Governor Wolf proclaimed May 2018 to be Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in recognition of the many contributions and achievements of Pennsylvania Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.
Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in Pennsylvania and around the world by individuals of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Vietnamese ancestry.
Governor Wolf proclaims October as Filipino American History Month to promote the study of Filipino American history, culture, and contributions.
This year’s theme for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, “Uniting our Voices by Speaking Together,” reminds us that the AAPI community is made up of diverse cultures, histories, languages, and religions.
Here is why the national celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is also a celebration of Pennsylvania’s diverse identity.