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.
Saturday, May 3
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
Joy of Chinese Cooking
Renowned Chef Theresa Cheng will provide a step by step cooking demonstration that promises to be entertaining, informative and fun. |
El Monte Library
3224 N. Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-9506 |
Saturday, May 3
2:00 p.m. |
Origami with Juliet Lee
Origami artist Juliet Lee will teach you the secret of successful origami using fun and exciting projects. Materials provided. Teens ages 11-18 |
Hacienda Heights Library
16010 La Monde St.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 968-9356 |
Saturday, May 3
2:00 p.m. |
Taiko Drum Performance
The Taiko Center of Los Angeles will be performing using the Japanese Taiko drum. |
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 573-5220 |
Tuesday, May 6
3:30 p.m. |
Shibori Art Program
Join artist Margo Gravelle and create your own Shibori banner. Space is limited; please register early. For 6-8th graders. |
Newhall Library
22704 W. Ninth St.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-0750 |
Tuesday, May 6
4:00 p.m. |
Henna Tattooing
Learn about East Indian cultural heritage through the sharing of cultural goods and mehndi, or henna tattooing. For tweens (those not-quite-teens)! |
La Puente Library
15920 E. Central Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 968-4613 |
Wednesday, May 7
3:30 p.m. |
Origami for Teens
Create special origami gifts. |
Rosemead Library
8800 Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 573-5220 |
Wednesday, May 7
4:00 p.m. |
Sayaw: Filipino Folk Dance
Jennifer "Tehani" Sarreal will perform Filipino folk dances and explain the folklore, geography and culture of the Philippines. |
Norwalk Library
12350 Imperial Hwy.
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 868-0775
|
Saturday, May 10
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Tales of Asia & the Pacific
Celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with storyteller Barbara Wong as she regales us with "Tales from Asia and the Pacific!" |
Walnut Library
21155 La Puente Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-0757 |
Saturday, May 10
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
Joy of Chinese Cooking
Theresa Cheng, author and food consultant, will give step-by-step instruction and cooking tips. Food will be available for tasting |
Carson Library
151 E. Carson St.
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-0901 |
Saturday, May 10
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Art of Indian Cooking
Archana Sunil will demonstrate the art of Indian cooking. The audience will sample various dishes and take home copies of the recipes. Hosted by the Asian Pacific Resource Center. |
Montebello Library
1550 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-6551 |
Saturday, May 10
3:00 p.m. |
Feng Shui for Modern Living
Join internationally-renowned expert Angi Ma Wong for a presentation about the fascinating world of Feng Shui! |
City Terrace Library
4025 E. City Terrace Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 261-0295 |
Tuesday, May 13
6:30 - 7:45 p.m. |
Book Discussion: Southland by Nina Revoyr
Request a copy of the book from the Information Desk. Hosted by the Asian Pacific Resource Center
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Montebello Library
1550 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-6551
|
Wednesday, May 14
2:00 p.m. |
Joy of Chinese Cooking
Theresa Cheng will provide cooking tips, step-by-step demonstrations and food tasting. She is the author of 16 cookbooks and winner of international cooking competitions. |
Westlake Village Library
31220 Oak Crest Dr.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(818) 865-9230 |
Friday, May 16
3:30 p.m. |
Dancing Tehani
Traditional Filipino and Asian-Pacific dance performance. Ages 11-14. |
Rowland Heights Library
1850 Nogales Street
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 912-5348 |
Saturday, May 17
1:30 p.m. |
Joy of Chinese Cooking
Watch and learn as Theresa Cheng creates several tasty dishes. She is the author of 16 widely-read cookbooks, a restaurant consultant and demonstrates Chinese cooking at venues around the globe. |
West Covina Library
1601 W. Covina Pkwy.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 962-3541
|
Wednesday, May 21
6:00 p.m. |
Songs & Stories of China & Hawaii
Aaron Loo's performance combines song, stories, video, a drawing contest and diverse instruments. Fun for the entire family!! A free event. |
Baldwin Park Library
4181 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 962-6947 |
Saturday, May 24
2:00 p.m. |
A Good Indian Wife with Author Anne Cherian |
Culver City Library
4975 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 559-1676 |
Saturday, May 24
2:00 p.m. |
Japanese Flower Arrangement
Mari Prasad will offer tips on what to look for when buying flowers and help participants make their own Ikebana arrangements. Please bring a vase and 3-5 flowers to create an arrangement. |
Duarte Library
1301 Buena Vista St.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 358-1865 |
Saturday, May 31
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
Korean Dance Performance
Performed by the Kim Eung Hwa Dance Academy. Hosted by the Asian Pacific Resource Center. |
Montebello Library
1550 W. Beverly Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 722-6551 |
