Where in Phoenix Can You Celebrate the AAPI Culture? By Yvonne McFadden In respect of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) heritage month which is celebrated in May, we are highlight some of the areas that are best suitable to explore this culture.
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ut even before we get into the nitty-gritty details about this amazing places, it is with great pleasure and honor that we continue our long tradition to celebrate this community. As such, we hope that you will spend more time enriching yourself with the rich heritage of the AAPI community in Phoenix and also throughout the nation. But before that, much like every other Western part of the United States, Phoenix (greater Phoenix) saw its first wave of the AAPI community arrive in the late 19th century. Ever since, we’ve seen this community grow and become a key component of the Phoenix’s rich and diversified culture adding numerous contributions in terms of arts, cuisine, retail, hospitality, medical and so much more. WWW.THEPINMAGAZINE.COM
In light of this and also because the AAPI spirit still is in the air despite many challenges especially in the past year, there are festivities, restaurants, attractions and other businesses that represent the various cultures within the Phoenix’s AAPI Community. But, here are some great where you can visit to experience the rich heritage of this community. THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN This is a must see. The garden sits on a 3.5 acre land and an almost perfect replica of another stroll garden in Himeji Japan. The Garden, names Ro Ho En- Ro to mean Heron, Ho to mean Phoenix Bird and En garden and in full “Heron Phoenix Bird Garden.”
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