{"id":97188032,"date":"2017-04-25T15:01:23","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T15:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?page_id=97188032"},"modified":"2018-07-12T16:40:40","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T16:40:40","slug":"asian-pacific-american-heritage-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian Pacific American Heritage Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.left{float:left; margin-right:10px}\n.right{float:right; margin-left:10px}.story {clear:both}<\/style>\n<p>[rev_slider alias=&#8221;Asian-pacific&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"backgroundchange\">\n<div id=\"back1\" class=\"backgroundimg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"back2\" class=\"backgroundimg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"back3\" class=\"backgroundimg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"back4\" class=\"backgroundimg\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"back5\" class=\"backgroundimg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"intro\">\n<div class=\"circle\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><i>\u201c\u2026a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step\u201d \u2013 Loazi<\/i><\/p>\n<h1>Celebrating the history and culture of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in the US.<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"spotlight\">\n<h1>Spotlight On<\/h1>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/212656312\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/212656312\">My Life in China<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user12576324\">Kenneth Eng<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Filmmaker Kenneth Eng retraces his father\u2019s escape to America from communist China in a documentary that uncovers sacrifice, loss, and the question of identity.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/chinese-american-filmmaker-finds-identity-through-fathers-immigrant-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- STORY IMAGE LEFT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GQ_engagement_mini.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">Southeast Asia<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>My Journey Growing Up &amp; Seeing the World as a Vietnamese American<\/h1>\n<p>Gerard from husband and wife travel blog GQ Trippin shares his experiences on growing up as Vietnamese American and how it affects him when he travels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/my-journey-growing-up-seeing-the-world-as-a-vietnamese-american\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE LEFT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pacificislandAPAHM.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">Pacific Islands<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>A Look at the Rich Cultural Traditions of the Pacific Islands<\/h1>\n<p>The Pacific Islands, known for their great natural beauty and friendly people, are also home to numerous rich cultures and traditions. How many of these have you heard of?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/a-look-at-the-rich-cultural-traditions-of-the-pacific-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE LEFT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/thereshegoesmini.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">East Asia<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>Farewell Korea: Saying Goodbye to a Place I Called Home for 2 Years<\/h1>\n<p>Asian American expat Samantha Elisabeth writes about her two-year gig teaching English in a small Korean town, and why leaving was harder than she thought.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/farewell-korea-saying-goodbye-to-a-place-i-called-home-for-2-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE LEFT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/pacific-art-mini.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">Pacific Islands<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>Experience Pacific Island Art and Culture at These Five US Museums<\/h1>\n<p>Seeing as its Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we&#8217;re celebrating the rich and diverse art and culture from the Pacific Islands at these venues in the US.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/experience-pacific-island-art-and-culture-at-these-five-us-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE LEFT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/streetfood.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">South Asia<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>The Stories Behind Some of Asia&#8217;s Famous Street Food<\/h1>\n<p>Street food is part of a country&#8217;s history. Here are the stories behind some classic dishes that have filled bellies and elicited smiles from millions of people.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/the-stories-behind-some-of-asias-famous-street-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE LEFT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Flavors-of-the-Pacific.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">Pacific Islands<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>The Flavors of the Pacific: 6 Distinct Dishes You Need to Sample<\/h1>\n<p>These dishes from the Pacific Islands aren\u2019t just a culinary treat, but they also tell tales of survival, history, and culture.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/the-flavors-of-the-pacific-6-distinct-dishes-you-need-to-sample\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE LEFT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/APAHMfeatured-image.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">Southeast Asia<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>How You Can Get a Taste of the Asian American Story<\/h1>\n<p>Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by visiting these cultural hotspots in major US cities&#8230;and taste some great food along the way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/how-to-get-a-taste-of-the-asian-american-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE LEFT --><br \/>\n<!-- STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"story\">\n<div class=\"image right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/hainan-airlines.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"location\">East Asia<\/div>\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\n<h1>Hainan Airlines: Bridging Distances and Different Cultures<\/h1>\n<p>Hainan Airlines works to bring communities together to celebrate the Asian American, and notably the Chinese American, experience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/hainan-airlines-bridging-distances-and-different-cultures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END OF STORY IMAGE RIGHT --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[rev_slider alias=&#8221;Asian-pacific&#8221;] \u201c\u2026a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step\u201d \u2013 Loazi Celebrating the history and culture of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in the US. 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