2012 asia and pacific islands heritage month calendar and cultural guide
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Antonio R. VillaraigosaMayor City of Los Angeles
Aileen AdamsDeputy Mayor Strategic Partnerships
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILEd P. Reyes, District 1
Paul Krekorian, District 2
Dennis P. Zine, District 3
Tom LaBonge, District 4
Paul Koretz, District 5
Tony Cardenas, District 6
Richard Alarcon, District 7
Bernard C. Parks, District 8
Jan Perry, District 9
Herb J. Wesson, Jr., District 10
Bill Rosendahl, District 11
Mitchell Englander, District 12
Eric Garcetti, District 13
Jose Huizar, District 14
Joe Buscaino, District 15
Carmen TrutanichLos Angeles City Attorney
Wendy GreuelLos Angeles City Controller
CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSIONYork Chang President
Josephine Ramirez Vice President
Annie Chu Charmaine Jefferson Richard Montoya Lee Ramer Jonathan Weedman
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CITY OF LOS ANGELES Olga Garay-EnglishExecutive Director
Saul RomoAssistant General Manger
Will Caperton y MontoyaDirector of Marketing and Development
CALENDAR PRODUCTIONWill Caperton y Montoya Editor and Art Director
Martica Caraballo StorkAssistant Editor
CALENDAR DESIGNDennis Nishidennis@dennisnishi.com
Terese Harristmharris@pmacservices.com
Asian and Pacific Islander AmericanHeritage Month Celebration
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the City of Los Angeles, it is my pleasure to invite you to celebrate the
35th Annual Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in Los Angeles.
Our City is home to people originating from all around the world, with so many
cultures contributing to the rich diversity that makes Los Angeles an international
capital. This month we highlight our rich Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and the
work of artists who keep Asian and Pacific Islander American traditions alive and
vibrant in our communities.
I encourage you to take part in the special events listed throughout these pages and
welcome you to take part in this year’s theme of:
“BREAKING THE MOLD”
Please join our celebration.
Very truly yours,
ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSAMayor
City of Los Angeles
Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Office of the MayorCity of Los Angeles
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Dear Friends,
This 35th annual celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in Los
Angeles provides us with the opportunity to honor the people whose traditions are rooted
in the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim and the vast Asian continent. We can learn much
from their history and treasure their travels from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia,
Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
Geographically, Asia includes lands as varied in character as some of the former Soviet
Republic states and countries in the Middle East. East Asia includes China, Hong Kong
S.A.R., Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. Southeast Asia consists
of Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. South Asia includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Our tour of Asia also includes Australia and Papua New Guinea - and the Pacific Islands
include: New Zealand, Samoa, Cook Islands, Micronesia, Midway Islands, Fiji, French
Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Northern
Mariana Islands, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and
Rapanui (Easter Island).
I invite you to learn more about Asian and Pacific Islander American heritage throughout
this celebration. I hope you will enjoy the fine art produced by our accomplished
Los Angeles artists highlighted in this calendar. Please take some time to also explore
the many cultural programs and artistic events listed as part of Asian and Pacific Islander
American Heritage Month in LA with your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Olga Garay-EnglishExecutive Director
Department of Cultural Affairs
City of Los Angeles
Olga Garay-English
Executive DirectorDepartment of Cultural AffairsCity of Los Angeles
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Heather Scholl, Be Here Now
Co-Chairs:
John Choi Board of Public Works
June Lagmay City Clerk
Will Caperton y Montoya Department of Cultural Affairs
Martica Caraballo Stork Department of Cultural Affairs
Jean Chan Yellow Chinatown BID/CHSSC
Baldwin Chiu Log Records
Phil Chung Lodestone Theater Ensemble
Teresa De Vera
Pilar Diaz LA 84 Foundation
Curtis Eng Los Angeles Zoo and
Botanical Gardens
Mike Fong Office of the Mayor
Janet Fukuhara Nielson Asian Pacific American
Employee Resource Group
Sam Galvan Office of the Mayor
Olga Garay-English Department of Cultural Affairs
Andrea N. Gibson The Walt Disney Company
Rebeca Guerrero Department of Cultural Affairs
Jackie Guevarra LA County Asian American
Employees Association
Neil Holmes L.A. Sparks
Ricardo Hong Office of the Mayor
Belle Hsu Asian Professional Exchange
Mohammed Islam Saban South Asian Biz Network
Alexander Kim California State Board of
Optometry
Mei Jung
Rod Labuni The Nielsen Company
Larissa Lam Chiu
Steven Lee City of Glendale Arts and Culture
Angelica Loa Perez Department of Cultural Affairs
Mark Masaoka Asian Pacific Policy and
Planning Council
Aminah Mills L.A. Sparks
Jacob Motta Office of the Mayor
Pedro Muniz LAPD Public Relations Unit
Aung Naing Network of Myanmar
American Association
Thomas Nakanishi Plane Interactive
Joe Quan City of Los Angeles, ITA
Pierre Riotoc Department of General Services
Isabel Rojas-Williams California State University,
Los Angeles
Terry Rose Office of the Mayor
Teresa Samaniego ABC 7
Elia Sanchez Fox Audience Strategy
Joyce Shimazu LA 18/KSCI-TV
Paul Song
Pamela Thomas Time Warner Cable
Karen Tu LA County Asian American
Employees Association
Eric Vaquilar Common Ground Communication
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Barbara Lai Bennett, detail from Behind the Lattice, Mixed media, 48” x 24”, 2007
Influences of Asian andPacific Islander American Culture
IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
FAMILYThe many Asian and Pacific Islander American community centers throughout the City
provide family programming to a growing population, ensuring that the traditions of
the cultures and an appreciation of the histories are shared with our young people and
carried on throughout future generations.
GEOGR APHYAs a major metropolitan area, Los Angeles is home to many Asian and Pacific Islander
American communities such as Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Koreatown, Thai Town, and
Historic Filipino Town. Beyond the City of Los Angeles, a large number of Asian and
Pacific Islander Americans call other areas of Los Angeles county their home, resulting
in high concentrations in areas such as Hollywood, the beach communities, the valleys,
and beyond — further diversifying the fabric of this great City.
ART S AND CULTUREThe City of Los Angeles benefits from a wealth of Asian and Pacific Islander influenced
cultures. Many museums, cultural centers, historical landmarks, theaters, and dance
companies are in the City of Los Angeles. The City offers countless cultural resources
that represent the traditions of each Asian and Pacific Islander culture in a unique and
exciting way.
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HISTORYSince the 19th Century, thousands of Asians and Pacific Islanders have migrated
to America, making their homes throughout California and Los Angeles. Asian and
Pacific Islander Americans represent a significant portion of the population of the
City of Los Angeles, contributing greatly to the economy, politics, and culture
of the City.
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K. W. Lee
SPIRIT OF LOS ANGELES
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K. W. (short for Kyung Won) Lee, 83, came to America in 1950 as a young man with ink in his blood,
probably the first Asian immigrant to work for mainstream dailies in the continental United States,
After 40 working years with mainstream dailies and ethnic weeklies as a reporter, editor, and
publisher, he was inducted into the Newseum’s Journalism History Gallery in 1997.
A native of Kaesong in what is now North Korea, Lee obtained a master’s degree in journalism
at the University of Illinois in 1955. In 1956 he started a career with dailies in Tennessee, West Virginia, and California -- much of the last two decades with The Sacramento Union,
the oldest daily in the West, where he was in charge of investigative reporting as well as covering
minorities in the state.
He has won 29 professional awards, including those from the National Headliners Club (twice), the
AP News Executive Council (three times), and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
He’s the first recipient of the Asian American Journalists Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in
1987. In 1994 he became the first Asian journalist to receive the Free Spirit Award from the Freedom
Forum with a $10,000 cash prize.
Lee has covered such issues as civil rights struggles in the South in the early 1960s, massive vote
buying practices in southern West Virginia, and the plight of Appalachian coal miners, but he is best
known for authoring an investigative series on the 1974 San Francisco Chinatown gangland murder
conviction of young Asian immigrant, Chol Soo Lee, upon which the film “True Believer” was based.
His five-year-long coverage led to a new trial and an eventual acquittal and release of the inmate
from San Quentin’s Death Row.
In 1979, he launched the first national English-language Korean American newspaper, Koreatown
Weekly, in LA’s Koreatown, chronicling the early years of the post-World War II Korean immigration.
In 1990, during difficult times in Los Angeles and in other inner-cities, he founded and edited the
Korea Times (English) Weekly in Los Angeles, along with an internship program for both Asian
Americans and other minorities. He’s the founding president of the Korean American Journalists
Association.
In the fiery aftermath of the 1992 civil uprising in LA, along with Mexican American actor Edward
James Olmos, Lee was honored with the John Anson Ford Award by the Human Relations Commission
of Los Angeles County for “promoting racial harmony in inter-group relations through journalism and
community involvement.”
He is profiled in “Crusaders, Scoundrels, Journalists: The Newseum’s Most Intriguing Newspeople”
published in 2000.
He’s also profiled in “Untold Civil Rights Stories of Asian Americans,” published by UCLA’s Asian
American Studies Center and Asian Pacific American Legal Center. Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
calls this book “A social milestone that recognizes the unsung contributions of Asian Americans
to America’s Civil Rights Movement … A must-read and a must-have for educators and students
alike.” In Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’s view, “It is essential reading to
appreciate the contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage to the fight to
secure civil rights, union representation, social justice, and the American Dream.”
In semi-retirement, the veteran journalist/activist has lectured about investigative journalism in
communities of color at University of California System branches including UCLA, UC-Riverside,
and UC-Santa Barbara.
He, along with Dr. Luke and Grace Kim, will soon publish a Korean American oral history:
“Lonesome Journey: the Korean American Century; A Trail of Wail: The Lost Tribes of Korean
Slaves in Mexico and Cuba,” a collection of life histories of Korean pioneers and their
descendants, most of which have been run in KoreAm Journal monthly magazine
from 2003 to 2008.
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Jyoti Nanda
DREAM OF LOS ANGELES
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Jyoti Nanda is core faculty member in both the David J. Epstein Public Interest Law Program and
the Critical Race Studies Program at the UCLA School of Law. Professor Nanda maintains keen
academic interests in social justice advocacy, civil rights issues, and the ways in which children and
youth intersect with the juvenile justice system. She teaches the Public Interest section of the first
year Lawyering Skills course, Youth & Justice - a seminar on juvenile delinquency; a course about
Problem Solving in Public Interest; and has co-taught several clinical classes including Public Policy
Advocacy and Fact Investigation. She recently co-chaired a national conference with the UCLA Law
Review titled: Underprotected & Overpoliced: Women, Race & Criminalization. As a grant recipient
from the Center for Community Foundation in 2008, Professor Nanda has been working on the
Juvenile Justice Project, a collaborative endeavor with the Learning Rights Law Center focused on
addressing educational issues and the racial disparity within the juvenile delinquency system in Los
Angeles County.
Prior to joining the faculty at the UCLA School of Law in 2003, Professor Nanda was awarded a
Skadden Fellowship – one of 25 prestigious fellowships awarded each year often called the “Legal
Peace Corps” to work as a staff attorney at the Los Angeles office of the NAACP Legal Defense &
Educational Fund, Inc (LDF). While at LDF, Professor Nanda helped file a multi-million dollar class
action lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch alleging racially discriminatory hiring and firing practices.
Professor Nanda earned her B.A. in Ethnic Studies with highest honors from the University of
California, Berkeley and her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law, where she served as
Articles Editor of the Northwestern Law Review and was trained in clinical advocacy at the Children
& Family Justice Center.
Professor Nanda currently serves on the Board of Directors for the South Asian Network (SAN),
a grass roots human rights organization. Professor Nanda served on the Board of the Asian Pacific
American Alternative Dispute Resolution Center for six years and for two years as the Pro Bono
Chair for the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California. She also co-founded the South
Asian Bar Association Public Interest Foundation which awards thousands of grants each year to
public interest minded law students and non-profits. And shortly after the events of September 11,
2001, she co-founded the 9/11 Legal Response Network, an anti-hate crimes advocacy group based
in Los Angeles.
Born in Nairobi, Kenya to parents of Indian descent, Professor Nanda has lived in many places but
currently calls Southern California home. She spends her free time trying to be outside as much as
possible with her husband and her two children, ages six and two and a half.
Michelle Kwan
HOPE OF LOS ANGELES
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The most decorated figure skater in U.S. history, Michelle Kwan’s skating brilliance and
accomplishments have earned her a place among the all-time greats of the sport. For over
a decade (1995-2005) Michelle dominated the sport like no other skater in history, winning
an unprecedented 43 championships, including five World Championships, eight consecutive
and nine overall U.S. National Championships, and two Olympic medals. In the nearly 100-year
history of U.S. figure skating, no American man or woman has won more world titles, national
titles, or Olympic medals.
Michelle’s activities off the ice have been equally noteworthy. In November 2006, the U.S. Secretary
of State appointed Michelle as the first U.S. Public Diplomacy Envoy. In this capacity Michelle
travels the world and meets with young people to speak about leadership and to engage them in
dialogue on social and educational issues. In June 2010, President Obama appointed Michelle to the
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, a group that advises the President on ways
to engage, empower, and educate all Americans to lead active, healthy lifestyles. In December 2010,
Michelle was elected to the Board of Directors of Special Olympics International, the organization’s
ultimate governing authority responsible for global affairs and strategies. Michelle graduated from
the University of Denver in November 2008 with a degree in International Studies. In May 2011,
she received a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University,
majoring in International Relations.
