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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Community Corner: AAPI to Host Echoes of the East Festival May 1
May marks AAPI Heritage Month— a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander the first of the month, the City of Savannah's Asian American and Pacific Islander Task Force in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Georgia Southern University will host the Echoes of the East Gilliard, the organization's chair, sat down with WSAV's Kim Gusb in today's Community Corner to talk about the celebration and the diverse communities within the AAPI umbrella. Click the arrow in the video box above to watch our interview. Echoes of the East Festival—Celebrating the Beautiful Sounds of AAPIThursday, May 14 p.m. – 6 Southern Residential Plaza, 11935 Abercorn Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Asian American and Pacific Islander Task Force to host Echoes of the East Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The City of Savannah's Asian American and Pacific Islander Task Force (AAPI) in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Georgia Southern University will host the 'Echoes of the East Festival—Celebrating the Beautiful Sounds of AAPI Culture' on May 1. The festival will feature live music and cultural performances, food vendors and artisan merchants, as well as educational community engagement opportunities that celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. The festival is free and open to the public. Individuals and families from all backgrounds are welcome to experience the AAPI heritage event. Free parking is available. The City established the AAPI in 2021 to give voice to Savannahians of Asian and Pacific Island decent. AAPI for Savannah seeks to promote harmonious relationships among the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities by bridging all cultures in Savannah and honoring the heritage and histories through education and celebration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
