Asian Pacific Resource Center Events

The Asian Pacific Resource Center at Rosemead Library strives to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures that form Los Angeles County. It supports programs and book discussions that elebrate and explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Join us to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Date	Location
Sat, May 11, 2:00 PM @ City Terrace Library	The Music and Culture of Bali Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Delight in one of the most ancient musical traditions in the world and explore the enchantment of Bali.  Bali and Beyond presents a Balinese Gamelan Concert --gamelan music on gongs, bamboo xylophones, and bronze metallophones.
Sat, May 18, 2:30 PM @ Rosemead Library	Festival Drums, Folk Music, and Dance from Okinawa Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us in a joyful celebration of the cultural heritage of Okinawa.  The Okinawa Association of America Performing Arts committee will perform traditional dances and folk music, followed by Ryuku Kingdom Festival Drums. Sponsored by the Asian Pacific Resource Center.
Thu, May 23, 6:30 PM @ Rosemead Library	Book Talk: Southern Fried Rice: Life in a Chinese Laundry in the Deep South Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us for a conversation with John Jung, author of "Southern Fried Rice:  Life in a Chinese Laundry in the Deep South."  John Jung, a retired psychology professor from Cal State Long Beach, is the son of immigrant parents from China who operated a laundry in Macon, Georgia from the 1920's to the 1950's.  They were the only Chinese family in Macon during the pre-civil rights era.

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History of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is observed nationally to recognize the contributions that people of Asian and Pacific heritage made to American culture. President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution declaring May 4-10, 1979, as the first Asian Pacific Heritage Week. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed an extension changing Asian Pacific Heritage Week to a month-long observance. It is celebrated in May to acknowledge the first Japanese immigrants to the United States who arrived May 7, 1843.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Japanese Gardens in the County of Los Angeles Public Library
• What can you tell me about the history of Japanese Americans in Gardena?
• 2013 Census Facts
• Chinese New Year

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Reading Lists

• Asian Pacific American Authors
• Celebrating APA Heritage Month
• Asian Pacific Resource Center Book Club Favorites
• Cooking & More
• Hawaiian titles at the Asian Pacific Resource Center

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Additional Information

Ethnic Newspapers

• Chinese Daily News - Chinese language newspaper, also known as the World Journal
• International Daily News - Chinese language newspaper, launched in Monterey Park in 1981
• The Korea Daily - Korean Language newspaper
• The Korea Times - Korean Language newspaper
• Nguoi Viet Daily News - The first Vietnamese language newspaper published in the United States, began in 1978
• Rafu Shimpo - Japanese-English newspaper based in Little Tokyo
• Singtao Daily - Chinese language newspaper founded in Hong Kong in 1938
• Vien Dông Daily News - Vietnamese language newspaper published in the Little Saigon neighborhood of Westminster, CA

Museums

• Pacific Asia Museum - The Pacific Asian Museum contains examples of art and artifacts from Asia and the Pacific Islands, spanning a period of five thousand years.
• Japanese American National Museum - The Japanese American National Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Americans with Japanese ancestry.
• Chinese American Museum - The mission of the Chinese American Museum is to preserve and share the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Chinese Americans.
• Korean American Museum - The Korean American Museum is dedicated to increasing the understanding of the Korean American experience.

Other Sites

• FDA Los Angeles District, Asian Pacific Islanders Women's Health - This multi-lingual site offers information in several languages to help Asian Pacific Islander women with health related topics.
• Library of Congress, Asian Reading Room - With over 2.8 million books, it is one of the most comprehensive collections of Asian language materials outside of Asia.
• Famous Firsts by Asian Americans - Site lists Asian American firsts from government, entertainment and the sciences.
• Inspiring Asian Americans from Goldsea

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