Michelle has earned numerous awards and honors, including: 2003 U.S. Olympic Committee
(USOC) SportsWoman of the Year; 2001 Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in America;
1998 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation; 2002 and 2003 Kids’ Choice
Awards, and the 2002 Teen Choice Award as America’s favorite female athlete. In 2000 Michelle was
selected one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World.” In 2003 Michelle earned
her seventh U.S. Figure Skating Skater of the Year award. In an unprecedented move, U.S. Figure
Skating renamed the award in her honor. It is now called the Michelle Kwan Trophy. In May 2010,
Michelle received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Southern Vermont College. In January
2012, Michelle was inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, the highest honor in U.S.
figure skating. In March 2012, Michelle was elected to the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, the
only member of the Class of 2012.
Michelle’s philosophy, in skating and in life is: “Work hard, be yourself, and have fun!”
Ann Le, at left Thinking of You I, at right, Thinking of You II, Inkjet print, 42” x 42”, 2011
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Asian and Pacific Islander AmericanHeritage Month Celebration
Mayor’s Events
OPENING CEREMONYJoin the Mayor and City Council to officially declare the opening of Asian and Pacific Islander
American Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles. The Mayor will award the City’s Spirit, Dream,
and Hope Awards during a ceremony in Council Chambers, and will then host a reception on the City
Hall South Plaza.
WHEN: April 27, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers and the City Hall South Plaza 200 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA, 90012
COST: Free
SPONSORS: Time Warner Cable, ABC7, The Walt Disney Company, Wells Fargo, Nielsen, Fox Audience Strategy, BP, LA 18/KSCI, PACE, Media Image Pubic Relations, Office of the Mayor, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Committee
INFO: 213.922.9762 or SP-RSVP@lacity.org
Edwin Ushiro, Some Would Travel Farther Than Intended, Mixed media on lucite, 24” x 19”, 2011
DCA’s MUSIC LA ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CLASSES
SPONSORED BY DISNEY, NIELSEN, AND FOX AUDIENCE STRATEGY
Music LA celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month by hosting music classes
for elementary, middle, and high school students presented by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa,
The Walt Disney Company, Nielsen, Fox Audience Strategy, and the Department of Cultural Affairs
(DCA). The Music LA Program partners with professional music education providers to create two
unique music programs that will expose young people to the diverse landscape of Asian and Pacific
Islander music, dance, and culture.
Students will receive hands-on instrumental and vocal classes based in curricula highlighting each
selected genre, including Classic Korean music, traditional Pilipino music, and Angklung Orchestra.
Student participation will include performance training in an ensemble setting through workshops
and rehearsals. After nine to ten weeks of instruction, all students will take part in culminating
performances for family and friends.
All Music LA classes are designed to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture, foster pride
and understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander music traditions, and are free for young people
ages 6 to 17. Please contact a Music LA site below for class schedules, enrollment details,
and to pre-register today!
WHEN: May through June
COST: Free
SPONSORS: The Walt Disney Company, Nielsen, Fox Audience Strategy, Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Cultural Affairs
2012 City of Los AngelesAsian & Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMusic LA Title Sponsor
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Bebe Khue Jacobs, Going Home - Incense, Photograph, 2012
MUSIC LA AT THE KOREAN EDUCATION CENTER IN LOS ANGELESThe Korean Education Center and the acclaimed Korean Classical Music Institute of America, under
the direction of Paul Lee, have partnered with Music LA to offer traditional Korean music classes
for Beginner and Intermediate students. Courses in Samulnori (Korean percussion), Gayageum
(12-string zither), Haegeum (Korean fiddle), Korean Traditional Dance, and Standing Samulnori will be
taught. The goal of this special program is to educate Korean Americans about Korean culture and
heritage through music, and to also provide non-Koreans with a fun and educational introduction to
Korean music, dance, and cultural traditions. No musical experience is necessary. All students
ages 6 to 17 are welcome!
WHERE: Korean Education Center in Los Angeles 680 Wilshire Place, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90005
INFO: Jai Jun, 213.386.3112, jai.kecla@gmail.com
Bannon Fu, at top, Rust Cloth Scene, 22” x 48”, 2008, at bottom, Pink Cloth Scene #4, 33” x 50”, 2005, both, Oil on canvas
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MUSIC LA AT SEARCH TO INVOLVE PILIPINO AMERICANS (SIPA)Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), a multi-service agency in Historic Filipinotown, will
offer a series of Beginning to Advanced classes in various Pilipino musical genres representing the
rich cultural heritage of the Republic of the Philippines. Instruction will range from the pre-colonial
Kulintang originating in the southern island of Mindanao, to the tribal rhythms of Northern Luzon,
to the familiar Spanish-influenced rondalla melodies popular throughout the Visayas and all over the
Philippine archipelago. Students will begin learning choral songs and advance through the course of
this workshop to Beginning Angklung Orchestra, where they will explore the melodic pitches of this
bamboo instrument. No musical experience is necessary! All students ages 6 to 12 are welcome!
WHERE: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) 3200 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90026
CONTACT: Christine Calderon, 213.382.1819 ext. 125, ccalderon@esipa.org
Leaf Exposures, Hydration, Photograph
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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH POSTER COMPETITION AND PROGRAM
In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
in partnership with Wells Fargo, is hosting a poster competition for children and adolescents in
Los Angeles. This annual contest invites students of all backgrounds, from kindergarten through
high school, to showcase their artistic skills and to explore Asian and Pacific Islander traditions and
contributions. Entries will be judged by a panel of professional artists, educators, and community
leaders. The purpose of the City of Los Angeles’ 2012 Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage
Month Educational and Cultural Programs is to foster a greater appreciation of Asian and Pacific
Islander American history and to promote greater access to arts and cultural resources within
Los Angeles.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD
COST: Free
SPONSORS: Wells Fargo, The Walt Disney Company, ABC7, Nielsen, LA 18/KSCI, Office of the Mayor, Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Committee
INFO: 213.202.5545, culturela.org
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John Kwok, Untitled, Gouache on paperboard, 40” x 30”, Courtesy of the John Kwok Family, Copyright John Kwok.
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Ichiro Shimizu, Coast View, Digital photography, 11” x 6.8”, 2012
WONDERS OF ASIA PRESENTED BY THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS IN HONOR OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN LOS ANGELESTo celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
in partnership with the Los Angeles Sparks and the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage
Month Committee, invite you to the 2012 Season Home Opening Game of the Los Angeles Sparks in
May. During the game, the Los Angeles Sparks will highlight Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and
showcase the many contributions of our community members. Mayor Villaraigosa and the LA Sparks
will also acknowledge the awardees from the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Poster Competition and will thank several community leaders for their service to the City.
WHEN: May 20, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Staples Center, Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $20
SPONSORS: Los Angeles Sparks, Office of the Mayor, and the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Committee
INFO: 213.929.1304, lasparks.com
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Charles Kang, at top Swan I, at bottom, Swan II, Digital images, 2011
MAY 2012Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Community Events
COMMON GROUND: THE HEART OF COMMUNITYIncorporating hundreds of objects, documents, and photographs collected by the National Museum,
this exhibition chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, beginning with the early days
of the Issei pioneers through the World War II incarceration to the present. Among the notable
artifacts on display is a Heart Mountain barracks, an original structure saved and preserved from the
concentration camp in Wyoming.
WHEN: Ongoing exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Adults, $5 Seniors, Students and Children ages 6 – 17, Museum Members and Children 5 and under free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
Please Note: Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the informa-tion provided, we strongly encourage you to call the information number listed and/or check the website prior to attending any venue. This listing represents those events avail-able to us at press time; however, other citywide events may occur.
Leaf Exposures, at right top, No. Two, at right bottom, Hold My Hand, Photograph
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ANCIENT ARTS OF CHINA: A 5,000 YEAR LEGACYThis incredible collection portrays the evolution of Chinese technology, art, and culture utilizing rare
examples of bronze vessels, mirrors, polychrome potteries, sculptures, porcelains, paintings, ivory
carvings, and robes. Selected objects include examples of Neolithic pottery jars and jade ornaments,
bronze vessels and mirrors from the Shang through Tang dynasties, porcelains and other ceramics
from the Tang through Ming dynasties, robes and headdresses from the Qing dynasty, and paintings
from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The porcelain works illustrate the most delicate and tasteful
Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
WHEN: Ongoing Exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors and Students; Children under 6 Free
SPONSOR: Bowers Museum
INFO: 714-567-3600, bowers.org
Edwin Ushiro, Dreaming of You Yesterday Dreaming of Tomorrow, Mixed media on lucite, 20.5” x 16.25”, 2011
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MAY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
MASTERS OF ADORNMENT: THE MIAO PEOPLE OF CHINAThis important collection of exquisite textiles and silver jewelry on loan to and from the Bowers
Museum’s permanent collection highlights the beauty and wealth of the Miao peoples of southwest
China. Symbols of status and culture, the elaborate textiles in this exhibition include finely pleated
skirts, complex batik pattered cloth, intricate silk embroidery and shining textiles woven with metal.
Over 50 examples of ornately designed and created silver bracelets, necklaces and decorative
ornaments compliment and complete the exhibition of late 19th and 20th century Miao regalia.
More than an examination of masterful techniques and beautiful style these objects reveal hundreds
of years of Miao history and tradition and, the patience and dedication to achieve beauty.
WHEN: Ongoing Exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors and Students; Children under 6 Free
SPONSOR: Bowers Museum
INFO: 714-567-3600, bowers.org
SPIRITS AND HEADHUNTERS: ART OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDSPhotographer Chris Rainier guest curates this exhibition of art from the South Pacific. Spanning
the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights
masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus
is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily
and ritual life. Submerge into a visually stunning world and come face to face with larger-than-life
masks, finely crafted feast bowls, objects associated with the secretive Sepik River men’s house,
beautiful shell and feather currency, magic figures and tools of the shaman, objects related to
seagoing trade routes, gorgeous personal adornments, weapons of warfare, and the most precious of
human trophies taken in retribution.
WHEN: Ongoing Exhibition, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors and Students; Children under 6 Free
SPONSOR: Bowers Museum
INFO: 714-567-3600, bowers.org
LIU FANG YUAN, THE GARDEN OF FLOWING FRAGRANCEInspired by the centuries-old Chinese tradition of private gardens designed for scholarly pursuits,
Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance, combines the scenic beauty of nature with the
expressiveness of literature to give deeper meaning to the landscape. A walk through its paths
enriches the mind and spirit alike.
WHEN: Ongoing Exhibition, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
SITE: Huntington Library, Chinese Garden, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino
COST: $15 Weekdays, $20 Weekends
SPONSOR: Huntington Library
INFO: 626-405-2100, huntington.org
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Bebe Khue Jacobs, Going Home - End of the Tunnel I, Photograph, 2012
THE ART OF PACIFIC ASIAPacific Asia Museum is pleased to present a new permanent gallery featuring The Art of Pacific Asia.
The museum’s collection features Asian and Pacific Islander artworks spanning 5,000 years, which
range from fine and decorative art to popular and folk arts. These objects reflect centuries of trade,
creative endeavors, and cultural practices. Visitors to Pacific Asia Museum are invited to explore the
collections, recognizing that societies develop as part of an interrelated world culture, and that each
object in the collection has a story to tell. The Art of Pacific Asia introduces the geography, materials
and meaning behind the art which visitors will enjoy throughout all the galleries at Pacific Asia
Museum. The Art of Pacific Asia has four distinct sections: Geography; Materials and Techniques;
Religious Art; and Ceremony and Celebration. The objects presented in these sections are intended
as tools for understanding the Pacific Asia Museum collection.
WHEN: Ongoing Exhibition, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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MAY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Beca San, detail from Yin and Yang, 80” x 343.5”, 2005
EIKA FUKUI GROUP EXHIBITION “THE PATH UNREMITTING”Eika Fukui, born in Japan, studied Ikebana at Sogetsu School since she was 18 years old. At
the Sogetsu school, she took special lessons from the grand masters of Sogetsu such as Sofu
Teshigahara, Kasumi Teshigahara, and Hiroshi Tshigahara. She holds the highest teaching rank at the
Sogetsu school.
WHEN: Through May 6, Tuesdays through Fridays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
INFO: 213-628-2725, jaccc.org
THE GIRL MOST LIKELY TOA play about a Filipino teenage boy who wants to live as a girl. First, he has to fight his school’s
dress. Second, he has to deal with the man who loves him not knowing he is not a girl.
WHEN: Through May 20, 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $30
SPONSOR: Playwrights’ Arena
INFO: 866-811-4111, playwrightsarena.org
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At top, CCBA and KCBA, “Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association by Eugene Choy and Kong Chow Benevolent Association by Gilbert Leong,” Photography by Dan Kaufman / Studio Kaufman, at bottom, Choy Residence, Copyright, J. Paul Getty Trust. Used with permission. Julius Shulman Photography Archive, Research Library at the Getty Research Institute (2004.R.10). Courtesy of the Chinese American Museum.
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ROUND THE CLOCK: CHINESE AMERICAN ARTISTS WORKING IN LOS ANGELESThe exhibition showcases the work of George Chann, Jake Lee, John Kwok, Milton Quon, and Tyrus
Wong, who employed their artistic abilities in their professional lives while remaining true to their
own artistic pursuits in their personal lives. The exhibition features more than one hundred works by
these Los Angeles-based artists, including paintings, watercolors, preproduction sketches, drawings,
photographs, kites, and ephemera. The exhibition considers how these contemporary artists balanced
their personal art making and their professional demands; how they achieved success on their own
terms in their commitment to making art in Los Angeles; and the significance of their contributions
to the region’s artistic and cultural legacy.
