What is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month?
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, also known as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) is an annual celebration in May that recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent recognized in the United States.
What Cultures Fall Under the AAPI Umbrella?
The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent—including East, Southeast, and South Asia—and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Why is AAPI Celebrated in May?
This month was the first month of the first Japanese people to immigrate to the United States and the Golden Spike Day. Golden Spike Day (May 10, 1869) was the date of the completion of the transcontinental railroad which was built with major contributions from Chinese workers.
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month in Delco!
The County of Delaware will co-host the annual celebration on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11am to 2pm at Naylor’s Run Park in Upper Darby.