Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

Cultural performances and music, bright Japanese floral arrangements, intricate Chinese art activities, and much more will fill the day from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. The Sandia National Laboratories Asian Leadership Outreach Committee and museum partner to host the 26th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day, celebrating the cultural traditions, ancestry, native languages, and unique experiences represented among ethnic groups from Asia and the Pacific.

Museum visitors will be mesmerized by tantalizing dance performances, participate in hands-on activities such as origami, and observe beautiful Ikebana floral arrangements. Visitors will also be able to taste traditional Asian food samples provided by Talin Market. Umami Moto Food Truck will have delicious Asian-Inspired cuisine for purchase.

Through the continuing support of the Chinese Cultural Center and Lin’s Martial Arts Academy, Albuquerque Chinese Happy Dance Group, Albuquerque Chinese Folk Dance Ensemble, The Chinese American Citizens Alliance Youth Dance Troupe, Hindu Temple Society of New Mexico, Ichiyo School of Ikebana, Ikebana International Chapter 41, and BK Taiko museum visitors will be treated to performances including traditional dance performances, Chinese martial arts, Japanese Taiko drumming and much more.

The event is included with paid Museum admission and can be purchased the day of the event at the door. For more information about this event, please call 505-245-2137, extension 105.