The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) offers programs and services that honor the distinct artistry, business protocols, history and social practices for 47 countries and cultures. The lengthy list begins with Australia and ends with Yap, an island in the Federated States of Micronesia. All of the South Sound community is encouraged to experience the array of celebrations and … [Read more...] about APCC Bridge of Art, Culture, Education and Business for All Generations
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South Sound Day of Remembrance at the Washington State Museum
In response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal of 125,326 individuals of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast. Japanese in Tacoma were assembled at Union Station on May 17 and 18, 1942, for forced removal to government-established prison camps. To commemorate the impact of this event … [Read more...] about South Sound Day of Remembrance at the Washington State Museum
APCC: On a Mission for the Community
When Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) was formed in 1996, it was intended to fulfill a deep need as a place that brought together significant segments of minority Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. For more than two decades, APCC has taught and celebrated the cultural history, customs, arts, crafts, people and legends from their 47 represented nations. And it … [Read more...] about APCC: On a Mission for the Community