FL 32802 |
Visite https://asiatrend.org/event/ for more celebrations in Florida.
Del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Orange
In May, Orange County Library System celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by highlighting history, culture and inspiring stories. Immerse yourself in vibrant history with a Polynesian Dance Performance at Chickasaw Branch on Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. Enjoy a lion dance and kung fu and tai chi demonstration at the Kung Fu Show- Presented by Wah Lum Kung Fu at Orlando Public Library on Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. Learn Chinese Painting Basics during a virtual class on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Visite ocls.info/aanhpi for a full catalog of events.
| Evento | Hora | Sede |
|---|---|---|
| OCLS Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month https://ocls.org/aanhpi |
Del 1 al 31 de mayo | All Branches |
| Hiawassee Art Club: Shadow Puppets
Discover the history of Balinese shadow puppets and then create your own. Se requiere inscripción. Ages 6-12. |
Fri., May 9 • 4:30 p.m. | Hiawassee |
| Chinese Painting Basics
Join artist Jojo Liu as she teaches the basics of Chinese painting, including how to use the brush and ink, the technique of bamboo stalks, leaves, branches and the composition of the painting. Se requiere inscripción. |
Mon., May 12 • 6:30 p.m. | Reunión Virtual |
| DIY Miniature Zen Gardens
Construct a zen garden while exploring the art of abstraction. Se requiere inscripción. Ages 9-12. |
Thu., May 15 • 3:30 p.m. | Eatonville |
| Teen Cuisine: Musubi
Learn how to make musubi, a snack that originated from Hawaii. Se requiere inscripción. Ages 13-18. |
Sat., May 17 • 4:30 p.m. | Hiawassee |
| Cuisine Corner: Baingan Chokha
Join Dianne Morin to make a classic East Indian roasted mashed eggplant dish with roti. Se requiere inscripción. |
Mon., May 19 • 6:30 p.m. | Reunión Virtual |
| Ancient History: China
Travel with us to discover the ancient world of the Ming Dynasty. Through crafts and games, you will learn more about the fascinating history and culture of Ancient China. Registration required. Ages 6-12. |
Wed., May 21 • 4 p.m. | West Oaks |
| A Trip to Japan
Konnichiwa! Explore the land of the rising sun with stories, games and crafts inspired by Japan. Registration required. Ages 6-12. |
Wed., May 28 • 4 p.m. | Washington Park |
| Polynesian Dance Performance
Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of Polynesia through elaborate dances presented by Lanakila’s Polynesian Dance Team. |
Sat., May 31 • 11 a.m. | Chickasaw |
| Dragon and Lion Dancing with Puppets
Learn about the lion dance and the dragon dance through puppetry! Se requiere inscripción. Recommended for families. |
Sat., May 31 • 11 a.m. | Windermere |
| Espectáculo de Kung Fu presentado por el Templo de Kung Fu Wah Lum
A diverse team of professional performers from the Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple will present a lion dance, kung fu and tai chi performance demonstration. Explore la cultura china a través de esta demostración.
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Sat., May 31 • 1 p.m. | Biblioteca Pública de Orlando |
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