Kathak, one of the eight major forms of Indian dance, will be performed by the Srijan Dance Center and The Kathak Ensemble & Friends, showcasing the rhythmic structure, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling characteristic of this North Indian classical dance. The dance performance will be accompanied by tabla drummer, Dibyarka Chatterjee, and Hindustani music to create the trademark Kathak rhythms.

Mixed Asian Media created this day alongside Leviathan Lab to celebrate what it means to be mixed Asian. We aim to bring together an inclusive community that truly embraces the diversity of Asian Pacifica identities, including those of Asian adoptees. Every individual brings a unique perspective that enriches our collective narrative. Whether you're mixed, an Asian adoptee, or an ally who values and supports inclusivity, your presence is a valued thread in this diverse tapestry.

The tea culture of Chanoyu, originating in China and transformed in Japan, is a highly ritualized art form steeped in Zen, performance, meditation, hospitality, and aesthetic philosophy, resulting in a complex cultural brew. Certified tea instructions, Seizankai, will present Chanoyu demonstrations at the Seattle Art Museum on the second Saturday of every month from 3–4 pm and the third Saturday of every month from 2–3 pm. No demonstrations are held in August, Dece

In Chinese Characters Across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese, University of Washington linguist Zev Handel explores the history of Chinese characters, unpacking the intricate linguistic processes that carried Chinese characters across millennia and miles, to its unique status today in a globalizing, modern China. Hosted by Third Place Books, this event will include a public signing and audience Q&A.

Use discount code PIFF2025_SERICA for 20% off your tickets to the film festival! Watch amazing professional films from budding directors, actors, and writers

In partnership with the Brooklyn Book Festival, the Asian American Writers' Workshop, will be hosting a roundtable of Korean/American authors, convening writers across diverse genres and subjects, including Cathy Park Hong, Ed Park, Alice Sola Kim, Gina Chung, Hannah Bae, and Jane Kim.

As part of the Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s Beginner Art Class Series, an Introduction to Jade Appreciation will provide an engaging introduction to the beauty, history, and craftsmanship of jade. This educational session will explore the history of ancient Chinese jade, as a highly-valued precious stone across millennia, and how jade is categorized and differs from other gemstones.

Join us for a compelling evening with Michael Luo, executive editor of The New Yorker and acclaimed author of Strangers in the Land: The Struggle for Belonging in America, as he explores the complex and often overlooked history of Chinese exclusion and the Asian American experience in the US.
📚 Books will be available for purchase on site. Each purchase includes a book signing with Michael Luo.
🍷 Wine and light refreshments will be served.

Join us for a timely forum to explore how the United States and China—responsible for nearly 40% of global emissions—can work together to accelerate sustainability. This program will highlight the urgency of cross-border cooperation, spotlight breakthrough innovations, and examine investment strategies that can drive the transition to net zero. Participants will engage in dialogue on actionable solutions that transcend borders and redefine what global leadership on climate looks like today.