Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to pay tribute and reflect on the Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have enriched history as well as our own lives. With this Cultural Mosaic, we will pause and honor the contributions of AAPI individuals and celebrate their achievements. To support Asian American and Pacific Islander students, ACC established the Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultural Center under the leadership of Director Lynn Lau

For more information on events for AAPI Heritage Month, please visit the AAPI Heritage Month webpage.

UPCOMING EVENTS


The AAPI Cultural Center at ACC is partnering with Austin Go Club to host a Go Game Workshop to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Go is a strategy board game for two players with the aim to capture more territory than the opponent by fencing off empty spaces. The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago and is believed to be the oldest board game continuously played today. No previous experience is required. 

Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 31st, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Northridge Campus, Portable Building 4 (AAPI Cultural Center), 11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, TX 78758

PAST EVENTS


The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cultural Center at ACC is hosting a Nature Trail Cleanup & Zero-Waste Lunch to celebrate Earth Week and AAPI Heritage Month. Come join us as we hike and help clean up the Walnut Creek trail near ACC Northridge.

We will meet at ACC Northridge in Portable Building 4. Cleanup supplies will be provided. After that, we will have a delicious zero-waste lunch together. 

Event Details:

Date: Friday, April 26th, 2024

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Northridge Campus, Portable Building 4 (AAPI Cultural Center), 11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, TX 78758


The AAPI Cultural Center at ACC is partnering with Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) and ACC Mental Health Counseling to host a Healthy Relationships Workshop and lunch in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

This one-hour workshop will concentrate on fostering healthy relationships by delving into topics such as consent, boundaries, and intervention. Free lunch will be provided.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center, Building 4000, Room 4.2205, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752


The AAPI Cultural Center at ACC is partnering with West China Tea to host a Gongfu Cha Demonstration to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Gongfu Cha (or Gongfu Tea) translates to "making tea with skill". It is a traditional Chinese tea preparation method sometimes referred to as "tea ceremony". Come discover the art of traditional Chinese Gongfu Cha and enjoy tea tasting and delicious snacks!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, May 10th, 2024

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center, Building 4000, Room 4.2205, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752