Events

Ambassador Navtej Sarna: “Diwali has become emblematic of India abroad” By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, November 12, 2018 – Addressing a standing room only crowd in the main hall of the Indian Chancery, Sunday evening, Ambassador Navtej Sarna proclaimed that the “festival of Diwali has become emblematic of India abroad” and credited the diaspora for making it the best known …

  October 26, 2018 – Broadmead, a 92 acre dynamic senior living community located in Hunt Valley, had its groundbreaking ceremony on October 26th announcing the new Hillside Homes and Community Master Plan. Broadmead will expand its independent living, assisted living, and comprehensive care, as well as upgrade and renovate the Broadmead Center.  The Hillside Homes, 52 new independent living …

Taiwanese master sculptor Kang Muxiang’s “Rebirth” exhibition is coming to Washington, D.C. in late September this year. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) welcomes art lovers to immerse themselves in Kang Muxiang’s thoughtful, environmental and powerful sculptures through late March 2019. Kang’s seven monumental embryonic sculptures, created using recycled elevator cables from Taipei 101, …

Diverse crowd embraces ancient Indian discipline for health and harmony By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, June 18, 2018 – The fourth International Day of Yoga drew a large and diverse crowd to the nation’s capital on a sunny and warm Saturday morning in late Spring. It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga aficionados practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring …

ENGLISH FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS Native speakers of critical languages such as Mandarin Chinese are in high demand in the U.S. government. EHLS trains advanced English speakers to be effective communicators and strong candidates for federal jobs. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) that includes tuition and a living stipend. Applications for the 2019 program are …

By Craig Lee (Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office) In order to pay “tribute to the 130th anniversary of Twin Oaks,“ and to promote the exquisite Taiwanese food culture, Ambassador and Mrs. Stanley Kao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States, hosted a dinner banquet featuring authentic Taiwan cuisine. TECRO invited a notable chef from …

Head of Isha Foundation speaks on progressing from personal ambition to vision for the greater good   By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, May 1, 2018 – Sadhguru, an Indian yogi, mystic, visionary, best-selling author with millions of followers around the globe delivered an inspiring talk, ‘Ambition to Vision’, motivating an attentive audience on Capitol Hill to seek the greater good. …

By Jennie L. Ilustre May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time for celebration! Across the country, festivals will showcase a rich, diverse culture. Programs will honor Asian American achievers who contribute to the nation’s progress. This year is different, however.  Advocacy organizations are sounding an urgent call to show a united front on Asian American concerns. They have …

  Festival Date: May 19-20, 2018 Rain Date: June 16-17, 2018 Festival Location: Thompsons Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave NW Washington, DC 20037 (202) 333-9543 The Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival, now celebrating it’s 17th year, is a two day festival held along the Potomac River complete with cultural exhibitions, craft demonstrations, and of course… dragon boat racing. The event is sponsored …

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join Mayor Bowser for an exciting night featuring cultural performances by renowned AAPI artists, an awards ceremony, and more! Date: Monday, May 7, 2018 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Location: Lincoln Theater (1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009) Closest metro: U Street Station (green/yellow line) The event is open to the public. Admission is free, …

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Jewels of Asia’ Chamber Awards Gala will be held on May 10th, 2018 from 5:30p.m.-10:00p.m. at the Westwood Country Club to recognize individuals, small businesses, corporations, and non-profits that have made a significant impact, and contribution to the greater Northern Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia communities and the global communities. The event will feature …

The FAPAC 33rd National Leadership Training Program will be at the Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, Virginia 22204 from May 14, 2018 – May 17, 2018. We will have educational workshops, informative plenaries, and programs for students and veterans. It is a transformative experience for attendees. If you have attended before, we want to welcome you back and share some exciting …

Collaborative multimedia work is a powerful reflection on tradition and transition Washington, DC – The Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet returns to D.C. on April 19, 2018 with long–time collaborator Wu Man to perform their major collaborative work, A Chinese Home, at Lisner Auditorium, presented by Washington Performing Arts. The program was conceived by pipa virtuoso Wu Man, Kronos’ Artistic Director David …

