Released: May 1, 2024
Delaware County is proud to join the nation in the recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration Heritage Month.
Observed annually each May, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration Heritage Month is a time to reflect upon and celebrate the remarkable role of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community in our nation’s history. The first celebration traces back to 1978 and is observed annually in May to commemorate the first Japanese who came to the United States in May of 1843.
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders make our nation more vibrant through diversity of cultures, languages, and religions. Delaware County is proud to have numerous members of the community, schools, businesses, organizations, and members of the County team who work to educate, celebrate, and expand Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and culture through education and the arts. This month, we celebrate the leaders, artists, scholars, and other people across Delaware County who keep the culture, history, and traditions alive, respected, and celebrated.
We are also thrilled to announce that the County is co-hosting an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration this year!
The County of Delaware, Upper Darby Township, Visit Delco, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia, and the Delaware County Office of Workforce Development are partnering to host an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Celebration on May 10 from 3pm-6pm in Upper Darby. The free, family-friendly celebration includes a variety of exciting and inspiring performances including Korean Drummers, Giddha- Punjab folk dance, and Zoe Erianna from America’s Got Talent. Residents are also invited to explore an online map to discover local restaurants offering delicious food inspired by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and culture.
Learn more about the celebration online at www.aapidelco.com .