WHEN: Through May 25, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 12:00 noon. - 7:00 p.m.; and second Saturdays of each month, 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Vincent Price Art Museum, East Los Angeles College Campus, Cesar Chavez Ave. and Collegian Way, Monterey Park
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Vincent Price Art Museum
INFO: 323-265-8841, vincentprice.elac.edu
BREAKING GROUND: CHINESE AMERICAN ARCHITECTS IN LOS ANGELES (1945-1980)Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945-1980) showcases the
architectural achievements of four pioneering Chinese American architects whose contributions were
critical to the development of Los Angeles’ urban and visual landscape between 1945 and 1980. The
exhibit focuses on the lives and work of Eugene Kinn Choy, Gilbert L. Leong, Helen Liu Fong, and Gin
D. Wong, FAIA architects who played pivotal roles in the development of Mid-Century Modern and
Googie Architecture, movements unique to California’s Post-War architectural renaissance.
WHEN: Through June 3, Tuesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum
INFO: 213-485-8567, camla.org
XPLORATION LAB 2012Part-classroom, part-exhibition prototype; participate and experiment with hands-on activities
designed to engage audiences of all ages in an exploration of culture and identity. Within the
Xploration Lab galleries are numerous activities related to the concept of identity. Everyday, we
interact within a variety of social categories that we embrace or not. How we choose to interact
within these various categories is a form of self-categorization or identification that shapes our
identities. Over time, we will engage with more categories further shaping how we view ourselves.
Our identities are ever evolving and ever changing throughout our entire lives.
WHEN: Through June 17, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Adults, $5 Seniors, Students and Children ages 6 – 17, Museum Members and Children 5 and under free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
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Kathy Yoshihara, One-San, Monoprint with pastel and acrylic on paper with rice paper sculpture, 24” x 16”, 2012
FRACTURE: DAIDO MORIYAMAPhotographer Daido Moriyama (Japan, b. 1938) first came to prominence in the mid-1960s with his
gritty depictions of Japanese urban life. His highly innovative and intensely personal photographic
approach often incorporates high contrast, graininess, and tilted vantages to convey the fragmentary
nature of modern realities. Fracture: Daido Moriyama presents a range of the artist’s renowned
black-and-white photographs, exemplifying the radical aesthetic of are, bure, boke (grainy, blurry,
out-of-focus), as well as the debut of recent color work taken in Tokyo. A selection of his photo
books—Moriyama has published more than forty to date—highlights the artist’s highly influential
experimentation with reproduction media and the transformative possibilities of the printed page.
WHEN: Through July 31, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m., Fridays 12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000, lacma.org
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Yuki Miyazaki, Under the Water, Acrylic on canvas
FOLDING PAPER: THE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF ORIGAMIFolding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami will be the first major exhibition to explore the
international phenomenon of origami as a contemporary visual art form. Featuring over 150 works
by more than 40 artists from 16 countries, the exhibition will illustrate the influence of origami on
technology, math, science, art, design, and the global peace movement.
WHEN: Through August 26, Tuesdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Adults, $5 Seniors, Students and Children ages 6 – 17, Museum Members and Children 5 and under free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
GAJIN FUJITA: UKIYO-E IN CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGGajin Fujita (born 1972) is a Japanese American artist whose work combines elements of traditional
Japanese ukiyo-e art with contemporary American street art and Pop art, among other influences.
A native of Los Angeles, Fujita has been steadily gaining international recognition since his first solo
gallery exhibition a decade ago. The exhibition at Pacific Asia Museum will be his first solo museum
exhibition on the west coast, and is timed to coincide with Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
Fujita’s work shares many interesting parallels with the work of the earlier master concerning
compositional approaches, the struggle of man in nature, attention to finished surfaces of the
work, and a featuring of Japanese folklore and tales of valor and the supernatural.
WHEN: Through October 7, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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Shiho Nakaza, Hanami Tokyo, Pen and watercolor, 3.5” x 1.5”
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KIMONO IN THE 20TH CENTURYThis exhibition features a gift in 2008 from the June Tsukamoto-Lyon collection, which provided
breadth and further quality to Pacific Asia Museum’s already substantial collection. Kimono in the
exhibition run from the most formal type reserved for very special occasions to children’s clothing,
undergarments and light summer wear. Fabric patterns in the kimono range from deep black with
reserve details in white, to Op-art that dazzles the eyes, with each garment giving a strong sense of
the wearer’s taste, the modes of contemporary fashion, or requirements of the season in which the
kimono was worn.
WHEN: Through March 10, 2013, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Members and Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
YOMYOMF NETWORK ON YOUTUBEDirector Justin Lin (Fast Five) and top YouTubers including Ryan Higa and KevJumba team up to
create an Asian American-themed content for this new online network—part of YouTube’s Original
Channels program.
WHEN: Launches on Mid-May
SITE: youtube.com/yomyomf
COST: Free
SPONSOR: YouTube
INFO: youtube.com/yomyomf
Edwin Ushiro, Once Beyond Reach, Mixed media on lucite, 20.5” x 16.25”, 2011
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PLAY ME, I’M YOURSThirty pianos, designed and decorated by local artists and community organizations, are featured
across Los Angeles County and are available for everyone to play, in celebration of acclaimed
conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane’s 15th anniversary as Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra music
director.
WHEN: May 1 – 3, 12:00 noon
SITE: Central Plaza, 943-951 N. Broadway Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Chinatown Corp., Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: 213-680-0243, chinatownla.com
TUESDAY NIGHT CAFÉThis is one of the longest running free public art series in Los Angeles, with performance art, music,
poetry, visual art, short film, and an array of Los Angeles performers and community members in
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles.
WHEN: May 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE: Aratani Courtyard, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Tuesday Night Project
INFO: tuesdaynightproject.org
Sara Jane Boyers, Abstract, Photograph
PLAY ME, I’M YOURS CLOSING EVENTChinatown closing event of the Play Me, I’m Yours project in collaboration with the
2012 Big Read program in Los Angeles book “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by
Zora Neale Hurston.
WHEN: May 3, Time to be Announced
SITE: Central Plaza, 943-951 N. Broadway Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Chinatown Corp., Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: 213-680-0243, chinatownla.com
YOGAJoin the museum every Wednesday for yoga class designed for all ability levels. Designed with
a lunch-hour audience in mind, instructor Jill Zepezauer’s instruction of Hatha yoga is uniquely
accessible.
WHEN: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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Ann Le, Rorschach Technique, Inkjet print, 22” x 29”, 2012
ARIGATO BAZAARThis celebration of Japanese culture includes food, music, and arts and crafts from the Japanese
American tradition with diverse offerings for everyone.
WHEN: May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Centenary United Methodist Church
INFO: 213-617-9097, centenaryunitedmethodistchurch.org
UNDISCOVERED CHINATOWN TOURTours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of cultural and historical interest, and
will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and trendiest shops.
WHEN: May 5, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $20
SPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: 213-680-0243, chinatownla.com
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Leaf Exposures, Smiling Stone, Photograph
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SILK ROAD STORY TIMEJoin popular local storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent and enjoy stories about moms
and kids from across Asia, in honor of Mother’s Day, plus make a fun craft for mom.
WHEN: May 5, 10:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: Free for Members; $10 a Family
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
AN EVENING WITH LIBRETTIST DAVID HENRY HWANG AND THE MUSIC OF OSVALDO GOLIJOVPlaywright and librettist David Henry Hwang is joined by Long Beach Opera artistic and general
director, Andreas Mitisek, to discuss his opera Ainadamar, composed by Osvaldo Golijov. Throughout
the evening, excerpts from the opera will be performed by members of Long Beach Opera. Hwang,
best known for his Tony Award–winning play, M. Butterfly, has also collaborated with composers
Philip Glass and Bright Sheng. Golijov, recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, has had his works
performed around the world by leading performers such as the Kronos Quartet, Dawn Upshaw, and
the Boston, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles symphony orchestras.
WHEN: May 5, 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $25 General, $5 Students
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000, lacma.org
SECOND ANNUAL PASIFIKA LIVING ARTS SHOWCASEThe event features hands-on workshops, demonstrations, film screenings, contemporary youth art
exhibit, and museum tours.
WHEN: May 5 & 6, 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum, 695 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach & Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
INFO: 562-216-4170, pieam.org
TAI CHISince the 6th century BC, Chinese people have practiced tai chi to improve their health, strength,
and agility. Veteran instructor Chao Li Chi will lead you through the steps of the ‘yang’ style in the
peaceful surroundings of the museum’s courtyard garden. New participants are welcome.
WHEN: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASSESThis is another long-standing museum tradition, taught by Guang-Li Zhang every Saturday morning.
This class is celebrating 15 years at the Pacific Asia Museum.
WHEN: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: The six-week session is $120
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAYEnjoy a day of family fun at the Bowers Museum the first Sunday of every month.
WHEN: May 6, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Target
INFO: 714-567-3600, bowers.org
BE A CHINESE SCHOLAR FOR A DAYDuring the Song Dynasty, Chinese scholars were expected to excel at the arts. Enjoy an overview
of this lifestyle, followed by a tea ceremony and hands-on experiences in the scholarly pursuits of
calligraphy and flower arranging. Space is limited. RSVP to (626) 449-2742 ext. 31.
WHEN: May 6, 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors, $5 materials fee
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART: LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARDThis talk introduces contemporary art in China in the past four decades. China opened its doors
to the outside world after the Cultural Revolution, and the resulting new political and social
environment provided a rich background for artistic experimentation. Christina Yu, assistant curator
of Chinese art, traces the development of art in China from the late 1970s to today, including artists
working in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and those of the diaspora.
WHEN: May 6, 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $10 General
SPONSOR: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
INFO: 323-857-6000, lacma.org
LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 1983, the Film Festival is Southern California’s premier showcase for film and
video works by Asian Pacific American and Asian Pacific international cinema artists. The festival
encompasses screenings, workshops, and panels with actors, directors and writers. Enjoy gala
receptions and networking mixers.
WHEN: May 10 - 20, Various times
SITE: Directors Guild of America, CGV Cinemas, Art Theatre of Long Beach
COST: $12 General, $10 Members
SPONSOR: Visual Communications
INFO: 213-680-4462 x68, vconline.org/festival
EAST WEST PLAYERS PRESENTS A LITTLE NIGHT MUSICEast West Players’ historic success of producing musicals by Stephen Sondheim continues with a
play about love, marriage, and infidelity inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer
Night. A newly envisioned production not to be missed.
WHEN: May 10 through June 10, Wednesdays through Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 2:00 p.m.
SITE: East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles
COST: $46 - $51, Previews (5/10-5/13) $25 - $15
SPONSOR: S. Mark Taper Foundation Endowment
INFO: 213-625-7000, eastwestplayers.org
TARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY: CELEBRATE ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGEMay is Asian Pacific Heritage month. Celebrate with fun arts, crafts, and food for the whole family.
Generously sponsored by Target, these special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families
unique ways to learn, play, and grow together.
WHEN: May 12, 11:00 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
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Yilun Shang, Untitled, Digital painting, 2005
ASIA PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVALThe Japanese American National Museum will showcase the award-winning film Conscience and the
Constitution by Frank Abe (11:00 a.m.) and the documentary Act of War - The Overthrow of the
Hawaiian Nation (12:30 p.m.)
WHEN: May 12, 11:00 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
PRINTED STORIES FOR MOTHER’S DAYJoin artist Leslie K. Gray to make cards and stories for your mother. Leslie will share her book
The Pink Dress, which tells the story of her mother’s teenage years, and then teach you how to make
stamps and printed images that show how special your mother is to you.
WHEN: May 12, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
COST: $5
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum
INFO: 323-937-4230, cafam.org
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Ichiro Shimizu, at top The End of Love Affair, 11.4” x 7.5”, 2005, at bottom, Pump in Desert, 10.5” x 7.2”, 2012, both, Digital photography
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERTThe Pasadena City College Chinese Music Ensemble was founded in 1997 by the director, Cynthia
Hsiang. The ensemble provides students an opportunity to learn, practice, and perform Chinese
music. Besides concert performances in every Fall and Spring semesters, the group also participates
in many community events.
WHEN: May 12, 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pasadena City College, Harbeson Hall,
COST: $5 / $3
SPONSOR: Pasadena City College
INFO: pasadena.edu
6TH ANNUAL U.S. – JAPAN GREEN CONFERENCEThe conference will showcase sustainable residential and commercial buildings in the construction
industry. A distinguished group of expert panelist have been invited to discuss their perspectives of
green business, clean air initiatives, and environmental marketing strategies that will shape the future
of business and benefit the entire world.
WHEN: May 17, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SITE: Miyako Hybrid Hotel, 21381 S. Western Ave., Torrance
COST: $50
SPONSOR: Miyako Hybrid Hotel, Kintetsu Enterprises Co. of America
INFO: 213-627-6217, jas-socal.org
ASIAN PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE (APEX) COMMUNITY LEADERS RECEPTIONAn evening of community empowerment, featuring speakers discussing important community issues
and attendees networking with distinguished Asian Pacific Islander American leaders in government,
business, and the nonprofit sector.
WHEN: May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE: Sheraton Hotel, 711 S. Hope St., Los Angeles
COST: $15 Pre-registered
SPONSOR: APEX
INFO: apex.org/clr
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ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER OLDER ADULTS FESTIVALThe festival brings Folk dancers and choral groups from China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines
grace the stage in exotic attire to promote diversity and genuine cultural appreciation.
WHEN: May 18, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Angelus Plaza, Hill Street Courtyard, 255 S. Hill St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Angelus Plaza
INFO: 213-623-4352 x317
Leaf Exposures, Bicycle, Photograph
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Bebe Khue Jacobs, Going Home - End of the Tunnel II, Photograph, 2012
CHINATOWN PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION AWARDS DINNERAn annual event honoring individuals and organizations that have dedicated their efforts to the
welfare as well as growth of Los Angeles Chinatown and surrounding communities. The money raised
will go toward community public safety programs and activities.
