The Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month Celebration was held at the Seattle Center Armory on May 5 as part of API Heritage Month.
The festival launched with lion dances, youth drill teams, drumming, martial arts, and artists from around the state.
Participants got to explore and experience the cultural roots of the Asian-Pacific Islands through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace.
Toshiko (in pink) wins The Alan Sugiyama Hum Bow Eating Contest (Photo by George Liu)
Cece wins the “APIs Can Sing” Competition. From left: John Chen, Cece T, Judges: DJ Nasty Nes, DJ Dilemma, DJ RoyBoy, and Tom Yamada. (Photo by Anela McFarland)
Emcees: Starla Sampaco, and P.O. Boxx (Photo by George Liu)
Attendees enjoying the celebration! (Photo by Vivian Huang)
UW’s K-Pop The Kompany (Photo by George Liu)
Te Fare o Tamatoa, Tahitian Dance Troupe (Photo by George Liu)
From left: John Chen, Alysa Sugiyama, and Mari Sugyama (Photo by George Liu)