THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT The Persian Heritage Society and AAPI New Jersey invite you to join us as we celebrate Nowruz (Persian New Year)! Nowruz marks the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. This 3,000-year-old celebration symbolizes renewal, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. Observed on the spring equinox and […]
Join us for a special community gathering celebrating Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr! Ramadan is a time of reflection, spiritual growth, and unity, culminating in the joyous celebration of Eid ul Fitr. This holiday marks the end of fasting, offering a moment to come together in gratitude and celebrate with family and friends. The festivities […]
Join us for a vibrant 5k race and 1-mile fun run in celebration of Holi and Songkran! Holi—the Hindu “Festival of Colors” and “Festival of Spring”—marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil as people throw colored powder at one another. During Songkran or Thai New Year, people pour water […]
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join NJPAC for a virtual discussion of transnational adoption and its effect on identity, acculturation, family ties, and more. The PSEG Social Impact film is First Person Plural, a documentary produced by Deann Borshay Liem who was adopted by a white family from an orphanage […]
Poetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honor–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Niña Mata’s first authored picture book stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of “new.” In the big city, everything feels new. School is new. The people are new. And the glares […]
Families can once again enjoy Walk + Read Montclair, a literacy-boosting initiative consisting of storybook pages lining walking paths. We will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick-off the festival with a story time from a special guest author Sylvia Chen, explore the story walk and activities to celebrate! PLEASE NOTE: We will meet at Watchung […]
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! But you can still sign up to volunteer. A Raas-Garba event is a lively, vibrant celebration associated with the Hindu festival of Navratri where men, women, and kids of all ages dance in a rhythmic manner (mostly in circles) as they clap their hands (called Garba) and use wooden sticks (called […]
Community members are invited to join us as we commemorate Diwali with a traditional lamp lighting. There will be dance performances, speeches, and a selection of light snacks to enjoy as we celebrate the festival of lights.
Join us for a special community gathering celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! Ramadan is a meaningful time of reflection, spiritual growth, and togetherness, culminating in the joyful celebration of Eid al-Fitr—the holiday that marks the end of fasting and invites us to come together in gratitude with family, friends, and community. The evening begins with […]
Join us for a vibrant 5k race and 1-mile fun run in celebration of Holi and Songkran! Holi—the Hindu “Festival of Colors” and “Festival of Spring”—marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil as people throw colored powder at one another. During Songkran or Thai New Year, people pour water on […]
Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is honored to present Our Journeys, a traveling exhibition launched in 2025. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, a pivotal moment in our Vietnamese diaspora community. 'Our Journeys' Exhibition on Display May 6 – June 6, 2026 During regular library hours Exhibition Guided Walkthroughs Full exhibit experience […]
Join us for an interactive workshop that honors intergenerational storytelling, preserves community voices, and connects participants through shared reflections. Through photo prompts participants of all backgrounds will explore ways to document family journeys. A storytelling workbook, courtesy of Quill Hawk Publishing, will be given to participants to continue documenting their family stories at home. Free […]
In 2023, we formally changed our name to AAPI New Jersey to reflect the statewide priorities and activities that this group of committed community members and advocates now supports.
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