WHEN: May 18, 6:00 p.m.
SITE: Empress Pavilion, 988 N. Hill St., #201, Chinatown Los Angeles
COST: $75
SPONSOR: Chinatown Public Safety Association
INFO: 213-621-2344, cpsala.org
FUSION FRIDAY PREMIERE!Enjoy high-flying taekwondo demonstrations, real sumo matches by world-champion wrestlers, and
martial artists battling supernatural forces in the exhibition Masterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi!
WHEN: May 18, 7:30 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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Sara Jane Boyers, Downtown, Photograph
36 VIEWS OF MOUNT RAINIER: WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY KRISTINA HAGMANThe prints in 36 Views of Mount Rainier are an homage to the famous Japanese woodblock
printmaker Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and his acclaimed series 36 Views of Mount Fuji. While
living in Seattle, Hagman experienced ever-changing views of Mount Rainier, and these impressions
of the mountain resulted in a new appreciation of the work of Hokusai. Although originally trained as
a painter, Hagman chose the woodblock to capture this mix of city views. She incorporates different
natural environments found around Mount Rainier as well as various man-made surroundings such as
freeways, cityscapes and bridges. As a result, the 36 images elicit various responses, from a sense of
bustling urban life to moments of quiet contemplation.
WHEN: May 18 through July 1, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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Melissa Kojima, at top A Lightness of Being, at bottom, Letting Go of Suffering, both, 5” x 7”
MASTERPIECES OF TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHITsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is perhaps the most important Japanese print artist of the late
19th century. Yoshitoshi lived at a time when Japan was just opening to the outside world and
experiencing major political, social, and economic changes. His prints often depict well-known
stories from Japanese history and legend but present them in highly original, sometimes shocking
compositions that exhibit a range of influences. This exhibition features approximately 130 of
Yoshitoshi’s prints and drawings, representing the full span of his artistic career. The prints come
from a private Las Vegas collection as well as the Pacific Asia Museum collection and offer a rare
opportunity to understand an artist whose influence on Japanese graphic art and design continues to
this day.
WHEN: May 18 through August 12, Wednesdays through Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
LECTURE: MASTERPIECES OF TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHIMasterpieces of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi exhibition organizer and renowned Japanese print scholar
Chris Uhlenbeck discusses the history and artistry of the featured works.
WHEN: May 19, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 Adults, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Children Ages 11 and Under
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
2012 LOS ANGELES ARTHRITIS WALKThe 2012 Los Angeles Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation.
This is a celebration of the year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. Every year we
get together to celebrate movement and make a positive impact on the 50 million lives diagnosed
with arthritis by raising funds for research, education, and life improvement programs in communities
across the country. The rallying, Let’s Move Together® encourages people to get up and get moving.
WHEN: May 19, 9:00 a.m.
SITE: Santa Monica Pier, Lot 1 North, 1550 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Arthritis Foundation
INFO: kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1001905
Vi Truong, The Corner, Oil on canvas, 36” x 36”, 2011
WORLD CITY – HALAU O’KEIKIALI IWorld City is the Music Center’s highly acclaimed free performance series reflecting the rich array of
cultures making up the Los Angeles community. In addition to performances, free arts workshops for
children are offered in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. The event will feature music and dance from
Native Hawaiian with Halau O’Keikiali i.
WHEN: May 19, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
SITE: W. M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: The Music Center
INFO: 213-250-ARTS, musiccenter.org
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SOGETSY IKEBANA WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERSIkebana (“living flower”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sogetsu Ikebana is a three
dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container. This
workshop will introduce the student to the basic technique and style that are the foundation of
many Ikebana arrangements. Instructor Mikiko Ideno will teach you how to arrange using lines and
space. Flowers used in the workshop are yours to take home and are included in the lesson fee.
WHEN: May 19, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $30 Members; $35 Non-members, includes admission and supplies
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
GREAT GRANDFATHER’S DRUMThis documentary celebrates Japanese American culture and history in Hawaii. Told through an
intimate and joyful portrait of Maui Taiko, descendants of plantation workers, and by elders who
lived this history. Experience Maui Taiko’s dynamic performances on the giant drums, and travel with
them on a heartfelt journey back to rural Japan to seek their ancestral roots.
WHEN: May 19, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
EXPULSIONThe Duckler Dance Theatre (HDDT) and world-renown dance company Kim Eung Kwa Korean Dance
Company will present two performances, as well as a youth workshop and a curbside conversation
panel. On May 19th with the support of the Korean Cultural Center, the organizations and general
public will be given the opportunity to engage in a cross-cultural conversation about how the idea
of home is interpreted. On May 20th, Guinness World Record Little Ethiopia Cultural Group Dancers
will thrill audiences with their acrobatic movement with HDDT’s four athletic male dancers to present
Little Ethiopia’s Expulsion.
WHEN: May 19 & 20, 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
SITE: 3400 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre
INFO: 818-784-8669, heididuckler.org
JAPANESE DYEING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOPMaster artist Setsuko Hayashi demonstrates the classic yuzen and shibori dying techniques as
featured in the fabrics of the exhibition Kimono in the 20th Century. In Japanese and English.
WHEN: May 20, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors, $5 materials fee
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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WONDERS OF ASIAA closing ceremony of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month held at the Staples
Center during the 2012 Season Home Opener of the Los Angeles Sparks.
WHEN: May 20, 5:30 p.m.
SITE: Staples Center, Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $20
SPONSOR: City of Los Angeles APIAHM, Time Warner Cable
INFO: 213-929-1304, lasparks.com
CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE L.A. LODGE CENTENNIAL GALACelebrating its 100th birthday, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Los Angeles Lodge is hosting a
fundraiser gala to raise monies for Los Angeles CACA Community Action, its 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm,
which provides educational and public service programs.
WHEN: May 26, 6:00 p.m.
SITE: Hilton Los Angeles / San Gabriel, 225 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel
COST: $100
SPONSOR: Chinese American Citizens Alliance L.A. Lodge
INFO: 213-628-8015, cacala.org
REFUGEE NATIONA play written and performed by Leilani Chan and Ova Saopeng with featured artist Litdet Viravong.
Refugee Nation is about a young generation struggling to understand its history and the silence of
an elder generation still healing from the traumas of war. Based on the stories of Laotian refugees in
the U.S., Refugee Nation returns to L.A. to premiere the completed work after touring the country
over 5 years.
WHEN: May 31 through June 24, Thursdays through Saturdays 8:00 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $30 General, $20 Students and Seniors
SPONSOR: TeAda Production & The Latino Theater Company
INFO: 866-811-4111, thelatc.org, refugeenation.com
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MAY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Vi Truong, Blue Boy, Oil on cardboard, 15” x 18”, 2010
Bannon Fu, Sunlight on Clothes, Watercolor on paper, 18” x 24”, 2007
SILK ROAD STORY TIMEJoin popular local storyteller Sunny Stevenson in the travelers’ tent and enjoy stories about the
martial arts followed by a fun craft.
WHEN: June 2, 10:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: Free for Members; $10 a Family
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
UNDISCOVERED CHINATOWN TOURTours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of cultural and historical interest, and
will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and trendiest shops.
WHEN: June 2, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $20
SPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: 213-680-0243, chinatownla.com
PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVALWatch hula performances, listen to Tahitian drumming, play ancient Hawaiian games, enjoy island
cuisine, admire artisans creating traditional weavings, and enjoy storytelling and educational
programs. The Aquarium of the Pacific’s ninth annual Pacific Islander Festival will feature various
cultures, including Hawaiian, Fijian, Marshallese, Chamoru, Tahitian, Samoan, Tokelau, and Maori.
WHEN: June 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SITE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
COST: $24.95 Adults, $21.95 Seniors, $13.95 Children (3 -11), Free children under 3 and Aquarium members
SPONSOR: Aquarium of the Pacific
INFO: 562-590-3100, aquariumofpacific.org
TAI CHISince the 6th century BC, Chinese people have practiced tai chi to improve their health, strength,
and agility. Veteran instructor Chao Li Chi will lead you through the steps of the ‘yang’ style in the
peaceful surroundings of the museum’s courtyard garden. New participants are welcome.
WHEN: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASSESThis is another long-standing museum tradition, taught by Guang-Li Zhang every Saturday morning.
This class is celebrating 15 years at the Pacific Asia Museum.
WHEN: June, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: The six-week session is $120
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY – SUMMER SOLSTICE FAMILY FESTIVALEnjoy a day of family fun at the Bowers Museum the first Sunday of every month.
WHEN: June 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Target
INFO: 714-567-3600, bowers.org
A DAY WITH KUNG FU MASTERSThe second annual event spotlights the Wing Chun style and one of its most famous students,
Bruce Lee.
WHEN: June 3, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10 Members, $15 Non-members
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
TUESDAY NIGHT CAFÉThis is one of the longest running free public art series in Los Angeles, with performance art, music,
poetry, visual art, short film, and an array of Los Angeles performers and community members in
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles.
WHEN: June 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE: Aratani Courtyard, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Tuesday Night Project
INFO: tuesdaynightproject.org
YOGAJoin the museum every Wednesday for yoga class designed for all ability levels. Designed with
a lunch-hour audience in mind, instructor Jill Zepezauer’s instruction of Hatha yoga is uniquely
accessible.
WHEN: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
Dennis Nishi, Pro Choice, Collage
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
2012 KALAYAAN INCORPORATED CELEBRATES THE 114TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCEAs part of the celebration for the Philippine Independence, the community is placing a statue of Dr.
Jose P. Rizal on a pedestal in the City of Carson. The event also honors the services of Philippine
Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon of Los Angeles, whose term ends on June 26, 2012.
WHEN: June 9, 6:30 p.m.
SITE: Marriot Torrance South Bay Hotel, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance
COST: $60
SPONSOR: Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles
INFO: 714-333-5645
KIMONO DEMONSTRATIONFollowing a presentation on the basics of kimono, Naomi Onizuka dresses on-stage models in a
variety of styles, illuminating the often hidden artistry that goes into properly wearing kimono.
Select audience members will then have the opportunity to be professionally attired in a yukata
style. Reservations are required to participate in the dressing activity.
WHEN: June 10, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
JASSC 103RD ANNIVERSARY DINNER & GALA CELEBRATIONThe Japan American Society of Southern California (JASSC) will honor the Disneyland® Resort in
recognition of more than 50 years of helping strengthen the relationship between Japan and the
United States through the world’s most beloved theme parks. The event also honors the service
personnel of the Japanese Self Defense Forces and the U.S. Forces of Operation Tomodachi, the
most successful joint military humanitarian operation that provided critical relief for victims of the
Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.
WHEN: June 15, 6:00 p.m.
SITE: Disneyland® Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim
COST: $325
SPONSOR: Disneyland® Resort, Mattel, Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Port of LA, Kintetsu Enterprises
INFO: 213-627-6217, jas-socal.org
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Ichiro Shimizu, Stairs at the Getty, Photograph, 11.5” x 7.7”
EMIL MIJARESThe music of Emil Mijares, the Grandfather of Philippine Jazz is celebrated in a two-hour gala event
highlighting some of his greatest recordings and favorite songs of all time.
WHEN: June 16, 7:00 p.m.
SITE: The Gano Promenade, 4828 4th St., Irwindale
COST: $5
SPONSOR: Gano Excel, U.S.A.
INFO: 626-480-7550 x8152, ganopromenade.com
RAGA AND TALA: MUSIC OF INDIALet your ears delight to the beauty of Indian Classical music, sung by Aditya Prakash. Learn the
basics of raga (melody) and tala (rhythm), which are the building blocks of Indian Classical music.
Create anklets adorned with bells, strap them to your feet, and then experience the rhythm with
your whole body!
WHEN: June 17, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: UCLA Fowler Museum, W. Sunset Blvd. and Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: UCLA Fowler Museum
INFO: 310-825-4361, fowler.ucla.edu
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Sherie Matteo, JB, Color pencil, 4” x 5”
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DEMONSTRATION: WOODBLOCK PRINTINGArtist Kristina Hagman demonstrates woodblock printing techniques, as seen in her exhibition
36 Views of Mount Rainier.
WHEN: June 17, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors, Free for Members
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORIC RESERVATION FORUMThe Asian Pacific Islander (API) Historic Preservation is an organization interested in preserving
API communities and history. The group works with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to
preserve these communities’ stories, communities, and past to inform the future. Chinatown Business
Improvement District is an opening night reception sponsor to include speaker and novelist, Lisa See,
and a range of entertainment.
WHEN: June 21 – 23, June 21 Opening Reception, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
SITE: Central Plaza, 943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles
COST: To Be Announced
SPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: chinatownla.com, apinhpforum.org
CRAFT CLASS WITH RUTH KITAGAWA: SUMMER CARDSMake floral cards for someone special.
WHEN: June 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Members; $14 Non-members, includes admission and supplies
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
NATIONWIDE TOWNHALL FOR THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF VINCENT CHIN’S DEATHJune 23rd marks the 30th anniversary of Vincent Chin’s death. Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
(APAP), together with other community organizations, is organizing a townhall and other projects
in commemoration of Chin and to analyze the current state of racial profiling, hate crimes, bullying,
media, civil rights, and Pan-Asian American/multiracial coalition building.
WHEN: June 23, 11 a.m.
