Every May, we celebrate the rich history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In and around Seattle, and online, there are many ways you can celebrate. Here are some suggestions:
Support AAPI-owned businesses
- Support local AAPI-owned businesses by using directories like Intentionalist.
- Support small businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District by shopping a unique selection of retail, arts, gifts cards and more through the C-ID online marketplace.
“Visit” Exhibits and Collections Online
- See fascinating exhibits and collections from the National Archives, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Library of Congress, and more.
Support AAPI-owned media in our region
Learn about AAPI history in our region
- Visit Chamber member Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
- Learn about Asian American heritage in Washington
Support our AAPI reciprocal partners and other nonprofits
- Chinatown-International District BIA
- Japanese American Chamber of Commerce
- Korean American Chamber of Commerce WA State
- Ethnic Chamber of Commerce
- Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
- Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce
- Washington Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce
Other organizations include:
- Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation
- Pacific Asian Empowerment Program
- Find a variety of resources on the Asian Pacific American Directory
National organizations include:
- Ascend
- Asian American Advertising Federation
- The Asian American Architects and Engineers Association
- Asian American Business Development Center
- Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN)
- Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
- Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)
- Asian Women in Business
- Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC)
- Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association
- The Center for Asian-Pacific American Women
- Filipino American National Historical Society
- Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
- Korean American Coalition (KAC)
- National Association of Asian American Professionals
- U.S. Pan-Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Celebrate AAPI literature and media
- 12 must-read books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- Bay Area Asian American authors share books that inspired them
- 5 great books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Must-read books for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- 20 books for young readers to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and year-round
- Children’s books for Asian-Pacific Heritage Month
- Watch a PBS collection of stories that explores the history, traditions, and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
- Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with KEXP. They will be spotlighting AAPI artists who charted new territory and artists who are breaking the mold today, through songs, stories, interviews, performances, and more.