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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2006

 
               
Thousands of Journeys: Building Community

Join us in Celebration!

Watch The Seattle Channel video of this event.

On May 24, the City of Seattle and King County partner to host a celebration honoring the contributions and struggles of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Event location is the Bertha Knight Landes Room of Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave. Print the event program and flyer. Directions and parking. This event is open to all City and County staff, and the wider community.

Program of Events

11:00

Lunch and Viewing of Exhibit / Displays / Community Agency Booths

11:30

Opening Remarks / Kickoff: Brenda Sevilla and Maria Batayola

11:35

Cultural Performances: Siva Samoa Youth

11:50

Cultural Performances: Northwest Taiko

12:00

Greetings from Mayor Greg Nickels (Proclamation), King County Executive Ron Sims (Proclamation), City Councilmember David Della (Proclamation), City Councilmember Jan Drago, King County Councilmember Dow Constantine, King County Councilmember Larry Gossett

12:15

Community Members Panel: Dick Sugiyama, Stella Chao, Dara Duong

12:45

FACES (Filipino-American Civic Employees of Seattle) Award Presentation:
“Uncle Bob Santos Community Builder Award”

12:55

Tribute to Marilyn Laigo Senour
Ticiang Diangson (RSJI Core Team), Eileen Newell (FACES), Paul Jackson (RSJI Core Team & SDOT), Mike Surel (RSJI Core Team)

 1:10

Cultural Performances: FACES Dance Troupe

Closing Remarks

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Updated: June 8, 2006