SITE: Local: Japanese American National Museum’s National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, Nationwide: Google On-Air livestream
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
INFO: apaforprogress.org
Edwin Ushiro, Shine, Acrylic, 4.5” x 3.5”, 2012
PRISONS AND PATRIOTS: JAPANESE AMERICAN WARTIME CITIZENSHIP, CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE, AND HISTORICAL MEMORY BY CHERSTIN M. LYONPrisons and Patriots provides a detailed account of 41 Nisei who were imprisoned for resisting the
draft during World War II. Lyon parallels their courage as resisters with that of the late civil rights
hero Gordon Hirabayashi.
WHEN: June 23, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Leaf Exposures, Brakes in the Rain, Photograph
Edwin Ushiro, Shine, Acrylic, 4.5” x 3.5”, 2012
AUTHORS ON ASIA: JAPANESE WARRIORS, ROGUES AND BEAUTIESAuthor and scholar Dr. Kendall Brown presents an overview of Japanese book and magazine
illustration from the late Meiji and Taisho periods with his recent books Japanese Warriors,
Rogues and Beauties: Woodblocks from Adventure Stories and Dangerous Beauties and Dutiful Wives:
Popular Portraits of Women in Japan, 1905-1925. Books available for purchase and signing.
WHEN: June 24, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $9 General, $7 Students and Seniors
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
DOCENT TRAINING AT THE CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUMBecome a Chinese American Museum Docent! Help guide and engage visitors of all ages through the
museum’s history and exhibitions. Volunteer docents will participate in an in-depth 6-week training
program that will include interesting reading materials, guest lecturers, and guided museum tours.
Training is every Wednesday for 6 weeks and it will take place at the museum.
WHEN: June 25 through July 30, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Chinese American Museum & the Chinese American Citizens Alliance
INFO: 213-485-8567, camla.org
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THE DAVID HENRY HWANG WRITERS INSTITUTE NEW PLAY FESTIVALThis is a reading of new plays written by participants of the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute
(DHHWI). Named after the Tony-Award winning playwright, the DHHWI offers a safe environment for
writers at all different points in their careers to work on their writing. It is a nationally recognized
force in the creation of plays that embrace the voice of multi-ethnic America.
WHEN: June 26 through July 3, Time To Be Announced
SITE: East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: East West Players
INFO: 213-625-7000, eastwestplayers.org
SABAN 2012: 6TH ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDThis is the sixth annual business event of South Asians in America, celebrating success of business.
The event includes a gala dinner, an award ceremony, and entertainment.
WHEN: June 29, 12:00 noon
SITE: Downtown Sheraton, Los Angeles
COST: $65
SPONSOR: SABAN - South Asian Biz Network
INFO: 949-698-4321, joinsaban.com
DAVID BENOIT AND THE ASIA AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAInternational jazz pianist, composer, conductor and music director David Benoit will be the featured
artist as he conducts and performs his hit songs and compositions with the Asia America Symphony
Orchestra from many of his recordings including Freedom at Midnight, Earthglow and Every Step of
The Way, to name a few.
WHEN: June 29, 8:00 p.m.
SITE: John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood
COST: $70, $45, $30
SPONSOR: John Anson Ford Amphitheatre
INFO: 323-GO-1-FORD, fordtheatres.org
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Ichiro Shimizu, @ The Table, Digital photography, 5” x 6.5”, 2012
LITTLE TOKYO WALKING TOURRelive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. Comfortable
walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.
WHEN: June 30, 10:15 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Museum members, $14 non-members, includes Museum admission
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
INTRODUCTION TO SOBA MAKING WITH SONOKO SAKAIMake your own soba entirely by hand, using fresh, stone-milled artisanal soba flour from Japan and
authentic soba tools. The soba will be served in the classic way: cold with fresh soy-based dipping
sauce, toppings, and spices.
WHEN: June 30, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $75 Museum members, $85 non-members, includes admission and supplies
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUDDHIST TEMPLE OBON FESTIVALThis is one of the largest Obon festivals in Southern California. The event includes taiko drum
performances, Japanese Folk Dancing, ethnic foods, Japanese cultural displays, and games.
WHEN: June 30 & July 1, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SITE: 12953 Brandford St., Pacoima
COST: Free
SPONSOR: San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
INFO: 818-899-4030, sfvhbt.org
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JUNE 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Black and white evening shot of Norms Restaurant, Courtesy of Jack Laxer / Armet Davis Newlove Architects. Copyright Jack Laxer Photographer, Pacific Palisades, California. Courtesy of the Chinese American Museum.
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Hanh Nguyen, Portrait of a Man, Linoleum print, 18” x 21”, 2008
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JULY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
TUESDAY NIGHT CAFÉThis is one of the longest running free public art series in Los Angeles, with performance art, music,
poetry, visual art, short film, and an array of Los Angeles performers and community members in
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles.
WHEN: July 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE: Aratani Courtyard, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Tuesday Night Project
INFO: tuesdaynightproject.org
YOGAJoin the museum every Wednesday for yoga class designed for all ability levels. Designed with
a lunch-hour audience in mind, instructor Jill Zepezauer’s instruction of Hatha yoga is uniquely
accessible.
WHEN: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
ARTS & SWEETS WALK OF LITTLE TOKYOThis walk will introduce you to the many public art pieces in Little Tokyo from sculpture to wall
murals. Interspersed with the art will be a sampling of Asian sweets such as imagawayaki, dango, and
mochi ice cream. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
WHEN: July 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $15 Museum members, $20 non-members, includes admission and supplies
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
UNDISCOVERED CHINATOWN TOURTours take visitors to a number of off-the-beaten-track points of cultural and historical interest, and
will guide those interested in shopping to some of Chinatown’s best bargains and trendiest shops.
WHEN: July 7, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SITE: Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $20
SPONSOR: Chinatown Business Improvement District
INFO: 213-680-0243, chinatownla.com
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Sara Jane Boyers, New Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Photograph
TAI CHISince the 6th century BC, Chinese people have practiced tai chi to improve their health, strength,
and agility. Veteran instructor Chao Li Chi will lead you through the steps of the ‘yang’ style in the
peaceful surroundings of the museum’s courtyard garden. New participants are welcome.
WHEN: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: $10
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASSESThis is another long-standing museum tradition, taught by Guang-Li Zhang every Saturday morning.
This class is celebrating 15 years at the Pacific Asia Museum.
WHEN: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
SITE: Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena
COST: The six-week session is $120
SPONSOR: Pacific Asia Museum
INFO: 626-449-2742, pacificasiamuseum.org
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JULY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Jenchi Wu, DNA, Ceramic, 88” h x 91” w x 41” d, 2010
Sara Jane Boyers, New Dragon Chinese Restaurant, PhotographTARGET FREE FAMILY SATURDAY: FACES + PLACESEnjoy a day of family fun and crafts. July’s theme is travel! Generously sponsored by Target, these
special Saturdays are filled with fun activities giving families unique ways to learn, play, and grow
together.
WHEN: July 14, 11:00 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
LOTUS FESTIVAL This is a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders. This festival is filled with a variety of Asian
boutiques, food, activities for children, and entertainment for all.
WHEN: July 14 & 15, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SITE: City Parking Lot, 1147 Echo Park Ave. & Logan St., Echo Park
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Los Angeles Lotus Festival, Inc.
INFO: 213-403-1622, laparks.org/calendar/lotus/lotus.htm
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A DIVIDED COMMUNITY: 3 PERSONAL STORIES OF RESISTANCE BY MOMO YASHIMAThis documentary tells the story of Yosh Kuromiya, Frank Emi, and Mits Koshiyama, who challenged
the United States government’s decision to draft Japanese Americans while they and their families
were being held in America’s concentration camps. A panel discussion with Professor Emeritus Art
Hansen, Attorney Deborah Lim (author of The Lim Report), Yosh Kuromiya, and Momo Yashima will
follow the screening.
WHEN: July 21, 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: Free
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
LITTLE TOKYO WALKING TOURRelive history and learn about present-day Little Tokyo with National Museum docents. Comfortable
walking shoes and clothes recommended. Weather permitting.
WHEN: July 28, 10:15 a.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Museum members, $14 non-members, includes Museum admission
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
CRAFT CLASS WITH RUTHIE KITAGAWA: KUSUDAMAMake kusudama paper balls) inspired crafts for your friends and family. In conjunction with the
exhibition Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami.
WHEN: July 28, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SITE: Japanese American National Museum, 369 E. First St., Downtown Los Angeles
COST: $9 Museum members, $14 non-members, includes admission and supplies
SPONSOR: Japanese American National Museum
INFO: 213-625-0414, janm.org
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JULY 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Kathy Yoshihara, Sami in the Moon, Monoprint with pastel and acrylic on paper, 13.5” x 28”, 2012
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AUGUST 2012COMMUNITY EVENTSAsian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Ann Le, Mother Refuge, Inkjet print, 16” x 24”, 2012
NISEI WEEK JAPANESE FESTIVALThe Nisei Week Japanese Festival is one of the longest running ethnic festivals in the U.S. attracting
thousands to Little Tokyo each year since its inception in 1934 to enjoy a Japanese American cultural
experience.
WHEN: August 11 through 19, Check website for time information
SITE: Los Angeles Little Tokyo District
COST: Most public events are free
SPONSOR: Nisei Week Foundation
INFO: 213-687-7193, niseiweek.org
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Charles Kang, Koi, Digital image, 8” x 10”, 2012
Ann Le, Mother Refuge, Inkjet print, 16” x 24”, 2012
Asian and Pacific Islander AmericanHeritage Month
Bibliography
In celebration of this year’s Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, we
present the following bibliography representing fictional and non-fictional works from
a variety of Asian and Pacific Island cultures. These books are recommended for young
readers, ages 10 to 12, and are available through the Los Angeles Public Library.
Bibliography compiled by: Gabriel Cifarelli
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
A SUITCASE OF SEAWEED AND OTHER POEMSBy Janet S. Wong; decorations by the author
With a sense of pride in her Korean, Chinese, and American background, Janet Wong’s poetry
reflects some of the differences between Chinese and Korean customs and culture and the
American way of life. Divided into three sections—Korean, Chinese, and American—and with the
author’s own explanation as to how the poems developed from experiences in her own life,
these poems speak directly and simply to young people of many ethnic backgrounds, providing
insights into the different kinds of prejudice that many children confront today.
EXTRAORDINARY ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERSBy Susan Sinnott
This volume spotlights a diverse group, ranging from pioneering immigrants to Hawai’i’s last
queen, and on to present-day notables such as architect Maya Ying Lin and Yahoo cofounder
Jerry Yang. Their achievements reflect a broad range of endeavor, from labor leaders and
politicians to writers, athletes, scientists, actors, and artists. In addition to such well known
figures as Tiger Woods, Amy Tan, and Bruce Lee, this text includes information on architect
Minoru Yamasaki, artist Nam June Paik, cinematographer James Wong Howe, and actress
Anna May Wong. As well as group entries on Chinese railroad and laundry workers, Hawai’ian
sugarcane workers, prisoners of Angel Island, Japanese-American internees and three individuals
who fought internment, Vietnamese boat people, and Hmong refugees.
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Edwin Ushiro, Something Held Whirling to be Released, Mixed media on plexiglas, 32” x 22”, 2011
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Asian and Pacific Islander AmericanHeritage Month
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Edwin Ushiro, Welcome, Mixed media on lucite, 5” x 5.5”, 2012
AMERICAN EYES: NEW ASIAN-AMERICAN SHORT STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
By Lori M. Carlson, Editor
In this unique collection of touching and heartfelt short stories, ten young Asian-American
writers re-create the conflicts that all young people feel living in two distinct worlds: one of
memories and traditions, and one of today. Whether it includes dreams of gossiping with the
prettiest blond in the class, not wanting to marry the man your parents love, or discovering that
your true identity is ultimately your decision, these extraordinary stories by writers of Asian
decent explore the confusion and ambivalence of growing up in a world different from the one
their parents knew.
Nguyen Thi Hop, Children Playing Dragon Dance, Watercolor, 20” x 16”, 2001
Shiho Nakaza, Phoenix2, Watercolor and digital
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CHINESE LITERATURE
THE ANCIENT CHINESEBy Virginia Schomp
Focusing mainly on the Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han dynasties, this book explores ancient China
through its social structure. It takes a look at its people and details the duties of an emperor,
the activities of a merchant, and much more. It also describes some of the discoveries and
writings that have led to our present-day understanding of this fascinating civilization.
MAYA LINBy Bettina Ling
This book describes the life and work of the Chinese American architect who designed the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery,
Alabama.
TIES THAT BIND, TIES THAT BREAK: A NOVELBy Lensey Namioka
Ailin’s life takes a different turn when she defies the traditions of upper class Chinese society
by refusing to have her feet bound.
Barbara Lai Bennett, Detail from Fujian to Honolulu, 20” x 60”, 2007
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KOREAN LITERATURE
THE GIRL-SONBy Anne E. Neuberger
Based on the life of Induk Pahk, a Korean educator whose widowed mother disguised her as a
boy at the age of eight in order for her to attend school, a choice forbidden to girls in the early
twentieth century in that country.
PEACEBOUND TRAINSBy Haemi Balgassi
Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet
Sumi’s grandmother tells the story of her family’s escape from Seoul during the Korean War,
while they watch the trains which will eventually bring her mother back from army service.
THE SHOES FROM YANG SAN VALLEY By Yong-ik Kim
Decorations by Park Minja
Alone in his war-torn homeland, a young Korean boy has only the memory of a special pair
of silk brocade shoes to remind him of the good days of the past and give him hope for the
future.
SO FAR FROM THE BAMBOO GROVEBy Yoko Kawashima Watkins
A fictionalized autobiography in which eleven-year-old Yoko escapes from Korea to Japan with
her mother and sister at the end of World War II.
