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    Asians, Pacific Islanders showcase culture, tradition

    Asians, Pacific Islanders showcase culture, tradition

    Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Vine | Petty Officer 2nd Class David SanLuis, an aviation maintenance administration with...... read more read more

    BAGHDAD, IRAQ

    05.21.2011

    Story by Spc. Charlene Apatang Mendiola 

    U.S. Forces Iraq

    BAGHDAD - The United States Forces – Iraq equal opportunity office hosted a capstone showcase for deployed service members to celebrate the culture, traditions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the Al Faw Palace, May 21.

    The United States celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans every May. This year’s theme is diversity, leadership, empowerment and beyond.

    More than 80 volunteers including service members, contractors and Department of Defense civilians participated in the 90-minute event.

    The wide array of cultural dances, chants, flags, costumes and food tastings were shared as a form of education and awareness for all who attended the showcase.

    The Asian Pacific American Heritage month designation encompasses more than 50 ethnic groups representing a vast array of languages and cultures. These groups include Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Laotian, Cambodian, Hmong, Thai, Pakistani, Samoan, Guamanian and other smaller groups within the Asia-Pacific region.

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    Date Taken: 05.21.2011
    Date Posted: 05.29.2011 06:38
    Story ID: 71278
    Location: BAGHDAD, IQ

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