AAPI Quick Facts
This month in the U.S. recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage.
What is May?
Seoul is the capital of this country.
What is South Korea?
This Japanese dish features vinegared rice and commonly includes seafood or vegetables.
What is sushi?
Lunar New Year is celebrated in many places, including China, Korea, and Vietnam—often with this animal-based cycle.
What is the zodiac?
This sport—played with a shuttlecock—is especially popular across Asia.
What is badminton?
“AAPI” commonly stands for Asian American and this islander community.
What is Pacific Islander?
Manila is the capital of this country.
What are the Philippines?
This staple fermented side dish often made from cabbage, radish, or green onion, most associated with this country. (Food and Country)
What is kimchi from Korea?
This Hindu festival of lights is commonly known by this name.
What is Diwali?
This strategy board game originated in ancient China and uses black-and-white stones.
What is Go?
The U.S. state with the largest Asian American population is this one.
What is California?
This city-state is known for its “hawker centres” and Merlion statue.
What is Singapore?
This South Asian dish is a spiced rice dish often cooked with meat or vegetables; many regions claim famous versions.
What is biryani?
This spring festival is widely celebrated in Thailand with water-themed traditions
What is Songkran?
This Japanese martial art centers on throws and grappling and is an Olympic sport.
What is judo?
The “Pacific Islands” are often grouped into three cultural regions: Polynesia, Micronesia, and this third one.
What is Melanesia?
This country is home to Angkor Wat.
What is Cambodia?
This country is known for a beloved soup dish in which, during the cooking process, a bag filled with spices is placed directly into the pot. (Food and Country)
What is Pho from Vietnam?
This Islamic holiday, celebrated by many communities across Asia, marks the end of Ramadan.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This sport is hugely popular in India and is played with a bat and ball.
What is cricket?
This country shares the summit of the world’s tallest mountain with China.
What is Nepal?
This island nation’s two main islands are called the North Island and South Island.
What is New Zealand?
Poi, made from taro, is a traditional staple food in this U.S. state.
What is Hawaii?
This Japanese holiday/season is famous for cherry blossom viewing.
What is Hanami?
This traditional Korean sport resembles wrestling and features belt grips.
What is ssireum?