A STEP FROM HEAVENBy An Na
In this first novel, a young girl describes her family’s experience in the United States after their
emigration from Korea. While on the flight from Korea to California, four-year-old Young Ju
concludes that they are on their way to heaven! After she arrives, however, she and her family
struggle in the new world, weighed down by the difficulty of learning English, their insular family
life, and the traditions of the country they left behind.
Rod Ogata, Untitled, Watercolor, 1985
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VIETNAMESE LITERATURE
HOANG ANH: A VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN BOYBy Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
Photographs by Lawrence Migdale
Using the New Year celebration of Tet as their unifying theme, the collaborators on this book
weave myriad details about Vietnamese history, customs, folklore, and family life into the text,
and effectively convey the international political context surrounding emigration.
LEE ANN: THE STORY OF A VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN GIRLBy Tricia Brown
Photographs by Ted Thai
Emigrating from Vietnam, the Trangs have become exactly what this photo-essay’s subtitle
implies: an Americanized family that enjoys traditional Asian goals, foods, and holidays such as
Tet. Old and new ways are cleverly juxtaposed, and both creators have captured the universal
essence of childhood.
WHY VIETNAMESE IMMIGRANTS CAME TO AMERICA By Lewis K. Parker
This book explores Vietnamese immigration to the United States from the 1960s to
the present, and looks at the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the culture of the
United States.
Andre Arceo Acosta, Balloons, Digital photo
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FILIPINO LITERATURE
GROWING UP FILIPINO: STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS Collected and Edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
These short stories offer a highly textured portrait of Filipino youth. Tough but relevant topics
addressed include a gay youth’s affection for his supportive mother, the role of religious
didacticism in the formation of a childhood perception, consumer culture as it is experienced
by modern teens in Manila, and coping with bullies of all ages and stations in life. There are
more Filipinos living in the U.S. than most people realize, but finding literature reflective of their
experiences is difficult.
FILIPINOS IN CALIFORNIA (CALIFORNIA CULTURES SERIES)By Michelle Motoyoshi
Once called the “forgotten Asian Americans,” Filipinos have become the largest Asian American
group in California. Through a brief historical overview and biographies of notable people, this
book describes the influence Filipino Americans have had on California. Filipinos in California
includes biographies on Carlos Bulosan, writer; Vicki Manolo Draves, Olympic diver; Robert
Kikuchi-Yngojo, performance artist; Emil Guillermo, broadcast journalist; and others. It also
includes demographic information, a list of resources, and other interesting facts.
THE PHILIPPINES, ROOTS OF MY HERITAGE: A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY BY A PILIPINA AMERICAN TEENAGER
By Melissa Macagba Ignacio
The reminiscences of a thirteen-year-old Filipino American girl, who spent one year in the
Philippines, introduce the islands’ history, people, culture, and industry.
Kathy Yoshihara, Honu, Monoprint with pastel and acrylic on paper, 15” x 12”, 2012
At right, Shiho Nakaza, Summer, Pen, watercolor and acrylic, 5” x 7”
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EXTRAORDINARY ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANSBy Susan Sinnott
Biographical sketches of notable Asian Americans and Pacific Americans, including
cinematographer James Howe, scholar and politician S. I. Hayakawa, and novelist Amy Tan.
PORTRAITS OF ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICANSBy Kim Sakamoto Steidl
Illustrated by Franz Steidl.
This book presents the achievements of Asian-Pacific Americans and includes language arts
activities, geography, and history.
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JAPANESE LITERATURE
JAPANESE ART & CULTURE (WORLD ART & CULTURE)By Kamini Khanduri
When does a poem become a picture? What is the tea ceremony? How were the first color
woodblock prints made? This book offer a window into Japanese culture, reflecting its history,
technology, beliefs, and every-day life. Every piece of Japanese art tells us something about the
environment and the culture it was developed in, so that we can see how and why people
make their art.
PASSAGE TO FREEDOM: THE SUGIHARA STORYBy Ken Mochizuki
Illustrated by Dom Lee; afterword by Hiroki Sugihara
This inspiring book tells the true story of Chiune Sugihara, the “Japanese Schindler,” who saved
thousands of Jews during World War II.
SWORDS AND SAMURAI: THE ANCIENT WARRIOR CULTURE OF THE EAST
By Philip Steele
This colorful, informative book explains the amazing civilizations of ancient China and
Japan–cultures that existed for thousands of years before Europe developed or America was
discovered.
SWORD OF THE SAMURAI : ADVENTURE STORIES FROM JAPANReaders who delight in stories of knights will be happy to discover this collection of eleven
tales about the medieval Japanese warriors whose exploits rival those of their European
counterparts. These well-documented stories of adventure and misadventure are not only good
tales, but they also provide a look at a way of life bound by ironclad tradition. Though the
stories vary in tone and intent, the book offers a serious and respectful look at a fascinating
aspect of the countries history
YOKO LEARNS TO READBy Rosemary Wells
Yoko wants to learn to read! Mama is eager to help, even though as a native-born Japanese
she can’t read English herself. She takes Yoko to the library, where they pick out lots of books
with appealing pictures. Soon, Yoko is ready all by herself! In a poignant ending, Yoko begins to
teach her mama how to read in just the same way.
YOKO’S SHOW AND TELLBy Rosemary Wells
Yoko sneaks an antique Japanese doll to school for show-and-tell, and it is injured in an
unfortunate accident. Hopefully, a quick trip to the doll hospital will set things in order!
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Hanh Nguyen, Sleeping Deer, Lithographic print, 9” x 10.5”, 2010
Nguyen Thi Hop, Love, Watercolor on silk, 22.5” x 20”, 2004
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Yuki Miyazaki, Ganbare Nihon, Acrylic on wood
CAMBODIAN LITERATURE
CAMBODIAN FOLK STORIES FROM THE GATILOKE By Muriel Paskin Carrison, from a translation by The Venerable Kong Chhean
This book presents fifteen tales that are translations from the Gatiloke, an ancient literary
tradition from Cambodia. The stories concern simple villagers, monks, lords, kings, and talking
animals. It includes an appendix with factual information on Cambodia.
THE CLAY MARBLEBy Minfong Ho
In the late 1970s, twelve-year-old Dara is separated by a war from her family and her best
friend. She finds the courage to survive as she struggles to reunite with the people she loves.
LITTLE BROTHER By Allan Baillie
Brothers Mang and Vithy, having escaped the Khmer Rouge, are being pursued through the
Cambodian jungle. When the younger boy sprains his ankle, Mang leads their recent captors
away from him. A single shot rings out and he does not return. Vithy, about eleven, now sets
out to accomplish the brothers’ original plan of escaping to the Thai border, hoping to be
reunited with Mang. This excellent tale of courage and survival lends real life flesh to textbook
facts and will be welcomed in most collections.
SILENT LOTUS By Jeanne M. Lee
Young Lotus was born deaf and unable to speak. Her days are filled with basket-weaving,
swimming and walking among the wild birds, “joining them in their graceful steps.” Although
she is good-natured and beautiful, the other children run from Lotus, leaving her lonely and
heavy-hearted. Seeking solace from the gods , the girl and her parents travel to “the temple in
the city,” where Lotus, imitating the temple dancers, exhibits the extraordinary talent that
eventually wins her favor with the king and queen. Set in Cambodia, Lee’s tender tale
intertwines universal childhood concerns with intriguing elements of a rich and unfamiliar
culture.
Shiho Nakaza, Midsummer Night, Watercolor and acrylic, 4.75” x 7.5”
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Nguyen Thi Hop, Two Sisters, Watercolor on silk, 21” x 17”, 1985
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LAOTIAN LITERATURE
DIA’S STORY CLOTHBy Dia Cha
The story cloth made for Dia Cha by her aunt and uncle chronicles the life of the author and
her family in their native Laos and their eventual immigration to the United States.
A HMONG FAMILYBy Nora Murphy
This book makes the refugee experience more meaningful by relating personal stories that
reveal why families fled their native countries and how they seek to preserve their culture
while assimilating into modern life in the United States. This book features 11-year-old Xiong
Pao Vang; his family tells of wars in Laos and the involvement of this country that led to their
eventual emigration.
A MIEN FAMILYBy Sara Gogol
The Mien family, the Saechaos, were refugees from Laos. The parents, Farm On and Ta Jow,
met in a refugee camp in Thailand, and the story of their eventual settlement in Portland, OR,
makes for interesting reading. The culture shock they experienced and the tensions between
the parents and their Americanized children are described.
Shiho Nakaza, Spring, Pen, watercolor and acrylic, 5” x 7”
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Vi Truong, Kid 6, Oil on canvas, 36” x 48”, 2008
INDIAN LITERATURE
A BRAHMIN’S CASTLE IN THE AIRWritten and illustrated by Rashmi Sharma
Adapted from the ancient Panchatantra fables, this is the story of a young brahmin who
preferred to lie back and dream his big dreams, and even though he is quite poor in material
wealth, he is very rich in his imagination.
DIWALI (CELEBRATIONS)By Chris Deshpande
Photographs by Prodeepta Das
This book describes how children prepare for and celebrate Diwali.
TALES FROM INDIA By Asha Upadhyay
Illustrated by Nickzad Nodjoumi
Ten stories from the Panchatantra, a collection of folk tales written in Sanskrit around 200 B.C.
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Ichiro Shimizu, Phantom of Praha, Photo Collage, 12’ x 7’, 2010
THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE
By the numbers, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIs) have been defined by Census data as
the fastest growing population group in the nation. With more than 17 million residents in the United
States, the API population has more than doubled in the past 20 years, with much of that growth
being led by the communities making up greater metropolitan Los Angeles (representing over 11% of
LA County’s population at 1.34 million).
During that same 20-year period, APIs have defined themselves according to different indices,
including contributions made in the cultural, educational, governmental, and entrepreneurial domains.
Coincidentally, via Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, May 2012 also marks two
decades of presidential recognition of the achievement and contributions by Asian and Pacific
Islander Americans.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans have been in the United States since the 18th century and
share an immigrant ancestry and oft times identifying racial characteristics, as they comprise an
intricate, multi-faceted, and intertwined network of communities. APIs know firsthand how history
and proclamation don’t always coincide or take place in the same century, which may lead us to a
clearer understanding of how societal standing is achieved. How APIs have grown as a people is also
the story of how they have stepped out of predefined immigration categories, limited aspirational
economic opportunity, and myopic characterization in the news and entertainment media.
After a generation of recognition by proclamation, Asian and Pacific Islander American heritage is
now being accounted for and, as such, it has become clear that APIs are in a quantifiable growth
trajectory. Rather than as a monolith, API ascendance has taken root within an interconnected
network of communities dotting the metropolitan Los Angeles landscape. With this development
comes the realization that there are times when, in order to accomplish the unprecedented, one
must go outside of and beyond the accepted norm.
And so, an important defining characteristic of our city’s common pursuit is that we should count
on change. In the spirit of expecting the unexpected, we can also take this moment to note that
April 29 marks the 20th anniversary of the crucible of change that was the 1992 Los Angeles
Civil Unrest.
As the following stories demonstrate, there will come a time when APIs and all denizens of this
shared metropolis, Los Angeles, will venture beyond the expected norms in every sphere of civic life
to Break the Mold set before us. And just as in our storied past, when that time comes, Asian and
Pacific Islander Americans will be there.
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BUSINESS AND LABOR
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans owned 1.5 million nonfarm U.S. businesses operating in the
fifty states and the District of Columbia in 2007, an increase of 40.4 percent from 2002. These
API owned firms accounted for 5.7 percent of all nonfarm businesses in the United States, employed
2.8 million persons (2.4 percent of total employment), and generated $507.6 billion in receipts
(1.7 percent of total receipts).
Among U.S. counties, Los Angeles County, had the largest number of API owned firms in 2007
at 183,092 (17.5 % of all firms for geographic area)
LA COUNTY API OWNED BUSINESSES
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 Survey of Business Owners - Released April 28, 2011.
Note: Firms with more than one domestic establishment are counted in each industry in which they operated but only once in the total for all sectors.
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A YEAR OF TRANSCONTINENTAL TRADE
Mayor poised to bring key Asian companies to Los Angeles in 2012.
If there is any question in 2012 as to where the Gateway to Asia lies, we need look no further than
the docks of the Port of Los Angeles.
Flanked by a delegation of local and national business leaders, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R.
Villaraigosa led a trade mission to China, Japan, and South Korea that led to cooperative agreements
with a host of top Asian companies.
“We have strengthened our economic ties with Asia, solidified important relationships, and promoted
LA as the best city to increase investment, trade and tourism,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “I look
forward to finalizing agreements in the coming year that will get shovels in the ground and put
Angelenos back to work.”
The delegation convened at the end of 2011 to solidify agreements for this Gateway year. Asia is
home to eight of LA’s top ten trade partners and accounts for more than $250 billion in two-way
trade, which in turn stands to result in hundreds of thousands of jobs at home and abroad.
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LOS ANGELES API BUSINESS LEADERS
Don Chang, Founder and Chief Executive of Forever 21 Inc.
A member of the delegation is Founder and Chief Executive of
Forever 21 Inc. Do Won “Don” Chang oversees one of the world’s
fastest-growing fashion retailers, with 457 stores in 15 countries.
From his office near downtown Los Angeles, he oversees an army of
more than 20,000 employees ringing up sales of the season’s trendiest
designs from Chiba (Japan) to Chico (Calif.).
In 1981, Chang immigrated to Los Angeles, where he worked three jobs
to make ends meet. Amazed by the variety of goods in America, he
set out on his quest to provide consumers a place to find the latest
must-have fashions at amazing values. Chang opened his first store
in L.A.’s Highland Park neighborhood in 1984, calling it Fashion 21.
