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Asian Pacific American heritage at the Center

May 13, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On May 2, thousands of people congregated at the Seattle Center House to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through song, dance, music, art, and displays. There were lion dances, youth drill teams, taiko drummers, and artists from all over the state. The event was presented by the Asian-Pacific Directors Coalition.

Photos by Jared Chang/NWAW

Thousands of people celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Seattle Center (Photos by Jared Chang/NWAW)

1: The Chinese Community Drill Team lines up for its performance. 2: A performer from the Cambodian Dance Preservation Troupe takes centerstage. 3: Isaiah, of the Tearama Tahitian group, smiles as he performs. 4: From Fraggle Rock, a breakdancing crew, dancer Crazy Bones seems to defy gravity with his moves. 5: Featured performer Dawen Wang, an R&B singer from Los Angeles, croons to an audience of fans.

The University of Washington Lambda Phi Epsilon Step Dancers stay in sync during their routine.

The Hula Halau, Ke Liko A'o Lei Lehua dancers performing for the audience.

The Getappers click and stomp their heels in rhythmic unison.

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Filed Under: Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2010, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jared Chang, Seattle Center House, Vol 29 No 20 | May 15 - May 21

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