SEATTLE –The Robert Chinn Foundation announced today the 2018 class of inductees to the Asian Hall of Fame. The four new inductees include: Kourtney Kang, writer and producer of TV’s Fresh Off the Boat and How I Met Your Mother; Kevin Kwan, best-selling author of Crazy Rich Asians; Melissa Lee, host of Fast Money on CNBC; and Roy Yamaguchi, Chef/Founder of Roy’s, …

A rare and exhilarating experience of traditional Chinese culture, courtesy of some of China’s most celebrated artists, March 16 at GW Lisner Auditorium Washington, D.C. – One of the world’s foremost masters of the pipa (a Chinese lute), Wu Man takes the stage with China’s Huayin Shadow Puppet Band for a brand-new touring program at GW Lisner Auditorium on Friday, …

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Conference will take place March 22-25, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Join over 3,300 attendees at the Marriott Wardman Park hotel, where the conference will offer 450 panel sessions, a Book Exhibition of 90 exhibitors from major publishing houses, Film Expo, receptions, professional networking opportunities, and more. The AAS is the largest Asian Studies …

Singers Rabbi Shergill, Gurmeet Bawa, Jasbir Jassi, director Imtiaz Ali, headline fifth annual Punjabi festival   By Geeta Goindi   New Delhi, February 14, 2018 — The resplendent art, culture and handicrafts of Punjab thrived at the fifth annual ‘Mela Phulkari’ drawing high-ranking government officials, exceptionally gifted artistes and a discerning audience to the lush and sprawling grounds of the …

Twenty-three US lawmakers and three envoys address attendees in Senate office building By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, November 9, 2017 – Some two dozen US lawmakers, joined by three ambassadors, graced the fourth Diwali celebration in the historic Kennedy Caucus Room of the US Senate. Looking on were about 400 guests, mostly members of the Indian-American community and some Congressional …

Month-long Suite of Performances Led by Kennedy Center Artistic Partners Highlights Range and Versatility of Space Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Hip Hop Culture Q-Tip Kicks Off the Inaugural Hip Hop Season Alongside Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran in a One-Night-Only Collaboration, October 6 Artwork and Performances Pay Tribute to Japan Design Highlights Include Commissioned Work by Artist Dale …

Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m. Featuring Instrument Petting Zoo Sunday, from 2-2:30 p.m. The National Philharmonic’s 2017-2018 season at The Music Center at Strathmore commences with star-studded performances by some of today’s most famous classical musicians. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m., will feature the famous former child prodigy …

20-foot idol of Lord Ganesha, 1,000-pound Laddoo, fireworks among highlights of festival By Geeta Goindi Lorton, Virginia, August 25, 2017 – In one of the largest festivals of its kind in the national capital region, the Hindu god of beginnings, Ganesha, is at the heart and center of celebrations at the Workhouse Arts Center in the Washington area. The event …

SALDEF’s SikhLEAD class of 2017 raises 10,000 dollars, packages 500 meals for the needy By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, July 25, 2017 – The fourth annual Langar on Capitol Hill was co-sponsored by Indian-American lawmakers, Senator Kamala Harris and Congressman Ami Bera, both Democrats of California, and drew over 200 attendees on a Monday evening.  The event was held ahead …

Senator Harris credits her Indian grandmother and mother for being her role models at NDI event By Geeta Goindi Washington, DC, May 5, 2017 – Senator Kamala Harris, the first ever Indian-American elected to the upper chamber of Congress, delivered the keynote address at the 2017 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon held in the nation’s capital to inspire the next generation …

By Floyd Mori The recently completed 11th Annual New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC) held at New York University presented a documentary film by Brett Kodama. The short film titled One-Two-One-Seven features Brett’s grandmother, Sharon Shizuko Okazaki Kodama. She tells the story of what happened to her family after the start of World War II. The documentary is …