Happy “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month”!
As a Filipino-American mom who was born and grew up in the US, it is so important to me that I pass along my Filipino heritage to my daughters. I want them to be proud of who they are and where their grandparents came from.
And I want them to always know that being an Asian American is something to always celebrate.
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I’ve put together this resource to hopefully inspire you to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month this May.
Places to Eat in Pensacola
Khon’s on Palafox – 34 S Palafox Place
Ichiban – 5555 N Davis Highway
Indian Grill – 6601 N Davis Highway
Papa Nalu Aloha Grill – 3499 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze
Pika Grill (Food Truck) – 4586 Chumuckla Highway in Pace (at Alyssa’s)
Pho Golden Palace – 7156 N Davis Highway
Ruby-Gin Filipino Restaurant – 2 N Old Corry Field Road
Sake Cafe – 4880 N 9th Avenue
Slippery Mermaid – 8779 Navarre Parkway in Navarre
Sushi Masa – 4731 Bayou Boulevard
Sut-Shi (Food Truck)
Taste of India – 810 E. Gregory Street
Tu-Do Vietnamese Restaurant – 7130 N Davis Highway
Fun Resources for Younger Kids
Books
TV Shows & Movies
Bao – Disney+
Blue’s Clues and You – Nick Jr.
Jelly, Ben & Pogo – PBS Kids
(Side Note: I might have cried a little the first time I watched “Jelly, Ben & Pogo” just because it’s the first kids show that I’ve seen highlighting a Filipino family.)
Mighty Little Bheem – Netflix
Mira, Royal Detective – Disney+
Moana – Disney+
Mulan – Disney+
Raya and the Last Dragon – Disney+
Sagwa the Chinese Siamese Cat – PBS Kids
As I was putting these resources together, I was pleased and touched to see how many AAPI resources there are for children because I didn’t have that as a kid. I’m so glad that my children get to see their heritage represented in entertainment. I hope their love for their heritage continues on for generations to come.
