14th Annual Virtual Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month Celebration
"One World, Many Cultures" 

Saturday May 20, 2023

Vajiradhammapadip Temple

110 Rustic Rd, Centereach, NY 11720

2023 Asian American & Pacific Islander Distinguinshed Awards
Ceremony & Multi Cultural Presentation by several Asian Cultures

ORGANIZED BY 

SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE
SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
SUFFOLK COUNTY ASIAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD
WELLBROOK FOUNDATION INC.

 Our Mission

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration (celebrated in the Month of May) promotes the importance of cultural diversity in building a vibrant, prosperous and healthy community in Suffolk County.  Recognizing outstanding achievements of Asian American(s), an organization and Highly Accomplished Asian American Professional who contributed significantly to the Asian American community in Suffolk County. 

 Our Statement of Values

• Showcasing asian cultural heritage
• Advocating the importance of life long learning and education
• Providing a fun and entertaining experience, music, songs, open theater
• Recognizing Distinguished Asian American & Pacific Islander Honorees
• Recognizing Students - Social Harmony Writing Contest
• Community collaboration, businesses and strong relationships
• Fostering a healthy lifestyle and quality of life

Participating Cultures from Bangladesh, China, India,
Japan, Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

Click here to see the 2015 Asian American and Pacific Islander

Heritage Month celebration photo's at the Charles B Wang Center 

2022 AAPI FLYER WITH YOUTUBE LINK 

BECOME A SPONSOR

 PAST ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

2013 PHOTO EXCERPTS TAKEN AT THE WANG CENTER

DURING THE 5TH ANNUAL AAPI FESTIVAL

RIBBON CUTTING, OPEN CEREMONIES & PARADE OF NATIONS
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - FREE ADMISSION
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Wang Center Theater Main Lobby

Come and join us on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:30 pm at the Stony Brook University, Charles B. Wang Center, Main Theater Lobby on our "Ribbon Cutting, Open Ceremonies and Parade of Nations".  See the colorful traditional costumes, music, dances, booth exhibits from ten (10) different Asian cultures such as Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. 

Activities includes Tea Ceremony, Open Theater, Photo Exhibit, Workshop, AAAB Youth Orchestra, Distinguished Asian American Awarding Ceremonies, Social Harmony Writing Contest Awarding, Corporate and Exhibit Booths and much more.

WELCOME ADDRESS - Welcome address acknowledgement of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County officials, Ambassadors, Consul Generals and VIP guests by Rev. Roderick Pearson, Executive Director, Suffolk County Youth Bureau/Human Services.

AAAB YOUTH ORCHESTRA - May 11, 2013 - FREE ADMISSION
From 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM at the Wang Center Theater

Come and join us on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 1:30 pm - 2:15  pm at the Stony Brook University, Charles B. Wang Center, Main Theater featuring the AAAB Youth Orchestra.

Founded in 2011 by Suffolk County Asian American Advisory Board, AAAB Youth Orchestra offers extracurricular music programs for children ages 10-18 yrs. The main goal is to promote not only music of Asian heritage but to explore the world of music in general, ranging from Renaissance to 21 st Century under careful guidance of Mr. Peter Papiewski, our Music Director and Conductor.

OPEN THEATER - May 11, 2013 - FREE ADMISSION
From 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Wang Center Theater Main Lobby

Come and join us on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Stony Brook University, Charles B. Wang Center, Main Theater Lobby on our "Open Theater". Listen to the sights and sounds from ten (10) different Asian cultures such as Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam ranging from musical instruments, dances and vocal perfomances.

Distinguished Asian American Honorees Awards Ceremony
From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Wang Center Theater Main



FEATURED PERFORMANCE BY ASIAN ARTIST
From 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Wang Center Theater
Admission $15 - Seats are Limited, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
SOLD OUT - As of April 29, 2013 we are accepting a waiting list.

Listen to the sights and sounds as we invite professional featured artist from Asian countries who will entertain you with classic love songs, patriotic songs, spiritual and multicultural songs from around the world.

This year's Korean Program is made possible in part by the grant from the Korean Cultural Services for the Asian American Heritage Celebration Month on the program.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT 2016 AAPI FLYER

2016 AAPI JOURNAL PART 1 of 4

2016 AAPI JOURNAL PART 2 of 4

2016 AAPI JOURNAL PART 3 of 4

2016 AAPI JOURNAL PART 4 of 4

TO VIEW THE PHOTOS FROM THE
2016 ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 
HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

PLEASE CLICK HERE 

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