Students perform at ASIA Night at Shine Underground, featuring talent from across campus and the AAPI community, which featured dancing, singing and more. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Syracuse University hosted the annual conference Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in April so everyone on campus can join in honoring the history, cultural diversity, identities and contributions of AAPI communities rather than in May, when it is celebrated nationally.
Organized by the AAPI Heritage Month Planning Committeewith the support of Multicultural Affairs, the Center for International Services and Student Life, this year’s calendar included a full schedule of speakers, exhibitions, performances and student organization events.
The theme of this year’s celebration was “Community Comes Together: Strength in Unity.”
These photos capture highlights from several of the planned marquee events. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Students showcased their cultural traditions and talents at the International Festival on April 2. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Students showcased their cultural traditions and talents at the International Festival on April 2. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Susan Wadley, professor emerita of anthropology, in a noon lecture, explained the art of the Mithila region of India at the Syracuse University Art Museum. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
The Greek Multicultural Council hosted a night market on April 7 to allow students to experience popular regional foods from Asia and the Pacific Islands. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
The South Asian Students Association organized a vibrant Holi event on April 8 to celebrate the Indian festival of colors. The celebration included an explosion of color, delicious food and lively music and dancing. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
The South Asian Students Association organized a vibrant Holi event on April 8 to celebrate the Indian festival of colors. The celebration included an explosion of color, delicious food and lively music and dancing. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Orange After Dark hosted Grocery Bingo with an AAPI twist on April 13. The winner received a tote bag filled with the best foods and snacks from Asian cultures, chosen specifically by the AAPI Heritage Month planning committee. (Photo by Ross Knight)
Writer and New Yorker bestselling author Hua Hsu gave a commemorative AAPI Heritage Month lecture on April 20. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
On April 21, students performed at ASIA Night in the Schine Underground, showcasing talent from across campus and the AAPI community, with dancing, singing and more. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
