Big Screen, Bigger Impact
Flavors of the Far East (& beyond!)
Hidden Histories, Loud Legacies
Talk the Talk, Walk the World
Let's Celebrate!
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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
