AANHPI = Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
Theme: “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience”
May is AANHPI Heritage Month! This is a time to learn about the cultures, stories, and leaders from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The 2025 theme, “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” honors the many leaders who have made a difference and the strength of AANHPI people through tough times.
At Child Action, Inc., we believe every child should feel proud of who they are. Our ACROSS values—like Affinity, Composition, Respect, and Sensitivity—help us create a welcoming place for all families. Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month helps children learn about diversity and the importance of kindness, respect, and inclusion.
Here are some fun ways to Celebrate:
🎉 Go to a Festival
4th Annual Asian Pacific CultureFest at The Center at District 56
Enjoy music, dancing, and crafts from different cultures.
Date: May 04, 2025 / Time: 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-asian-pacific-culturefest-tickets-1266631542039?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
🍲 Cook Together
Try making a dish like Spam musubi (Hawaiian), pancit (Filipino), or mango sticky rice (Thai). Talk about where the food comes from! Here are a few recipes recommend by the School Nutrition Association (SNA): https://schoolnutrition.org/sna-news/celebrate-aanhpi-heritage-month-with-sna/
🎨 Create Crafts
Make origami, paper fans, or flower leis at home. Here are a few we found that are simple and beautiful: https://northraleigh.macaronikid.com/articles/60a70625837b96235ffe6391/5-easy-crafts-to-celebrate-aapi-heritage-month
Books to Read Together
The Sacramento Library has a great collection of children’s books that teach about family, traditions, and being proud of AANHPI Heritage. Here are a few that are available: https://catalog.saclibrary.org/MyAccount/MyList/36521?filter%5B%5D=available_at_catalog%3A%22Fair+Oaks%22&filter%5B%5D=format_catalog%3A%22Picture+Book%22&sort=dateAdded