Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander month at the Disneyland Resort!

Disneyland:

The Emporium on Main Street USA will have a window display in honor of Children’s Day. This Holiday is celebrated by many cultures, but the window will pay homage to the Japanese Children’s Day Celebrated yearly on May 5th. Families will display Koinobori also known as the ‘Carp Streamers’ to symbolize determination and success and ornamental Kabuto helmets represent wishes for strength and vitality. The window will also display games from other Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander that were discovered in the Victorian-era such as Sungka (Philippines), traditional Indian Chess, Mahjong (China), Konane (Hawaiian Islands and Polynesia), Nei-Pat-Ko-No (Korea), and Kendama (Japan).

Disney California Adventure:

They will have a turning red photo opportunity.

Downtown Disney District:

Musical Performances at the Downtown Disney Live! Stage: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:40 pm

• Faiva a 4-piece Polynesian Band (Mondays and Wednesday)
• The Filharmonic 5-piece filipino A cappella group which will perform HipHop, Pop and ’90’s nostalgia (Tuesday)
• Tupua’s high energy polynesian show of dadnce and drums (Thursday and Friday’s)
• Chinese Culture Splendor taking guests back in time to enjoy the beauty of Chinese dance, martial arts, lion dance and radiant costumes (Saturday’s and Sunday’s)

Wonderful Ground Gallery

Guests can meet artists Jerrod Maruyama, Joey Chou, Ann Shen, and June Kim. They will be in the gallery ready to autograph their pieces from 3 – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday May 21 and 22.

Disneyland Hotel

Trader Sam’s Tiki Bar will have Ukulele music playing nightly and on the weekends will offer complimentary Hula lessons.

Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

If you are of age you can stop by Heartsone Lounge and order a flight or a craft cocktail with Sake. For guests staying at the hotel you can learn to play the Ukulele, make a ribbon Lei or practice Martial Arts of Tai Chi. You have to reserve a spot for those activities so make sure to check in with the Front Desk.

Some food you can find all year around are:

Tropical Hideaway

• Loco Moco Bao
• Vegetable Bao
• Sweet Lumpia
• Pork Lumpia

Lamplight Lounge

• Kung Pao Bao
• Japanese Pancakes

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar and Grill

• Tonkotsu Ramen
• Poke Bowls

This is only a few items that can be found around the resort. Honestly, being Filipino I was excited when they brought Lumpia’s to Disneyland. They are one of my favorite dishes and I don’t have to make them which makes them taste that much better. What is your favorite dish?

-Dezi