FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Minneapolis, May 4th) May marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month. On the first Saturday of May 2023, the 4th annual May Forum will kick-start its first
in-person celebration at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with livestream via zoom. This event
will showcase the best of Asian Culture, promote civic involvement, and highlight the
achievement and contributions of Asian Americans in various fields. Minnesota Governor Tim
Walz will attend this celebration event and deliver remarks.
The event will feature panel discussions with prominent Asian community members from
different fields, sharing their personal stories and professional experiences on how Asian
Americans could improve Asian Americans’ participation and representation in local
communities, governments, and the democratic process. Four sessions will be included in the
May Forum 2023:
- Engagement: civic engagement – challenges and opportunities for Asian Americans
- Heritage: sharing Asian American arts and cultures with friends and neighbors within
communities - Creation and innovation: AAPI-led entrepreneurship within big corporations
- Youth and future: flourishing as second-generation AAPI Americans
This celebratory event is free and open to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or religion. It
will take place at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Reception Hall) on May 6th, 10am-12pm.
Registration is required at https://mayforum.org/.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has provided generous support for the May Forum 2023.
MIA has a large collection of Asian historical and artistic artifacts in the US. This year, from
March 4, 2023 – May 21, 2023, MIA features a special exhibition, Eternal Offerings: Chinese
Ritual Bronzes, designed by Oscar-winning Artistic Director Tim Yip.
For more information, please visit the May Forum website at https://mayforum.org/ or contact
Donglin Liang at [email protected]
About The May Forum
The May Forum is organized by a group of Chinese American volunteers who have been
working on promoting Asian Culture Heritage and Community involvement in the Twin Cities
since 2020.
