Asian Heritage Month: Art, Food & Fun

5228 Monroe Street,Toledo OH 43623

22 May, 2021

Description

Art, Food & Fun in conjunction with Asian Heritage Month In the response to the hate crimes and discrimination towards Asians in communities across the United States, we aim to strengthen our neighborhoods and community through the appreciation of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity to encourage an inclusive and peaceful society. Women of Toledo, with the support of the HerHub team and members, will be presenting an IN-PERSON event, ‘Art, Food & Fun’: A showcase of various local Asian women-owned businesses and restaurants in celebration of Asian Heritage Month (AHM). Open to all, this AHM event will offer family-friendly activities including: • Chinese calligraphy • The Japanese art of paper folding - origami • Henna artists • Karaoke • Martial art demo more Partnering with the University of Toledo’s Center for International Studies and Programs, the American Language Institute, the Confucius Institute, and various local Asian organizations, we will raise awareness of the vital role that Asian Americans have played in building a strong and successful community and nation. To adhere to COVID-19 guidelines, masks will be required. There is a limit of 40 guests for each of the three 90-minute timeslots: 1 pm to 2:30 pm; 3 pm to 4:30 pm; and 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Therefore, pre-registration is required. Admision allows access to a 90-minute timeslot includes food, activities, and an opportunity to learn about and support female entrepreneurs within the HerHub network! Through celebrations like this one, HerHub prides itself on showcasing the diversity of our membership and continues to elevate, highlight, and celebrate minority businesses, while decreasing the network gap that exists for women of color entrepreneurs!