Grade Level: Adult

The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults) Five Black Ballerinas: A Legacy of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

Meet five Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem. They broke barriers and made history in the world of classical dance, over coming prejudice during the civil rights movement.
Deep Dive: Tết Nguyên Đán

Commonly called Tết, Tết Nguyên Đán is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. It’s the most important Vietnamese holiday and is celebrated between late January and mid February, marking the beginning of the lunar new year. As a time to celebrate with family and honor ancestors, Tết is a festive affair filled with wishes for health…
Deep Dive: Lunar New Year

Families all over the world in countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and more celebrate the Lunar New Year. To prepare for an auspicious year, families clean the house, feast, hang lanterns, and more! Read on to learn more about this very important tradition – specifically, the Year of…
Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai’i

Sara Kehaulani Goo was enchanted by her family’s land in Hawaii. The vast area on the rugged shores of Maui’s east side—given by King Kamehameha III to her family in 1848. When a property tax bill arrives with a 500 percent increase, Sara and her family members are forced to decide whether to fight for…
2025-2026 AANHPI Cultural Celebrations Calendar
Deep Dive: Diwali

Originating in India, Diwali is celebrated in Hindu, Jain and Sikh cultures. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali entails five days of celebration. Though Diwali is celebrated differently across cultures, a common theme of good and light prevailing over evil and darkness connects the three religions. Dive deeper with us here!
Deep Dive: Tanabata (Star Festival)
Deep Dive: Holi
Deep Dive: Songkran

Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, takes place each year from April 13–15. Rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, it marks a time of cleansing, renewal, and fresh beginnings. This deep dive document will share more about the meaning and celebrations of the holiday.
Deep Dive: Mid-Autumn Festival
Family Media Fact Checking Discussion

Media Literacy is an important skill for families to develop in our media saturated culture. Explore two fact checking sites using various resources including Asian News sources to discover useful skills for checking media sources for bias and credibility.
Cultural Celebrations Calendar 2025-2026