Heritage & Health Series Program

Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

Waves of Change: Same Heart, Same Dream, Same Goal 

Join in community and celebration for our API events in May and check back often for event updates.

Wednesday, May 1

APIHM Opening Ceremony

Noon–1 p.m.
Library Quad

The month commences with an exciting opening ceremony. Please join us for special guests and performances, special catered complimentary food & beverages, and API resources. 

More event details coming soon. 

Asian/Pacific American Network (APAN) presents:

Japanese Archery

Noon–2 p.m.
Small Gym (Room 2501)

Join us for a demonstration of Japanese archery, Kyudo, (弓道) in Japanese, a type of martial arts from Japan. Kyudo originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan and involves shooting targets at a distance of 28 meters, using long bows that are more than 6 feet long. The demonstration will be performed by Shiseikan Kyudojo, based in Redwood City. The club has been practicing at Foothill since the 90s.

Learn more about Shiseikan Kyudojo

Tuesday, May 7

Ayurveda Workshop with Elizabeth Swamy 

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Hearthside Lounge (Campus Center, Room 2313)

Lite refreshments will be provided. 

More event details coming soon. 

Wednesday, May 8

Asian/Pacific American Network (APAN) presents: Chinatown Rising Film + Q&A with Director Josh Chuck 

Noon–2 p.m.
Room 5015 

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Josh Chuck and gain valuable insights into his transformative work in San Francisco's Chinatown. Clips from the film will be shown and discussion.

Food and refreshments will be provided. 

Chinatown Rising is a documentary film directed by Harry Chuck and Josh Chuck. 

Thursday, May 9

Cricket Game - Desi Student Union vs. Sports Club  

Time TBD
Location TBD  

More event details coming soon. 

Saturday, May 11

Asian/Pacific American Network (APAN) presents:

SF Chinatown Tour 

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 

Cost covered by APAN (limit to 25 people).

More information about this event coming soon. 

Tuesday, May 14

Virtual Artist Talk with photographer Rosem Morton 

Noon–1 p.m.
Register and attend via ZOOM 

More information about this event coming soon. 

Wednesday, May 15

Spring API Festival 

11a.m.–1 p.m.
Library Quad

Celebrate the diversity and beauty of the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. 

More event details coming soon. 

Tuesday, May 21

Pasefika Xtreme Hip Hop 

Noon–1 p.m.
Campus Center Plaza   

Xtreme Hip Hop is a new, energetic version of step aerobics set to hip-hop music for a fun cardio fitness experience. Come join Rock, a certified Pacific Islander instructor, with basic step movies to Polynesian Hip-Hop music. 

Lite refreshments and snacks will be provided. 

Wednesday, May 22

FH Ethnic Studies Dept presents: Speaker Panel

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location TBD

More information about this event coming soon. 

Thursday, May 23

FH Anime Club presents: Film screening of Grave of the Fireflies 

4–6 p.m.
Location TBD 

More information about this event coming soon. 

Friday, May 24

Asian/Pacific American Network (APAN) presents:
API Celebration 

Dining Hall, (Campus Center Upper Level)  

Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.

More information about this event coming soon. 

Wednesday, May 29

Closing Ceremony 

Noon–1 p.m.
Library Quad  

Join us as we wrap up API month with the closing ceremony. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.

More information about this event coming soon.

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Questions? Please contact Victoria Strelnikova at strelnikovavictoria@fhda.edu.

APIHM Planning Committee Members

Thank you to all our students, faculty and staff who helped plan our APIHM events this month.

• Celine Trinh, Committee Chair
• Zara Ainge, Heritage Month Coordinator
• Pauline Brown, BIPOC Multicultural Center Supervisor
• Peter Chow, Faculty/APAN
• Hyejin Choi, Korean Student Association (KSA)
• Amit Freikorn, VP of Activities
• Steven Gerdes, Anime Club
• Justin Laxamana, Kasama
• Shahana Shaik, Heritage Month Coordinator
• Paulo Versosza, VP of ICC
• Melody Wang, Taiwanese Student Association (TSA)
• Kavin Yiu, Chinese Christian Fellowship (CCF)
• Victoria Strelnikova, Student Activities Coordinator, Advisor