Big Screen, Bigger Impact
Flavors of the Far East (& beyond!)
Hidden Histories, Loud Legacies
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This 2018 blockbuster was the first major Hollywood film in 25 years to feature an all-Asian cast.

Crazy Rich Asians

100

This Japanese dish consists of raw fish served over vinegared rice.

Sushi

100

In 1882, this U.S. law banned immigration from a specific Asian country.

The Chinese Exclusion Act
100

This is the most widely spoken language in the world, primarily used in China.

Mandarin

100

This colorful Indian holiday celebrates the victory of good over evil—and usually involves throwing lots of colored powder!

Holi

200

This Marvel superhero film featured a Chinese Canadian lead and drew from East Asian mythology.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings

200

This popular Korean side dish is made from fermented vegetables, usually napa cabbage.

Kimchi

200

During WWII, over 100,000 people of this heritage were forcibly relocated to internment camps in the U.S.

Japanese-American

200

The Taj Mahal is located in this South Asian country.

India

200

This Chinese holiday marks the Lunar New Year and is also called the Spring Festival.

Chinese New Year

300

This Korean drama made history by winning Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards.

Parasite

300

In the Philippines, this sweet and colorful dessert includes shaved ice, evaporated milk, and toppings like ube and flan.

Halo-halo

300

This U.S. territory is home to many Pacific Islanders and has been strategically important to the U.S. military.

Guam

300

Mount Fuji is a sacred symbol in this island nation.

Japan

300

In Japan, this week-long holiday in early May includes Constitution Day and Children’s Day.

Golden Week

400

This actor starred in films like Enter the Dragon and became a martial arts legend worldwide.

Bruce Lee

400

This Indian bread is traditionally baked in a tandoor oven and often served with curries.

Naan

400

This transcontinental infrastructure project relied heavily on Chinese laborers in the 1800s.

The Transcontinental Railroad

400

This Southeast Asian country is known for its thousands of islands and batik textiles.

Indonesia

400

This Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with feasts and community prayers.

Eid al-Fitr

500

This comedian made waves with his Netflix specials and his role in “Always Be My Maybe.”

Ali Wong

500

This Vietnamese soup features rice noodles, broth, herbs, and meat.

Pho

500

This Hawaiian activist and U.S. Representative was a strong advocate for Native Hawaiian rights.

Patsy Mink

500

In this Pacific Island country, you’ll hear “Aloha” used as a greeting.

Hawaii

500

This Southeast Asian festival features floating lanterns on rivers and is celebrated in Thailand and Laos.

Loy Krathong

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