March Newsletter
Celebrating ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
As we observe Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we take pride in the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of our community. From the spicy flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine to the rhythmic beat of Polynesian dance, the customs and traditions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are rich and varied.
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made significant contributions to American society, including groundbreaking scientific discoveries by Nobel laureate Yoichiro Nambu, the music of Yo-Yo Ma that transcends cultural barriers and unites humanity, the award-winning performances of actor Ke Huy Quan, and the awe-inspiring ice skating of Olympic champion Nathan Chen, across fields such as science, medicine, technology, sports, entertainment, and the arts.
We also acknowledge the challenges and injustices that our community have faced, including discrimination, racism, and xenophobia. Despite these obstacles, we have persevered and thrived, and will become ever stronger.
Together, let us embrace the unique traditions and customs of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and work towards a more inclusive and equitable society where all voices are heard and valued.
What’s Happening Ohio
Cincinnati Art Museum CAM collection - Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, the Cincinnati Art Museum is continuing to recognize and appreciate the immense role Asian peoples and cultures play in our collection.
Cleveland Asian Festival
Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21, 2023
The Cleveland Asian Festival is a grassroots festival that highlights Cleveland’s AsiaTown, Diversity, and Asian Culture in Northeast Ohio. The annual festival offers Free Admission, Free Parking with Free shuttle bus rides to and from the festival.
Live entertainment including Cultural Performances and demonstrations on two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace of 100+ vendors and exhibitors, 25+ local restaurants, and caterers offering authentic Asian cuisines.
Free health screenings at the Health Pavilion inside Asia Plaza, Free activities, Free games, the Colors of Asia Fashion show, and an Asian Pop Dance Competition.
Columbus Asian Festival
On March 31, Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO) and Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA) are hosting a parental communication webinar in partnership with UCA WAVES, Asian Services in Action (ASIA), Carolinas Chinese American Civic Center (CCACC), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and Ohio Chinese Contemporary Chinese School (OCCS).
The webinar will be in Chinese, and the featured speaker is Ms. Qi Fang, who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer and a frequent speaker for UCA Waves’ Mental Health Project
Ms. Fang will focus on the major pitfalls in communication between Chinese speaking parents and their teens with examples and facilitate practice sessions if time allows.
Event Name: How Parents Talk So the Teens Listen
Date and Time: Friday, March 31, 2023, 7:30 pm ET
Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/AacoUcaWaves
WeChat article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4m-hleQjaicoFKlRbLmdmg
我们怎么说，孩子才会听
可怜天下父母心。家有青少年的家长常常看不惯、不敢说，什么都不说又觉得不应该！难！难！难！
美东时间3月31号周五晚上7:30，诚邀大家参加由AACO联袂UCA WAVES, OCAA, OCCS, CCACC, ASIA, NAMI主办的心理健康专场讲座“我们怎么说，孩子才会听”，一起跟UCA WAVES心理健康专家方琦老师学习实用心理保健知识、提高亲子沟通能力。
扫描海报二维码报名参加，云端相聚，打开认知，用心练习，走向改变，打通两代人心灵沟通的桥梁吧！https://bit.ly/AacoUcaWaves
微信文章：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4m-hleQjaicoFKlRbLmdmg
Best wishes,
Asian American Coalition of Ohio (AACO)
Ohio Chinese American Association (OCAA)