SALTAF 2009: South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival

SALTAF 2009 features Kamila Shamsie and her work, 'Burnt Shadows,' as well as Daniyal Mueenuddin and his 'In Other Rooms, Other Wonders.'

Mark your calendars now, because you are not going to want to miss a single minute of SALTAF this fall!

SALTAF 2009 marks the sixth year that the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program joins forces with the Washington, DC, chapter of the Network of South Asian Professionals (NetSAP-DC) to bring you another unforgettable event.

Our first two guests are Kamila Shamsie and Daniyal Mueenuddin with Burnt Shadows and In Other Rooms, Other Wonders, respectively.

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Traveling exhbition

Singgalot exhibition now in Seattle

Singgalot: Ties that Bind, Filipinos in America: From Colonial Subjects to Citizens, One Hundred Years of Filipino Presence in America makes its stop in Seattle, Washington, where it will be on display in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library at the University of Washington from May 16 until July 26, 2009.

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Upcoming Event (October)

The Chinese Communities of Panama

Join the Smithsonian Latino Center and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program for an evening lecture and discussion exploring the legacy of Chinese immigration to the Americas with Lok Siu, anthropology professor at New York University.

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APA welcome video finished Welcome to Smithsonian

Part of the "Welcome to Smithsonian" video series, this short video explores the APA heritage within the Smithsonian Institution.

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New curriculum available Vietamese American Curriculum

The Vietnamese American Curriculum is now available for download. The curriculum is appropriate for grades 6 through 9 and complements the Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon exhibition.

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