Culture
This Polynesian dance, often accompanied by chanting or singing, is a symbol of Hawaiian culture
Hula
This South Korean boy band became the first K-pop group to top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
BTS
Auliʻi Cravalho starred in this hit 2016 animated film...
Moana
A savory Korean dish made of fermented vegetables, typically cabbage and radishes
Kimchi
Celebrated in February, this festival marks the beginning of the new year in the lunar calendar
Lunar New Year
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Raving, Boba, Seaside, and _____
Playing Valorant
Of Indian descent, was recognized on this year's Gold House A100 list of impactful Asian Pacific leaders, latest album released this year inspired huge social media trends and a newly coined term.
Charli XCX
This AA Movie was released in 2018, and took place in Singapore, it had one of the biggest breakthroughs within the community as its cast was filled with only Asian American actors and actresses
Crazy Rich Asians
A popular Filipino dessert made of shaved ice, evaporated milk, and various toppings like fruits and jelly
Halo-Halo
During the month of May, _______ celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States
AAPI Heritage Month
This martial art originated in Korea and became an official Olympic sport in 2000
Taekwondo
Casey, is a Vietnamese- American artist who started making music in 2017, with his first episode “THE REAPER”
Keshi
This AA movie that released in 2022, won 7 Oscars and stars the actress Michelle Yeoh who won the award for ‘Best Actress’
Everything Everywhere all at Once
Known for its intense aroma, this Southeast Asian fruit is banned in some hotels and public spaces but is highly beloved by locals
Durian
A major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of light over darkness
Diwali
One of the founders of the United Farm Workers, which orchestrated the 1965-66 Delano grape strike and boycott.
Larry Itliong
Japanese-American singer who rose to fame with her smooth jazz vocals in the 1990s
Yuna Ito
This movie was the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Parasite
This Indonesian fermented soybean product is often used as a meat substitute and has a nutty flavor
Tempeh
This Chinese festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, with mooncakes shared to symbolize reunion
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival
This Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and is symbolized by the yin-yang
Taoism
This Grammy-nominated Japanese American DJ and producer, founder of Dim Mak Records, is known for high-energy electronic music and collaborations with artists like BTS, Louis Tomlinson, and will.i.am.
Steve Aoki
A landmark documentary by Renee Tajima-Peña, it tells the story of the 1982 murder of a Chinese American man that spurred civil rights activism
Who Killed Vincent Chin
Popular in Indian street food, this crispy, hollow snack is filled with a spicy mixture of potatoes, chickpeas, and tangy tamarind water
Pani Puri
Celebrated by Buddhists in Southeast Asia, this festival marks the end of the rainy season and features offerings to monks and floating lanterns on rivers
Loy Krathong