May is full of educational, creative and cultural opportunities in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Meet historian Daniel Sieh at Annapolis’ Hogshead Trades Museum May 3 as he explores the lives of Asian Americans during the Revolutionary War and tells their lesser known stories.
Behold the 12,000-year-old tradition of Japanese drumming—taiko—at your local library. Participate in this interactive program featuring performances and learning May 8 at Broadneck Library, May 14 at Severna Park Library, May 16 at Brooklyn Park Library, May 20 at Edgewater Library and May 27 at Glen Burnie Library (aacpl.net).
The Crofton Library offers kids and teens the opportunity to make their own marine art in the style of Japanese fish printing, or gyotaku.
See South Indian traditional dance performances May 3 at Busch Annapolis Library and May 19 at Mountain Road Library.
Get a taste of Asia at the Greenfield parking lot of the Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland in Severn from May 31 to June 1. Asia in a Bite Food Fest features more than 30 vendors serving up lots of authentic and fusion cuisines. While you eat, enjoy live instrumental performances.
