From the Filipino American Community of Colorado and Aurora Higher Education Center:
The Filipino American Community of Colorado and Auraria Higher Education are pleased to present the 1st Annual AANHPI Heritage Celebration on May 4th from 11 AM to 8 PM at Auraria Campus, located at 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 on the Lawrence St Mall. This event aims to celebrate the rich heritage of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Colorado.
The celebration will feature a variety of performances, including traditional dances by KALACOA and Nguyen Thieu Lion Dance, as well as musical performances by PADAYON – FACC, AJNAI, Tehani’s Halau, and Bhangra. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food from vendors such as Nguyen Thieu, Pho Now, WE Chef, Kickin’ Chicken, The Captain Taco’s and Sushi, and The FACC.
In addition to the performances and food, the event will include a wide range of retail vendors offering unique products. There will also be arts and crafts sponsored by the Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Rocky Mountain AAPI Youth Coalition. Special events include the Karaoke Challenge sponsored by John Paul EXIT Realty and the Spring Roll-Off Battle sponsored by Littleton Big Life.
We are grateful for the support of our key sponsors: the City of Edgewater, SCFD, Mile High United Way, RTD Denver, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Construction and Design Magazine, City of Aurora, Asian Round Table, and John Paul EXIT Realty. Their commitment to celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding is truly commendable.
Join us for a day filled with culture, food, music, and fun at the 1st Annual AANHPI Heritage Celebration! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Domingo Belen at (720) 651-7288 or domingo.belen@faccorg.onmicrosoft.com.
Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.
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