AAPI Heritage Month kicks off with vibrant festivities in Dallas
Dallas celebrates diversity with AAPI Heritage Month festival featuring cultural performances, food tastings, and community building on May 10, 2025.
The city of Dallas is set to come alive with vibrant cultural celebrations as the city prepares for its third annual Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month festivities. The collaborative event between the Dallas Police Department Office of Community Affairs and AT&T Performing Arts Center promises to deliver an enriching experience that showcases the diversity and richness of Asian cultural traditions.
Cultural celebration brings the community together
The eagerly anticipated celebration will transform Sammons Park into a bustling cultural hub on May 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors can explore a dynamic mix of activities, including authentic food tastings, artistic performances, and a diverse vendor marketplace designed to engage people of all ages.
Unique culinary passport experience
A highlight of this year’s event is the innovative Culinary Passport Activity, offering attendees the chance to explore six distinct Asian cuisines. Participants will sample traditional snacks from Armenia, China, India, Korea, Thailand, and Turkey while learning about the cultural meaning behind each dish. Those who complete their culinary journey will be entered into a prize raffle.
Building community connections
Danny Young, Manager of the Office of Community Affairs at the Dallas Police Department, emphasized the event’s importance beyond celebration: “The Dallas Police Office of Community Affairs looks forward to engaging with the Asian Community, in order to strengthen relationships and reinforce our commitment to public safety within the community. This event, while fun and a celebration of AAPI heritage, is essential to building further trust and partnerships,” he said of the community.
The celebration will be held at Sammons Park. For additional information, go to the City of Dallas website. And to secure your spot in advance, visit the AT&T Performing Art Center website to RSVP.
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