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    Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration kicks off at Seattle Center

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    The heritage celebration is part of the Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals in Seattle.

    Photo by Susan Fried

    Seattle Center is hosting a day of festivities on Saturday, May 4, to kick-start Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month — a period for acknowledging the contributions + achievements from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country.

    Here’s what’s on the itinerary:
    • Performances including lion dancing, drill routines, Guma’ Imahe , kung fu, and hula
    • A book reading from Ivy Kwong , author of “The Little Girl, The Ocean, and The Moon”
    • 11 food vendors offering Nepalese, Filipino, Korean + Mexican fusion food, and more
    • 26 retail vendors selling jewelry, books, art, and more
    • Remarks from members of City Council, the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
    The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Armory Food & Event Hall inside the Seattle Center.
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