5.26.2023 CCACC Participates in the 2nd Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

After extensive preparations, the 2nd Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration took place successfully last Sunday, May 23rd. The event was organized by the Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) and the Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with the participation of multiple Asian community groups. The event attracted hundreds of attendees to the auditorium of Seneca Valley High School, featuring nearly thirty booths adorned with banners and signs, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

The organizers went above and beyond in their efforts, providing various games and services such as children's crafts, Asian Pacific cuisine, nail art, face painting, and health information displays, among others.

The program also included captivating performances from different countries, featuring participants from various ethnic backgrounds such as China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and India, spanning across different generations. The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) contributed three outstanding performances, showcasing traditional Chinese ethnic dances and martial arts demonstrations. In particular, the Evergreen Happy Dance Team performed the "Poyang Fisher's Dance," and the Evergreen Fang Hua Dance Team presented a traditional Beijing opera dance called "Plum Blossom Ode." The participants displayed passion, skillful movements, and graceful gestures, leaving a lasting impression and receiving unanimous praise.

CCACC Health Center and Community Services Center actively participated in the celebration, and CCACC expresses its gratitude to the dedicated volunteers for creating a joyous day for everyone.

(Article by CCACC Community Services Center)

 

[Attached are 5 photos with descriptions]

Group photo at the 2nd Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration.

 

CCACC Community Services Center Director, Chiao-Chiao Liu, with Montgomery County Police Chief Maxwell Uy.

 

CCACC Evergreen club volunteers - Fenzhi Shen and Zhaoyong Wu.

 

CCACC Community Services Volunteers in AAPI Heritage Month Celebration.

 

Evergreen Happy Dance Team performing the Straw Hat Dance “Poyang Fisher's Dance."

 

Evergreen Fang Hua Dance Team performing a Beijing opera dance “Plum Blossom Ode."