DIA celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with virtual events

Music, films, dancing and demonstrations from more than 10 different Asian countries will create a cultural experience during the Detroit Institute of Arts celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) that begins Saturday. 

The DIA is celebrating APAHM with a series of mostly free online events and activities. In partnership with the DIA’s auxiliary group, Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures (FAAC), the program includes more than 20 events, including films, music and dance performances, puppet shows, demonstrations, panel discussions and more. It features traditions from more than 10 different Asian cultures, including Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Mongolian, Taiwanese, Thai and Vietnamese.

“If you’re interested in the experiences of others and expanding your knowledge of the world, this is a good opportunity,” said DIA Family…