Celebrate the voices and stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities at the DIA throughout May in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The DIA partners with AAPI community groups and professional artists to showcase a blend of traditional and contemporary dance, musical performances, art, and more. This year’s celebration and performances include Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Polynesian, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese cultures.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage American Month programs are developed in partnership with the DIA’s auxiliary group Friends of Asian & Arts Cultures and funded in part by the Freeman Foundation.

All programs are onsite and are free with general museum admission unless otherwise noted. Registration for programs in Rivera Court is highly encouraged. Capacity will be limited.

Friday, May 5 

• 7 p.m. Performance: Hmong Cultural Journey in Rivera Court 

Sunday, May 7 

• Noon – 4 p.m. Guest Artist Workshop: Sajeev Visweswaran in Art-Making Studio 

Friday, May, 12 

• 7 p.m. Performance: University of Michigan’s Gamelan Ensemble in Rivera Court 

Sunday, May 14 

• Noon – 4 p.m. Guest Artist Workshop: Louise Jones (OuiZi) in Art-Making Studio  

Friday, May 19 

• 7 p.m. Performance: Asian American Pacific Islander Celebration Show in Rivera Court 

Sunday, May 21 

• Noon – 4 p.m. Guest Artist Workshop: Katie Yamasaki in Art-Making Studio 

Saturday, May 27 

• 3 p.m. Performance: Objects at Play – Interactive Movement & Puppetry in DFT Auditorium 

Image: Noboku Yamasaki