APCC’s 28th Annual Polynesian Luau Returns. Celebrate the return of one of Tacoma’s most anticipated cultural events! After a brief hiatus, Asia Pacific Cultural Center proudly presents the 28th Annual Polynesian Luau, now hosted in our beautiful new facility. This year promises an elevated experience filled with vibrant performances, authentic cuisine, and … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents a Polynesian Luau & Fundraiser
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Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents Samoa Cultural Days
Samoa Cultural Days 2026: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Heritage. 16th Annual Samoa Cultural Days, happening July 23–25, 2026. This highly anticipated annual celebration continues a long-standing tradition of honoring the vibrant culture, history, and spirit of the Samoan people and the broader Pacific Islander community. Each … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents Samoa Cultural Days
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia
Music and the smell of food from the parking lot, two live stages, learning about a new culture, and being surrounded by families just like yours coming together for the new year — this is exactly what to expect on February 28, 2026 at the Tacoma Dome, thanks to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Each year since 1997, there has been a different host country either from … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia
From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Presents a Series of Multi-Faceted Experiences The simple act of making dumplings creates the foundation for a transformational series of events through the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Yixuan Pan, Associate Professor at the University of Washington and artist, is orchestrating these community-building experiences. They are being designed to … [Read more...] about From Scratch: Tasting the Tenderness in Food
APCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary
It was 1996 and Patsy Suh O’Connell was searching for a way to honor her recently deceased father. She decided to create a nonprofit that honored his Korean heritage. She brought together a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans from Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and through their vision, Asia Pacific Cultural Center was formed. APCC, … [Read more...] about APCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary