Are you looking for ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month we have you covered! May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions and cultural diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Here are some activity ideas to help celebrate this month:
- Host a cultural fair: Showcase the different cultures of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans through food, music, art, and traditional clothing.
- Watch movies and documentaries: Watch movies and documentaries that highlight the history, struggles, and achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
Movie Ideas:
- Finding ‘Ohana- Netflix
- Turning Red– Disney +
- The Farewell- Amazon Prime
- Moana– Disney +
- Crazy Rich Asians– Amazon Prime
- Raya and the Last Dragon– Amazon Prime
- Life of Pi-Amazon Prime
- The Jungle Book- Disney +
- Lilo & Stitch- Disney +
- Mulan (1998)- Disney +
- Mulan (2020)- Disney +
- Wendy Wu – Disney +
- Over the Moon- Netflix
- Abominable- Hulu, Amazon Prime
- Up- Disney +, Amazon Prime
- Bend it Like Beckham- Disney +, Amazon Prime
- Read books by Asian and Pacific Islander authors: Read books written by Asian and Pacific Islander American authors to learn about their unique perspectives, experiences, and cultures. You can grab your free Book calendar here.
- Attend cultural events: Attend virtual or in-person cultural events such as dance performances, art exhibits, and music concerts to learn and experience different cultures.
- Visit museums and historical sites: Visit museums and historical sites that focus on the history and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
- Learn a new language: Take a language class or learn a few basic phrases in an Asian or Pacific Islander language to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture.
- Do activities and showcase Asian and Pacific Islanders in your classroom. Here are a few activities you can do:
Remember, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is not just a celebration of cultures but also an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and struggles faced by the Asian and Pacific Islander American community. I hope these help you get started celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
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