The City of Bellevue kicked off Asian Heritage Month with a vibrant Asian Art Exhibition reception at City Hall on May 8. The event attracted 125 participants and started with a captivating performance by Japan Creative Arts (School of Taiko).
Japan Creative Arts/School of Taiko (Photo provided by Jerry Lee)
Bellevue Councilmembers Janice Zahn, Conrad Lee, and curator Mami Shimomura spoke— highlighting the significance of the month-long exhibition. The event also featured a showcase of the latest designer dresses by Luly Yang.
Luly Yang’s “Passage to Shanghai” (Photo provided by Jerry Lee)
Guests enjoyed food from Chinatown-International District favorites Tai Tung, Kau Kau, and Jade Garden restaurants. The Asian Art exhibition, featuring approximately 30 pieces from Pacific Northwest Asian artists, is open to the public and free of charge.
Art enthusiasts can admire works on loan from various artists, including contributions from Braseth/Woodside, Greg Kucera, and Traver Galleries.
It was a month-long celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It’s so amazing!!!!