May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States!
As many of you know, Asian Americans have a vibrantly diverse culture and their contributions to the US are endless... From music to art, technology, fashion, anime and let's not forget,...MANGA (YAY!), their impact is astounding and should be celebrated!!
So how can you celebrate APA Heritage Month?!
Most Asians and non-Asians will celebrate by enjoying a meal at an Asian restaurant or attending one of the many APA Heritage festivals or parades. There, you can try the various foods of different Asian cultures, watch performances, and learn about Asian American's history and culture!
Educate yourself more about an Asian past-time or what kids your age are doing in other countries! One cool Japanese lifestyle to check out is Gothic and Lolita- a fashion movement popular in Japan that is now making its way to the US! The Gothic and Lolita Bible is a great place to start! Its a fashion book / culture guide / art book complete with pictures, submissions from those in the community, and MORE!
Also, out in June 08, is the highly anticipated Manga School with Selena Lin... a guide on how to draw manga! The talented artist from China shows you step by step, how to draw... manga style! FINALLY... there will be a "how-to-draw" for manga artists or those who want to learn!
Lastly, a great way to celebrate is to host a dinner for your friends or family where you can cook an Asian meal for them! How impressed will your friends be when you cook a delicious, ethnic meal for them to enjoy?!
Here are a couple recipes to try:
Katsudon (a popular and deeeelish Japanese dish)
Fried Rice (a classic Asian dish enjoyed by many cultures! Yum!)
Click here for more ideas on how you can celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
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Yay! Me and My Filipino hubby are gonna get cookin today!
LUNAMOON225
2008-05-18 07:02:23
I finially did it recipe clan link follows! http://www.tokyopop.com/clans/Recipes+for+U
BECCANLARGO21
2008-05-14 13:46:53
no prob! Enjoy!!! ^_^
BECCANLARGO21
2008-05-05 13:01:01
Yum! Thanks Beccanlargo21! Alwayzsweet -- that is so cool how you guys are hosting that Open Mic Night!! Have fun!
ELAIN
2008-05-05 11:35:08
HERE YOU GO!!! SOBA!!!! (I have the recipe on my site so clip it if you want! ^_^ hope you like it and send me a message if you want to make a request If I don't have it I will try to find it! Soba Noodles & Dipping Sauce Soba are buckwheat noodles and cook very quickly. For dipping sauce (make ahead): 8 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp Asian sesame oil 2 Tbsp water 1/3 cup chopped scallions 4 Tbsp drained pickled ginger 1 package (3 bunches) soba noodles 1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Let rest. Before serving, divide the sauce between 2 small bowls for dipping the noodles. (Makes about 1 cup.) 2. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well. Serve cold in shallow bowls with sauce on the side. Per serving: 360 calories, 73g carbs, 13g protein, 4g fat, 0mg cholesterol.
BECCANLARGO21
2008-05-05 08:48:41
my family is celebrating Asian American Heritage Month on May 17th by hosting an "Open Mic" at a banquet hall. They are going to talk about who we are and what we did to get to where we are today. Also, teenagers or older men and woman expressing their talents by singing, dancing, reading poetry, and stuff. :] can't wait!
ALWAYZSWEET
2008-05-03 13:17:18
Beccanlargo21! Share your soba recipe! Yum!!
ELAIN
2008-05-02 15:24:02
wow...i didn't even know may was designated for this! yum, fried rice is so delicious...regular rice is also very good. wow...i'm eating to many carbs...potatoes at school and rice at home...
ROXII
2008-05-02 10:10:19
FRCKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!! XD I have a recipe for Soba....Let me know if you want it! SO AWESOME!! Thanks!
BECCANLARGO21
2008-05-02 10:02:12
Brilliant! Let's celebrate, yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MARCOPAVIA
2008-05-01 17:53:31
Im going to try to cook the Katsudon tonight!
ELAIN
2008-05-01 17:24:01
This is a great article! Thanks so much for the info and the cool suggestions. I want Katsudon now!!
MANDILICIOUS
2008-05-01 17:18:10