Geography & Places
The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, is located in this city in the United Arab Emirates
Dubai
This martial arts legend and actor was born in San Francisco but became a cultural icon in Hong Kong before his return to the U.S
Bruce Lee
This is the month Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated
May
This fish represents perseverance and worldy advancement and is often found in garden ponds
Koi Fish
This fermented cabbage dish is considered the national food of Korea
Kimchi
This Southeast Asian country, shaped like an "S" on the map, is known for its stunning Ha Long Bay and bustling capital city of Hanoi
Vietnam
This singer was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is known for his stage performances and retro showmanship. One of his famous songs is Uptown Funk
Bruno Mars
The country the movie, Crazy Rich Asians is primarily set in
Singapore
The country that invented paper money
China
Made from tapioca starch, these chewy pearls are a signature ingredient in bubble tea, which originated in Taiwan
Boba
The people of Hawaii, Tonga, and Easter Island are all part of this large group of diverse Austronesian peoples
Polynesians
The singer who created the phenomenon, "Brat Summer"
Charli XCX
Actress Mindy Kaling played Kelly Kapoor in this popular sitcom
The Office
Japan's historically most popular spectator sport
Baseball
This Filipino dish, often called the national dish of the Philippines, consists of meat (usually pork or chicken) stewed in a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar
Adobo
This ancient trade route connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture between Asia and Europe
Silk Road
The first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating
Kristi Yamaguchi
This 2022 film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and stars Michelle Yeoh as a woman who discovers she can travel through multiple universes
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
The country that has the largest population of vegetarians in the world (~30% of population)
India
This popular dessert, a type of shaved ice often topped with fruit, condensed milk, and sweet beans, is a staple in many East and Southeast Asian countries
Halo-Halo (or Bingsu, or Kakigori)
The ancient city of Angkor Wat, a vast temple complex and a major tourist destination, is found in this country
Cambodia
The Asian American Director to win the Academy Award for Best Picture for his film "Parasite" in 2019
Bong Joon-Ho
The first Asian American band to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song "Like a G6"
Far East Movement
This Japanese American woman became the first Asian American to be elected to Congress, representing Hawaii
Patsy Mink
This spicy Indonesian chili paste, often made with chilies, shrimp paste, and spices, is a staple condiment in Southeast Asian cuisine
Sambal