Schedule

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6:30 p.m. Registration
7 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Talk
8 p.m. Q&A

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2025 with our calendar of live events, recommendations, and on-demand content!

31 Ways to Celebrate: See the Calendar

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Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the rich history and evolution of Houston’s Chinatown and Asiatown. Held at the Shanghai Restaurant in Houston's iconic Diho Square in Asiatown, this special event brings together food, history, and community in an intimate setting. 

Presented in partnership with the Southwest Management District and the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce, the evening features a thoughtfully curated menu by Chef Ray Ng of Shanghai Restaurant, showcasing the flavors of Asian cuisine in Houston. Dr. Melody Li of the University of Houston will take guests on a journey through time with an engaging presentation on the history of Houston’s Old Chinatown. Through rare photos and compelling stories, she will highlight the transformation of Houston’s Asian communities from their early roots downtown to the vibrant Asiatown that exists today. 

This event is an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and cultural heritage of Houston’s Asian American communities while enjoying an intimate dining experience in the heart of Asiatown.  

Education and Outreach programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by AARP, American First National Bank, The Freeman Foundation, Hugesen Polymers, Johanna and Bill Stewart, and Truist Foundation. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, and Inc., Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by the Susan Vaughan Foundation. Free Thursday exhibition admission presented by the Nyquist Family. Additional support is provided by Cathay Bank Foundation, George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, and the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming and exhibitions to Asia Society Texas.

Presenting Partners

About APAH Month at Asia Society Texas

Beginning in 2021, Asia Society Texas has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Houston community and beyond through a curated calendar of events for 31 ways to celebrate over the 31 days of May. Spotlighting the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans, the calendar highlights the month's key Asia Society programming, providing a platform to showcase local artists, performers, educators, and leaders who contribute to the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Houston while also featuring staff recommendations for our favorite music, books, movies, and more by Asian and Asian American creatives.

At Asia Society Texas, APAH Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Asians and Asian Americans and to uplift their stories to a broader audience as part of our goal to inspire our larger community to better understand one another through culture, conversation, and connection. For information about sponsoring APAH Month and other projects like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.

Presenting Sponsor of APAH Month at Asia Society Texas

Sponsors of APAH Month
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APAH Month 2025 Calendar

Digital Calendar Interactive/Printable PDF

Past APAH Month Calendars

2024: Highlights | Details
2023: Highlights | Details
2022: Highlights | Details
2021: Details

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.