History
This month is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May
While there are considered to be roughly seven dialects of Chinese, such as Cantonese and Shanghainese, this “common speech” is designated as the official Chinese language
Mandarin
This soup dish, consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat, is considered to be Vietnam’s national dish
Pho
This famous singer, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, has sold over 130 million records worldwide, having written hit songs such as “Just the Way You Are” and “Uptown Funk”
Bruno Mars
This dance form, which is native to Hawaii, is often segmented into two forms: one which follows traditional styles and instruments and one which incorporates more modern instruments
Hula
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was selected to coincide with these two events (You only need to provide one)
Arrival of first Japanese immigrants to U.S. on May 7 1843 OR completion of Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869, which Chinese immigrants played a crucial role in building
The term “curry” is most commonly believed to be an Anglicization of the Tamil word “khari” or “caril”, a term which means this. (Either the old definition or modern definition works)
Type of spice blend OR a secondary dish eaten with rice (Old definitions) OR Sauce/gravy
While it is frequently found in many Chinese American restaurants, this citrusy, savory dish, having been invented by Chinese Americans in the US., is essentially unknown in China
Orange Chicken
This native of Hong Kong is known globally for his slapstick, acrobatic fighting style and stunts in a wide variety of films
Jackie Chan
n many Asian cultures, this color symbolizes luck and joy and is commonly worn during many celebrations
Red
During WWII, this Japanese American objected to the internment of Japanese Americans, with his case ultimately making its way to the U.S. Supreme Court
Fred Korematsu
Worldwide, the pronunciation of the word for “tea” tends to fall into two camps: the “tee” pronunciation familiar to English speakers and the other based on the Mandarin word for tea, which is this
Cha
Budae Jigae, a Korean dish that literally translates to “Army Base Stew”, is commonly made with kimchi, gochujang, instant noodles, ham, hot dogs, and this popular canned meat
Spam
This Chinese American architect designed a wide variety of buildings globally, including the John F Kennedy Memorial Library, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Louvre Pyramid
I.M. Pei
These are the two most famous festivals originating from India
Diwali/Deepavali and Holi
Dalip Singh Saund, who, in 1955, became the first Asian American to be elected to Congress, practiced this religion, which was founded in the Punjab region in India
Sikhism
The word “boondocks” is derived from the word “bundok”, which comes from this national language of the Phillippines
Tagalog
Sushi is believed to have originated from a dish called “narezushi”, where salted fish was packed with vinegared rice in order to do this to the fish
Preserve/ferment
In 1947, Wat Misaka, a Japanese American, became the first non-White and first person of Asian descent to play in this sports league
BAA/NBA (BAA was precursor to the NBA)
During the Spring Festival/Lunar New Year, the older generation will give these to the younger generation to bring them well-wishes and good luck
Red Envelopes
In the 1500s, the first people of Asian descent, who came from this country via Spanish ships, arrived in the U.S.
Philippines
The Indian constitution classifies this many languages as scheduled languages, which are given official recognition and status. We’ll accept an answer that’s approximately close (+-5)
22
Fortune cookies, a popular treat offered at many Chinese American restaurants, were first invented in this city
San Francisco
At the 1948 London Olympics, Vicki Draves and Sammy Lee, who were athletes in this Olympic sport, became the first Asian Americans to win an Olympic gold medal for the U.S.
Diving
While the Chinese Zodiac has many strong, mighty animals, like the Ox, Tiger, and Dragon, the first animal in the Zodiac is this tiny animal
Rat