City of Providence 2024 Event Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Please join the City of Providence for an Asian Wellness Event on Saturday, May 25 in recognition of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will include a Pop-Up Storytelling Exhibit, “Origin Story: Asians in Providence,” Educational Workshops, and Cultural Performances.

Details: Saturday, May 25 at Roger Williams Park Gateway Welcome Center from 10:00am – 2:00pm with dance performances starting at 12:00pm. Please see the Dance Performances listed below for more details.

This event is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact Sil Nhongvongsouthy at snhongvongsouthy@providenceri.gov

Dance Performance Schedule (starting at 12:00pm): 

• RI Chinese Lion Dancers by RI Kung Fu Club
• Indian dancers by PADAM
• Cambodian Blessing Dance by Cambodian Society of RI
• Hmong Dancer by Hmong Rhode Island Association
• Lao Dancers by Laotian Youth Group
• Polynesian Dancers by Napua O’Polynesia dance group