Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This is the month Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated.
What is May? The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
This singer was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is known for for his stage performances and retro showmanship. You may have heard his last song, APT.
Who is Bruno Mars?
These are small tapered sticks used in pairs of equal length as traditional eating utensils.
What are chopsticks? Chopsticks were first used by the Chinese and later spread to the neighboring countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Bhutan, Indonesia, Burma, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
This spiritual leader achieved enlightenment through meditation and “the middle way.”
Who is Buddha? Buddha was a sage, or wise man, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. He is believed to have lived and taught mostly in eastern India sometime between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE.
Which president expanded Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to a month long celebration? A. President George HW Bush in 1990 B. President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 C. President Jimmy Carter in 1978
Who is President George H.W. Bush?
He was born in Hong Kong, China. He gained a reputation as Hong Kong's best stuntman. In America he is know as a martial artist and movie star.
Who is Jackie Chan?
What is the name of a Chinese form of fermented tofu that has a strong odor?
What is sticky tofu? It is usually sold at night markets or roadside stands as a snack, rather than in restaurants. Traditionally, the dish is fermented in a brine with vegetables and meat, sometimes for months. It is a popular street snack in Asia and can be enjoyed deep fried, steamed, or prepared in other ways. The food is considered a treat in China, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrated the arrival of the first group of immigrants from this country.
What is Japan. May is the month when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the U.S. in 1843.
Who is a mixed race individual who holds a Asian-American racial identity and is famous for golf?
Who is Tiger Woods? Tiger Woods' ancestry is African American, Thai, Chinese, and Dutch.
What country did boba originate from?
What is Taiwan?
DAILY DOUBLE!! What percentage of Pacific Islanders are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
What is 7%? Approximately 7% of Pacific Islanders are part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church)1. Tonga, a country in the South Pacific, has the highest number of Latter-day Saints per capita, with 60.88% of its population are members of LDS church.
What was the name for the celebration currently known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month called prior to 2009?
What is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month? The name was changed to be more inclusive and recognize both Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to the United States.
This NBA player is one of the few Asian Americans in NBA history, and the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the league. He is also known for his public expression of his Christianity.
Who is Jeremy Lin? He and his teammate Landry Fields, a Stanford grad, have their own special pre-game ritual—a nerdy handshake that involves pretending to read and taking off glasses.
These common locations allow you to purchase cheap and delicious food after sundown?
The month of May also marks the anniversary of the completion of THIS RAILROAD in 1869, which was constructed by workers who were majority Chinese immigrants.
What is the Transcontinental Railroad? In 1862, the Pacific Railroad Act chartered the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies, and tasked them with building a transcontinental railroad that would link the United States from east to west.
Which Asian American actress stars in the ABC sitcom, "Fresh Off the Boat"?
Who is Constance Wu?
DAILY DOUBLE!! What is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia that is generally bell-shaped and known for its high water content, crunchy texture, and sweet taste?
What is a water apple? It is a tropical fruit tree native to countries, including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Water Apples are often consumed fresh or used in salads, desserts, and jams.
What Oceanic Nation known for hosting theatrical productions also hosts a large native population of Polynesians?
What is New Zealand?
What language or country of origin does this proverb originate from: Ano man ang gagawin, pitong bese isipin (lit. Whatever you do, think about it seven times)?
What is Tagalog or the Phillipines? This proverb is the equivalent of the English "think twice before you act."