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Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated. And for four years now, Sacramento has celebrated with a culture-rich night market within view of the state’s Capitol.
AAPI Heritage Month first began as a weeklong recognition in 1978, but the observance was expanded to a month in 1990, according to AsianPacificHeritage.gov.
The fourth annual AAPI Night Market took over Capitol Mall on a scorching Friday. Despite the Sacramento heat, people gathered to enjoy food, performances and shopping from over 50 vendors, all while celebrating the rich diversity of Sacramento’s AAPI community.
Organized by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce, the event featured live music from Soosh, DJ Lex and performing artists Aaron Le and Thuy, while featuring a variety of food, drinks and entertainment.