Alan Sugiyama Hum Bow Eating Competition (Photo by John Liu)
The Asia Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration kicked off May 1 at the Seattle Center Armory—the first day of National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
This year’s event features five hours of programming, including Alan Sugiyama humming and eating competition, dance troupe, martial arts, music and more.
Tokyo dog Jack Woo finally wins this year among these popular local Asian restaurant chefs. (Photo by John Liu)
Children pose with Hum Bow mascot Chelsea Robancho. (Photo by Assunta Ng)
Hālau Hula Ka Lei Mokihana I Ka Ua Noe is back with the hula dance! (Photo by Song Tianjiao)
Miss Olympics 2022 Jerica Huang poses with Hum Bow mascot Chelsea Robinjo. (Photo by John Liu)
Cindy Wong-Li reads from her children’s book Embrace the Stars (Photo by John Liu)
Kompany amazes the crowd with their K-pop dance moves! (Photo by John Liu)
Taiko drumming from Kaze Daiko Seattle is a fan favorite! (Photo by John Liu)
The Huayin Performing Arts Troupe wears various Chinese national costumes. (Photo by Assunta Ng)
Live2Dance Seattle, Bollywood Dance Company Gets Audiences Up and Dancing! (Photo by John Liu)