As sales took off and the clientele grew beyond the Korean American
community, he changed the name to Forever 21. As a retailer,
Mr. Chang’s accolades include “Entrepreneur of the Year” from
Ernst & Young (2004), membership on the Board of Advisors for
the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and the Korean
Institute of Southern California.
Another API leader or in this case a collective of leaders, are the co-founders of Kogi BBQ Roy Choi,
Mark Manguera and Caroline Shin.
Kogi has revolutionized and transformed the foundations of the food truck industry and now street
food will never be looked at the same way again. Kogi’s iconic short rib taco -- two crisply griddled
homemade corn tortillas, double-caramelized Korean barbecue, salsa roja, cilantro-onion-lime relish
and a Nappa Romaine slaw tossed in a chili-soy vinaigrette -- is now an L.A. classic. Chefs of all
form and training now have license to open up food trucks of their own and be taken seriously.
Upon capturing national attention, a new wave of food trucks burgeoned in cities across America,
challenging people to rethink how they approach food on the streets. Within a few short years of
putting street food on the map of the minds of the everyday diner, Kogi has become an iconoclastic
symbol that has changed food culture not just in Los Angeles but also throughout the United States.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
With today’s multitude of TV talent shows and the emerging landscape of social media, APIs have
been able to break down preexisting stereotypes by showcasing a kaleidoscope of artistic abilities.
It has given APIs an embodying palette in arts, a voice in the music industry and has lead to many
roles in TV and movies that place APIs as part of the overall American culture.
As APIs have become more visible with their on-camera and on-stage presence, they are also making
major contributions behind the camera and in key development roles of Hollywood blockbusters and
top-rated TV programs.
APIs BEHIND THE SCENES AND AT THE FOREFRONT
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Justin Lin was born in Taipei, Taiwan and was raised in Orange County. He began writing, directing,
and producing numerous award-winning short films at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and
Television, where he earned his BA and MFA in film directing. His solo directorial debut, the critically
acclaimed feature film Better Luck Tomorrow, premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and
Justin Lin
Kogi BBQ and legion of fans
garnered a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize. Since then, he has gone on to direct numerous
blockbuster films such as Annapolis, Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast and Furious, and Fast Five.
In 2011, Justin founded Barnstorm Pictures with the intent to make creative films with a global
perspective. He is currently overseeing the creation of the YOMYOMF Network, scheduled to debut
in 2012 as a launch partner of YouTube’s groundbreaking original channels initiative. The new channel
springs from YouOffendMeYouOffendMyFamily.com (YOMYOMF), an Asian American pop culture blog
he founded in 2009.
Matty Libatique, ASC Photo courtesy of Owen Roizman
Bela Bajaria, Executive Vice President, Universal Television
Matty Libatique is a Filipino-American who studied sociology and
communications at California State University Fullerton before earning
a MFA in cinematography at AFI Conservatory. Libatique’s notable
films include blockbusters such as Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and
Requiem for a Dream.
In 2010, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best
Cinematography and won his second Independent Spirit award
for his work on Black Swan. In addition, he has been recognized with
numerous cinematography awards at the LA Film Critics Association,
NY Film Critics Online, and SF Film Critics.
Bela Bajaria is Executive Vice President of Universal Television and
oversees creative programming for one of the country’s largest and
most successful television studios responsible for such hit series as
“30 Rock,” “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “House,” “Law & Order:
Special Victims Unit” and “Parenthood.” In addition, the studio produces
such new series as “Smash,” “Grimm,” “Whitney,” “Up All Night,” “Bent,”
and “Best Friends Forever”.
Bajaria graduated from Cal State University Long Beach with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in communications and began her career at First Serve
Entertainment as a creative executive in charge of production where
she anchored, wrote, and produced a weekly entertainment and news
show on LA 18 (KSCI-TV). Founded in 1977, KSCI is a television station
targeting API communities and is an annual media sponsor of the
City of Los Angeles Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
APIs make up slightly more than 10% of the city’s overall 14,300 person strong public safety
workforce, which includes the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department,
Department of General Services Public Safety, and Los Angeles Port Police Department.
In 1980, there were 66 Asian Pacific Islander American officers in the Los Angeles Police Department.
Today there are over 850 APIs represented throughout the various ranks playing critical roles in
shaping the future of the LAPD and this city.
Deputy Chief Terry Hara, LAPD
Deputy Chief Emile Mack, LAFD
LAPD Deputy Chief Terry S. Hara, Commanding Officer for the
Personnel and Training Bureau, has been an LAPD officer for more than
32 years and is responsible for overseeing the administration of human
resources, training of new recruits, and “in-service training” for both
sworn and civilian employees.
Since joining the LAPD in February 1980, Hara is now the highest
ranking and first API to achieve the rank of Deputy Chief. He is also the
first Deputy Chief/Motor Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Criminal Justice from National University, has participated in various
criminal justice and public policy programs at both the California State
University Long Beach and UCLA Graduate Schools.
LAFD Deputy Chief Emile Mack has been with the department for 33
years and is seen as a progressive and innovative leader. His experience
with the Los Angeles Fire Department includes administrating the
Bureau of Training and Risk Management, the Emergency Medical
Services Division, Planning, and the Fire Prevention Environmental Unit.
He is a Gubernatorial appointee to the State Board of Fire Services,
lead the effort to create LAFD’s 20-year strategic master plan, as
well as efforts to prepare the Los Angeles region in its preparation
for Katrina evacuees. Of the 3,508 members of the Los Angeles Fire
Department, 245, or roughly 7%, are Asian Pacific Islander American.
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VOTING
While there is tremendous API population growth and many measurable significant societal
contributions, participation in the electoral process still remains an area for growth. During the 2008
Presidential Election, national API voter turnout increased by 2.4% from the previous presidential
cycle, but this rate of increased participation was less than that of both the African American (4.9%)
and Hispanic (2.7%) communities.
NATIONAL VOTER TURNOUT BY RACE AND ETHNICITY, 2004 -2008 (% OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS)
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In Los Angeles County over 293,000 APIs voted, representing an increase of 7.4% , which was well
ahead of the national API average. APIs also accounted for 10% of those registered to vote and 9%
of those who casted ballots.
API VOTERS BY ETHNIC GROUP IN L.A. COUNTY, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION (% OF API VOTERS)
Note: Figures do not include all API ethnic groups, will not sum to total
Source: Los Angeles County Voter File (December 29, 2008), Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters and Asian Pacific American Legal Center
With the 2012 General Election on the horizon, voter outreach and education efforts remain a priority
for the greater API community.
Since 1983, downtown Los Angeles based Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) has been
advocating for civil rights, providing legal services and education, and building coalitions to positively
influence and impact the Asian Pacific Islander American and greater Los Angeles community.
APALC’s electoral advocacy work focuses on multi-lingual voter education and mobilization in nine
different ethnic communities (Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Thai, Khmer, Pacific
Islander, South Asian) across Los Angeles and neighboring regions. APALC’s civic engagement
program develops community partnerships to distribute voter education materials to the community
and distribute mini-grants to API youth to create innovative civic engagement projects.
This November, APALC’s voting rights team will monitor hundreds of poll sites for in-language
compliance across Los Angeles and Orange County in order to protect the rights of API voters.
Additionally, APALC will be conducting exit polls on Election Day as voters leave the polling site.
Stewart Kwoh, Founding President and Executive Director of APALC
Stewart Kwoh is the founding President and Executive Director of
APALC, which is a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing
Justice. Under Kwoh’s leadership, APALC also has opened a nonprofit
center as a community resource, acts as a fiscal sponsor for several
smaller nonprofit groups, and has established a series of educational
workshops aimed at nonprofit capacity building. Kwoh earned his
Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Los Angeles, and his Juris
Doctorate from the UCLA School of Law. He is active with foundations
and other philanthropic organizations, and has been a recipient of
numerous awards, including a MacArthur Award, in recognition of his
work and efforts to build coalitions consisting of all communities of
color.
Chinese Filipino Korean Japanese Vietnamese Cambodian Total
Number of Voters 85,527 71,645 40,095 32,426 25,282 4,819 293,042
% of API Voters 29% 24% 14% 11% 9% 2% 100%
ENVIRONMENT
API voters in California care about the environment and could act as swing votes on environmental
measures based on the 2009 poll conducted by the California League of Conservation Voters
Education Fund. 71% of those polled said they view environmental regulations as beneficial and
protective of health, air and water, while 12% viewed environmental laws as bad for business. This
has caused some to reconsider the perception that Asian Americans prioritize economic interests
over environmental concerns.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE EXTREMELY OR VERY IMPORTANT TO API VOTERS
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John Choi serves as President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City
Board of Public Works – the city’s only appointed, full-time, policy
making body. The Board is an executive team of five members
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council that
oversees the Department of Public Works. Consisting of over 5,000
employees, the Department is responsible for the construction and
maintenance of the city’s public facilities, maintenance and improvement
of streets, trees, and lights, and collects, treats, recycles, and disposes
of solid and liquid waste generated by the nation’s second-largest city.
In this role, John oversees the Department primarily responsible for
the implementation of the city’s environmental initiatives. Los Angeles
leads all major cities in recycling rates and has pioneered innovative
water quality and preservation programs that result in cleaner and more
abundant water. The Million Trees LA program has been recognized
nationally for its collaborative approach to plant and provide long-
term stewardship for a million new trees. The Office of Community
Beautification works with community partners to clean graffiti and
organize community cleanups throughout the city. John received his
B.A. in History from UCLA, his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.
John Choi, President Pro Tempore, LA City Board of Public Works
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GOVERNMENT
The government of Los Angeles is comprised of elected and appointed offices, including
commissions, departments and agencies. The city must construct and maintain infrastructure that
supports the business and daily life of its residents, build and operate cultural and educational
institutions, and provide services and programs that contribute to the well being of those who live
in, work in, or do business with the city. Such an undertaking requires a workforce comprised of
talented, reliable and committed personnel and leadership.
Mayor Villaraigosa has been committed to building a diverse administration that looks like the City
of Los Angeles. Currently, 7,723 API employees work for the City of Los Angeles representing 15% of
the City’s overall workforce. In addition, over 13% of the City’s appointed Commission positions are
filled by APIs.
Within L.A. County workforce, APIs total 11,228 employees, or over 12% of all County employees.
Many are within Health Services with 3,738 employees (16%) and Public Social Services with 2,963
employees (13%).
In 1985, Mike Woo, became the first and only Los Angeles City Councilmember of Asian descent.
APIs have had several notable elected officials as members of Congress.
Judy Chu was elected in 2009 as U.S. Representative for California’s
32nd congressional district. She was born and grew up until her early
teen years in LA, near 62nd Street and Normandie Avenue. The district
covers East LA and includes El Monte, Monterey Park, and West Covina
in Greater Los Angeles. She is the first Chinese American woman ever
elected to the U.S. Congress and Chair of the Congressional Asian
Pacific American Caucus (CAPIC).
Congresswoman Chu began her career as an educator and taught
psychology at Los Angeles City College and East Los Angeles College
for 20 years. She was first elected to the Garvey School District
Board of Education in 1985. She was then elected to the Monterey
Park City Council, where she served as Mayor 3 times. From there, she
was elected to the California State Assembly, where she was Chair
of the powerful Appropriations Committee, which has control over all
legislation with a fiscal impact to the state. She was then elected to
the State Board of Equalization, California’s tax board.
She has attributed her early passion for activism to a time when she
was a college freshman and someone thrust into her hand a flier about
a new Asian American studies course. “It was like a light went off in my
head,” Chu recalled. She learned about the history of Asian immigrants
and their children, the discrimination and stereotypes they endured
and their contributions to American life and culture. She recounts the
influence of Pat Sumi a female Japanese American activist, “It was the
very first time it occurred to me that an Asian American woman could
be a leader.” (Los Angeles Times, July 26, 2009)
Congresswoman Judy Chu, California 32nd District
EDUCATION
Education remains an issue of paramount importance for the API community.
Of single race Asians age 25 and older:
• 85% are high school graduates
• 50% have a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education. Asians have the highest proportion
of college graduates of any race or ethnic group in the country compared with 28% for all
Americans
• 20% have an advanced degree compared with 10% for all Americans
(Source: 2009 American Community Survey)
In the 2008–2010 period, Asian Indians have the highest levels of educational attainment: 35% had a
bachelor’s degree, 30% had a master’s degree, and 11% had a professional or doctoral degree. Asian
Indians, Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese and Koreans were more likely to be college graduates than were
non-Asians.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, AGES 25 AND OLDER, AVERAGES FOR THE COMBINED YEARS 2008-2010
Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese
Other Asian Non Asian
< High School 6.0% 13.6% 7.1% 4.0% 6.2% 21.9% 19.3% 13.2%
High School Graduate 10.8% 20.9% 16.2% 23.7% 22.5% 30.6% 23.6% 31.6%
Some College or Associate’s 8.2% 12.2% 24.9% 25% 14.9% 19.6% 18.2% 26.6%
Bachelor’s 34.7% 27% 44.4% 32.7% 38.6% 21.2% 23.1% 18.7%
Master’s 29.7% 17% 4.4% 10% 11.6% 3.6% 10.5% 7.3%
Professional or Doctoral 10.6% 9.4% 3.1% 4.6% 6.1% 3.1% 5.3% 2.7%
NOTE: Other Asians include individuals who were of an Asian group not listed as well as those who were of two or more Asian groups
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 14, 2011)
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Though the overall API educational attainment landscape is positive, there is a large portion of API
immigrants that still have a need for bilingual education that is also culturally sensitive to their
immigration experiences and family situations.
Nearly, 6,000 LA Unified School District API students are English Learners, acquiring English
language skills for the first time. As they progress to fluent English proficient students, it is
innovative pilot programs like that established by Principal Jina Kim-Qvale of the Ambassador School
of Global Education (ASGE) in LA that not only teaches students to speak English but provides them
with critical thinking skills to attain higher education.
Principal Jina Kim-Qvale, Ambassador School of Global Education
Principal Kim-Qvale has structured ASGE’s learning environment with
multiple partnerships that support everything from the arts to health
education to an international curriculum. The school partners with
the Asia Society and is the first elementary school to be part of the
International Studies School Network. Under this international school
designation, students must learn a foreign language (Mandarin, Korean,
and/or Spanish) and the curriculum incorporates international content
in almost every subject. She wants students to have an appreciation
for the arts, be community-minded, college-bound, and globally
competitive.
The impetus of such a program is derived from her own experience and
the challenges she faced as an English learner when she immigrated as
a young child to Los Angeles, as well as the belief that social change is
made possible through education.
Kim-Qvale started her career as a kindergarten teacher, and then
rapidly ascended to English-language specialist, to assistant principal,
to principal. Despite the fact that she is involved with every aspect
of school operation, and a mother of a toddler, she also handles
responsibilities as president of the district’s Alliance for Asian Pacific
Administrators and is completing a doctoral degree in education at
UCLA focusing on the history of Asian Pacific American principals in
LAUSD.
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Community Resource List
ABS-CBN International, NA
650-652-6902
balitangamerica.tfc-na.com
American Coalition of Filipino Veterans,
Western Region (ACFV)
213-487-9804
American Red Cross
213-739-5200
redcrossla.org
Asian American Drug Abuse Program
323-293-6284
aadapinc.org
Asian Business Association (ABA)
213-805-4ABA
aba-la.org
Asian Business Association Online
818-998-0898
aba-online.org
Asian Business League (ABL)
213-624-9975
Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team (APAIT)
213-553-1830
apaitonline.org
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of
Los Angeles County (APABALA)
213-386-3114
apabala.org
Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern
California (APALC)
213-977-7500
apalc.org
Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF)
323-293-6284
apcf.org
Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers
(APCTC)
213-252-2100
apctc.org
ssgmain.org
Asian Pacific Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC)
213-250-8190
apadrc.org
Asian Professional Exchange (APEX)
310-765-4841
apex.org
Asian Pacific Islander Mental Health Alliance
310-383-3085
ssgmain.org
Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program
(API-SBP)
213-473-1604
apisbp.org
Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCon)
323-293-6284
apcf.org
Asian Pacific Residential Treatment Program
323-731-3534
ssgmain.org
Asian Pacific Resource Center (APRC),
County of Los Angeles Public Library
323-722-6551
aprc@gw.colapl.org
Asian Pacific Women’s Center (APWC)
213-250-2977
apwcla.org
Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M)
888-236-A3M-HOPE (888-236-4673)
AsianMarrow.org
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Bebe Khue Jacobs, Going Home - With the Bicycle Lady, Photograph, 2012
Center for Asian-Americans United for
Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) Vision 21
626-356-9838
causeusa.org
Chinese American Museum (CAM)
213-485-8567
camla.org
Chinatown Business Improvement District
213-680-0243
chinatownla.com
Chinatown Service Center (CSC)
213-808-1700
cscla.org
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
213-617-0396
lachinesechamber.org
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE)
310-278-2313
capeusa.org
East West Players
213-625-7000
eastwestplayers.org
Filipino American National Historical Society –
Los Angeles (FANHS-LA)
323-256-7178
fanhsla.org
Filipino American Community of Los Angeles
(FACLA)
213-484-1527
Filipino American Library
213-382-0488
filipinoamericanlibrary.org
Filipino American Network (FAN)
fanla.org
Filipino American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI)
213-487-9804
fasgi.org
FilAm Arts/Association for the Advancement of
Philippine Arts & Culture
323-913-4663
filamarts.org
Filipino Community of Los Angeles
Harbor Area, Inc.
310-518-3097
310-831-1664
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Heather Scholl, Jaybird Diner, 21” x 48”
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Filipino Veterans Association
213-746-9093
GABRIELA Network, US
619-316-0920
gabnet.org
Gay Asian Pacific Support Network (GAPSN)
213-368-6488
gapsn.org
Japan America Society
213-627-6217
jas-socal.org
Japanese American Bar Association of
Greater Los Angeles County (JABA)
310-603-7271
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
jacl.org
Japanese American Cultural and
Community Center (JACCC)
213.628.2725
jaccc.org
Japanese American Living Legacy
(JA Living Legacy)
714.278.4483
jalivinglegacy.org
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
213-617-6700
la.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
213- 625-0414
janm.org
Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV)
213-625-7705
Korean American Bar Association of
Southern California
213-382-1115
kabasocal.org
Korean American Business Association
213-368-0848
Korean American Chamber of Commerce
213- 480-1115
koreanchamberla.org
Korean American Coalition of Los Angeles (KAC)
213-365-5999
kacla.org
Korean American Federation of Los Angeles
213-272-7427
lahaninhoi.com
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Bannon Fu, Cloth Scene #8, Oil on canvas, 30” x 48”, 2006
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Korean American Festival Committee
213-487-9696
lakoreanfestival.com
Korean American Museum (KAM)
213-388-4229
kamuseum.org
Korean Cultural Center (KCC)
323-936-7141
kccla.org
Korean Resource Center (KRC)
323-937-3718
krcla.org
Korean Youth & Community Center (KYCC)
213-365-7400
kyccla.org
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP)
213-485-1422
leap.org
Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC)
213-473-1680
ltsc.org
Los Angeles City Employees
Asian American Association (LACEAAA)
laceaaa.org
Los Angeles Filipino Association of
City Employees (LAFACE)
email: angtambuli@yahoo.com
tambuli.org
Lotus Festival
213-485-1310
laparks.org/grifmet/lotus.htm
Midcity Korean American Association
323-201-3211
National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
213-365-9005
napca.org
Older Adults Program (OAP)
213-553-1884
ssgmain.org
Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
213-250-9888
oca-gla.org
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE)
Energy Savings Project
800-716-2218 (multi-lingual line)
pacelaenergy.org
Barbara Lai Bennett, Prayer Circle for a Rescue, Mixed media, 48” x 24”
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Leaf Exposures, Please, Photograph
Barbara Lai Bennett, Prayer Circle for a Rescue, Mixed media, 48” x 24”
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Pacific Asia Museum
626-449-2742 x10
pacificasiamuseum.org
Pacific Asian Alcohol and Drug Program (PAADP)
213-738-3361
paadp.org
ssgmain.org
PALS for Health
213-553-1818 (English)
800-228-8886 (Multi-lingual line)
palsforhealth.org
People’s Community Organization for Reform and
Empowerment (People’s CORE)
213-241-0904
angelfire.com/oz/pcore
Philippine American Bar Association (PABA)
email: info@pabala.org
pabala.org
Philippine American Society of Certified Public Ac-
countants (PASCPA)
310-646-4903
Pilipino Artists Network (PAN)
filamarts.org
Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)
213-250-4353
pwcsc.org
Radio Korea
213-487-1300
radiokorea.com
San Fernando Valley Chinese Cultural Association
sfvcca.org
San Fernando Valley Filipino American Chamber of
Commerce
818-472-0544
sfvfacc@yahoogroups.com
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)
213-382-1819
esipa.org
South Asian Bar Association,
Southern California Chapter (SABA)
949-760-0404
South Asian Network (SAN)
562-403-0488
southasiannetwork.org
Hanh Nguyen, Kids, Woodblock and photo-plate print, 15” x 19”, 2010
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Andre Arceo Acosta, Fence, 35mm film print
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Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
(SCCLA)
310-791-8567
sccla.org
Special Service for Groups (SSG)
213-553-1800
ssgmain.org
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
213-389-1215
tecola.org
Taiwanese American Heritage Commission
626-307-4388
taiwancenter.org
Taiwanese American Citizen’s League
626-810-9101
la.tacl.org
Thai Association of Southern California
323-722-3350
Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center
310-827-2910
thaiculturalcenter.org
Thai Community Development Corporation
(Thai CDC)
323-468-2555
thaicdc.org
Thai Health and Information Services, Inc.
323-466-5966
thaihealth.org
Tongan Community Service Center
310-327-9650
ssgmain.org
UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni Association
uclalumni.net/ChaptersAndClubs/outreach/apa
UCLA Asian American Studies Center
310-825-2974
sscnet.ucla.edu/aasc/
UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association
uclapaa.net
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services
213-740-4999
usc.edu
Visual Communications
213-680-4462
vconline.org
Ann Le, at left Re Education Graduation, 18” x 22”, at right, Cherry Revolver, 20” x 24”, both, Inkjet print, 2012
Asian and Pacific Islander AmericanHeritage Month Celebration
Department of Cultural AffairsABOUT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCA)
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) generates and supports high quality arts and cultural
experiences for Los Angeles’ 4 million residents and 26 million annual visitors. DCA advances the
social and economic impact of the arts and ensures access to diverse and enriching cultural activities
through grant making, marketing, public art, community arts programming, arts education, and
partnerships with artists and arts and cultural organizations in neighborhoods throughout the
City of Los Angeles.
DCA’s operating budget and managed portfolio totaled $38.2 million in fiscal year 2010/11.
It consisted of: $9.5 million in funds from the Public Works Improvements Arts Program
(PWIAP); $8.9 million in City related and indirect cost allocations; $8.7 million from the Private
Arts Development Fee Program (ADF); $7.7 million in Transient Occupancy Tax funds; and over
$3.4 million in private and public funds raised from foundation, corporate, government, and
individual donors.
DCA significantly supports artists and cultural projects through its Public Art Division by
administering a portfolio totaling $18.2 million in PWIAP and ADF funds in FY10/11. DCA’s Marketing
and Development Division raised over $16.3 million since FY07/08 to re-grant to LA-based artists
and arts and cultural organizations for special grant initiatives and to support DCA’s special
programming and facilities. DCA also grants approximately $2.2 million annually to over 280
artists and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through its long-established Grants
Administration Division.
DCA provides arts and cultural programming through its Community Arts Division, managing
numerous neighborhood arts and cultural centers, theaters, historic sites, and educational initiatives.
DCA’s Marketing and Development Division also markets the City’s arts and cultural events through
development and collaboration with strategic partners, design and production of creative catalogs,
publications, and promotional materials, and management of the culturela.org website visited by over
3 million people annually.
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Art in the Park 5568 Via Marisol Los Angeles, CA 90042 323.259.0861
Banning’s Landing Community Center 100 East Water Street Wilmington, CA 90748 310.522.2015
Barnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90027
Barnsdall Arts Center 323.644.6295
Gallery Theatre 323.644.6272
Hollyhock House 323.644.6269
Junior Arts Center 323.644.6275
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery 323.644.6269
California Traditional Music Society 16953 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91316 818.817.7756
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center 7222 Remmet Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 818.346.7099
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90041 323.226.1617
Craft and Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.937.4230
Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles 510 West 7th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.7630
Lankershim Arts Center 5108 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91602 818.752.7568
Madrid Theatre 21622 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 818.347.9419
McGroarty Arts Center 7570 McGroarty Terrace Tujunga, CA 91042 818.352.5285
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4718 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016 323.964.9768
Performing Arts Firehouse 438 North Mesa Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.2496
Sun Valley Youth Arts Center 8642 Sunland Boulevard Sun Valley, CA 91352 213.202.5528
Vision Theatre (Closed for Renovations) 3341 West 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90008 323.290.4843
Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.2493
Watts Towers Arts Center 1727 East 107th Street Los Angeles, CA 90002 213.847.4646
William Grant Still Arts Center 2520 South West View Street Los Angeles, CA 90016 213.847.1540
William Reagh Los Angeles Photography Center 2332 West Fourth Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 213.382.8133
Department of Cultural Affairs
Neighborhood Arts & Cultural Centers
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The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gives special thanks to our calendar
artists for generously allowing us to showcase their images in this publication.
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Department of Cultural Affairs
Calendar & Cultural Guide Artists
Andre Arceo Acosta
AndreArceo@gmail.com
Barbara Lai Bennett
blaibennett.com
Sara Jane Boyers
sarajaneboyersphoto.com
Bannon Fu
bannonfu@gmail.com
BeBe Khue Jacobs
bebejacobs.com
Charles Kang
charleskangphotography.com
Melissa Kojima
melissakojima.com
Ann Le
annle.net
Leaf
leafexposures@gmail.com
Sherie Mateo
thoughtreflective@hotmail.com
Yuki Miyazaki
yukimiyazaki.com
Shiho Nakaza
shihonakaza.com
Hanh Nguyen
hnguyen.carbonmade.com
Dennis Nishi
dennisnishi.com
Rod Ogata
Beca San
rebecarte@hotmail.com
Heather Scholl
heatherscholl.com
Yilun Shang
yilun@hotmail.com
Ichiro Shimizu
chimizudesign.com
Vi Truong
vimazzy@gmail
Nguyen Thi Hop
hopdong@yahoo.com
Edwing Ushiro
mrushiro.com
Jenchi Wu
jenchiwu.com
Kathy Yoshihara
kyoshihara@sbcglobal.net
Courtesy of the
Chinese American Museum
425 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
camla.org
Dan Kauman
Jack Laxer
Julius Shulman
Courtesy of the
Vincent Price Art Museum
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
vincentpriceartmuseum.org
John Kwok
Dennis Nishi, Carniceria, Collage
Calendar & Cultural Guide Artists
Dennis Nishi, Carniceria, Collage
Vi Truong, detail from Universal Mother, Oil on canvas, 36” x 48”, 2009
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