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Capitol hosts virtual event honoring Asian Pacific Americans

The Oregon State Capitol is hosting a virtual event April 24 to honor the history of Asian Pacific Americans. Photo taken pre-Covid. (Courtesy/Oregon State Capitol)

The Oregon State Capitol is hosting a virtual Asian and Pacific Islander Day Saturday to honor the culture, traditions and history of Asian Pacific Americans.

May is National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Local cultural organizations, dance troupes and musical groups have created video submissions that will be posted on a Facebook event page and on the Capitol’s event page starting at 10 a.m. April 24. 

-Saphara Harrell