FILM
A Japanese American actor who is best known for his role as Sulu in the original “Star Trek” series.
Who is George Takei?
The first Asian American to serve as Vice President.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Vietnam and the Hindu culture share this flower as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.
What are lotus flowers?
This animal holds significance as a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and transformation in Chinese culture.
What is phoenix?
The Indian festival where people playfully throw colored powders and water at one another.
What is Holi?
“The Rock” or otherwise known as Dwayne Johnson is of AANHPI country’s descent.
What is Samoa?
Kristi Yamaguchi was the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in this sport.
What is figure skating?
A Japanese flower signifying renewal, the impermanence of life, and a symbol of the arrival of spring.
What are sakura (cherry blossoms)?
The Japanese consider this animal a symbol of perseverance, strength, and good luck.
What are koi fish?
"Hanami" is the tradition of flower viewing for this culture, particularly in the spring.
What is Japan?
The New Zealand filmmaker who won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for “Jojo Rabbit”.
Who is Taika Waititi?
The first Asian woman in space?
Who is Chiaki Mukai?
The plumeria is a symbol of love, devotion, new beginnings, and is often used in lei-making for this culture.
What is Hawaiian?
Koreans have this animal as a symbol of courage, power, and protection.
What are tigers?
These countries (name 5) celebrate New Years on the first full moon of the year.
Japan, China, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Tibet, Brunei...
Ang Lee was the first Asian American to win an Academy Award for Best Director for this film.
What is "Brokeback Mountain"?
The first transgender and Asian American woman to lead the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration.
Who is Cecilia Chung?
A Chinese symbol of rejuvenation, tenacity, and noble character.
What are chrysanthemums?
Sharks have a dynamic and symbolic relationship with this culture representing resilience and tradition while also acting as a reminder of the power of the oceans.
Who are Polynesians?
Consuming sticky rice cakes known as "bánh chưng" is considered to bring good luck in Vietnamese culture during this holiday.
What is Tết? (Lunar New Year is also acceptable.)
A Cambodian American surgeon and actor who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Killing Fields”.
Who is Haing S. Ngor?
The first Asian American to become a CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Who is Gerald Tsai? Bonus! He was one of the people who helped build Fidelity Investments into what it is today.
Often used in religious and spiritual ceremonies, this flower is a symbol of love, devotion, and beauty throughout Southeast Asian culture.
What are frangipani flowers?
This animal is the symbol of wisdom, strength, prosperity, and represented as the head of Lord Ganesha - the god of knowledge.
What are elephants?
Naadam is celebrated in this country with traditional games such as wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
What is Mongolia?