May 2006
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Welcome to the first City of Seattle and King County joint effort in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In May we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of immigrant, refugee, and American born Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Our theme “Thousands of Journeys: Building Community” commemorates the numerous journeys and struggles experienced by Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We hope to enlighten, heal, and build our community by celebrating our journeys collectively.

Please join us May 24 at Seattle City Hall for a special lunchtime event, 11 - 1:30 p.m. Enjoy cultural performances, multi-ethnic foods, exhibits, a panel of Asian Pacific American community members, and a tribute to the memory and spirit of Marilyn Laigo Senour. The first “Uncle Bob Santos Community Builder Award” will also be presented, with Uncle Bob as our first recipient to inspire continued community-building efforts and socio-economic justice. And be sure to view the "Renewal of America" exhibit on display thru May 31 in the 1st flr lobby area of Seattle City Hall. Watch The Seattle Channel video of this event.

We encourage you to become better informed about Asian American and Pacific Islander people and issues in your community - and get involved! The Learn More section of this website includes videotaped interviews, AAPI demographics, history, organizations, agencies, and news sources.

updated: June 8, 2006
photos: Dan DeLong, with permission by CIDBIA

Proclamations 

United States President's
Proclamation

Washington
State Governor's
Proclamation 

King County
Executive's
Proclamation

Seattle Mayor's Proclamation 

Seattle City Council's
Proclamation