Join us for our second annual celebration

Saturday, May 20, 2023 on Summit's Village Green

The City of Summit is announcing the second annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month event will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The free event will take place from 3PM to 7PM on the Village Green, located at 356 Broad Street. All citizens are invited to attend to celebrate and learn about AAPI culture. 

The entertainment stage will feature performances from groups in different Asian communities - details TBA. See below for last years schedule.

The event will also include a Holi celebration and a ceremony to honor accomplishments of the AAPI community. 

Several community organizations will set up displays highlighting different aspects of AAPI culture to become involved please email David Guida at dguidajr@cityofsummit.org. 

• These organization will provide heritage showcases, outdoor games, and other activities. 

2022 Schedule of Events - 2023 Schedule to be announced late April 2022! 

• 3:00 PM - Event Kick Off

• 3:00 PM - Hawaiian Luau Performance

• 3:30 PM - Bollywood Performance from the Summit YMCA

• 4:00 PM - Kung Fu

• 4:10 PM - Chinese Jazz Dance

• 4:15 PM - Peking Opera

• 4:25 PM - Qi Pao Zumba

• 4:45 PM - Fashion Show

• 5:00 PM - Ceremony and Keynote Speaker Ronald Chen with Remarks by Mayor Nora Radest

• 5:30 PM - Indian Dance Group

• 5:50 PM - Bhangra Performance

• 6:20 PM - Korean Drum and Dance

• 6:50 PM - Holi Celebration

Tables/Activities

• Art Displays
• Summit Free Public Library
• Murray Hill Chinese School
• Dragon Boat Culture
• Zong Zi
• Calligraphy
• Crafts
• Lion Dance Demo
• Taste of China
• Zodiac Game Display
• Kneading Chinese Clay
• Circle throwing
• Tug of Wat
• Badminton
• Japanese Origami and Storytelling 

If you would like to set up a display, please contact David Guida at dguidajr@cityofsummit.org.

Food Vendors

• Sushi Hana
• Neelam
• Krazy Chef
• Moon Tea Creperie
• Mrs. Duck