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In celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Asian Health & Wellness Cultural Festival
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a festival for all ages at the library. Asian cultures emphasize mind, body, and spirit, often incorporating traditional medicine with experts in the field. The festival features Acupuncture and herbal medicine, interactive demonstrations of Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi with swords, Kendo Karate, Qi Gong, Yoga, and Asian food demonstration, and dance performances from Spokane Chinese Dancers, Filipino American Dancers, Indian Youth Club of Spokane and SWK K-Pop Dance Team.
Featured Guests
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Master Rho Zaragoza
He has been a Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine since 2000, worked previously as a Registered Nurse since 1989.
After being frustrated with the limitations of healing patients with traditional medicine while working as a registered nurse, he believes that Acupuncture and herbal medicine more appropriately address the root of the issue.
He Specializes in natural healing methods to improve energy flow, relieve pain, and support overall health.
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Meghan Matulis
After personally experiencing positive results as an acupuncture patient, I decided to pursue a career as an Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Practitioner. This profession has allowed me to work towards addressing the root of complex conditions using acupuncture & Chinese herbs, rather than focusing on the symptoms alone.
My healing passion lies in using Eastern Medicine to treat female reproductive health conditions, and my experience as an acupuncturist and Licensed Massage Therapist have given me a unique perspective in treating a diverse array of pain management conditions.
I am passionate about working with obstetric and gynecological concerns, including acupuncture during pregnancy, perinatal care, acupuncture and Chinese herbs for periods, PMS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), menopause & hormonal regulation. Additionally, I have a special interest in providing exemplary care to people throughout their fertility journey, for patients seeking support while trying to become pregnant and continuing their care through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum.
Dragon 369 Qi Gong Energy Healing for Health & Vitality
Lisa Ma
An intuitive energy healer who activates Dragon 369 Qi Gong Energy Healing to release stress & tension in the physical, emotional and mental body naturally. She created this qigong breathwork vibrational shift method for somatic release to strengthen mind, body, heart & spirit connection. Lisa is a wayshower and guides individuals techniques to activate universal life force energy for self-healing.
Eclipse Yoga
Scott Heyamato
Started practicing yoga 12 years ago as a form of stress relief and a way to be in a quiet room to reflect and grow to be a better person. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion due to the relationships that he formed within the yoga community. Scott has attended multiple Baptiste Institute trainings including Level One, Art of Assisting, and Being of Power. Through the practice of Baptiste yoga, meditation and self-inquiry, Scott became more mindful in how he showed up empowered in his life and how he showed up for others.
Lilac Kendo Karate
Lilac City Kendo Club
A non-profit organization located in Spokane, Washington that is dedicated to the teaching of the Japanese martial art of kendo. Established in November 2024, we are affiliated with the Pacific Northwest Kendo Federation (PNKF), under the All US Kendo Federation (AUSKF), which is the US national federation under the International Kendo Federation (FIK).
Sword Tai Chi
Filipino American Dance Troupe
Spokane Chinese Dancers
Spokane Chinese Dancers
Filipino American Dance Troupe
Spokane Chinese Dancers
A non-profit organization that connects and unites people of Chinese heritage in the Greater Spokane area with the purpose of fostering stronger community connections and pursuing a more enriched quality of life.
Filipino American Dance Troupe
Filipino American Dance Troupe
Filipino American Dance Troupe
A non-profit organization that connects community and offer lasting changes that would positively impact Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture, and Social Services for everyone in the community .
Indian Youth Club of Spokane
Filipino American Dance Troupe
A group organized voluntarily by community members and parents to enable kids to celebrate their culture, have disciplined fun with their peers while learning communication skills, engaging in community service and building confidence.
KPOP Spokane Women Fighter
KPOP Spokane Women Fighter
Thank you to our community partners
Spokane Valley Library
Chas Health
A kitchen Prep
Commercial Kitchen Rentals 1014 N Pines #120
Tel 509 868 7710
PF Chang
Downtown Spokane
Costco
Spokane Valley
Foot and Ankle clinic of Spokane
Spokane Valley / Hayden ID Tel 509 928 8181
Lins Relax Station
Valley Mall
Tel 509 5527776
Espie’s Kitchen
Filipino Food Spokane Valley
Facebook @espies kitchen LLC
Tel 503-9272194
B & T Hair Salon
2827 N Monroe
Tel 509 327 1000
Harumi Norasakkunkit
Sophia Sibulo /Winston Sibulo
DJing Needs
Tel 509 319 7396
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPANTS
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Event Schedule
MAY 3, 2025 - ASIAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Enjoy yoga, tai chi, karate, and qigong demos, cultural performances, raffles, and a roundtable on East vs. West medicine.
Fun, free, and family-friendly!
22 N Herald Rd, Spokane Valley
JUNE 21, 2025 - TASTE OF ASIA
Experience the Rich Cultures of Asia!
Join us at TASTE OF ASIA – Celebrate Community! A festival filled with delicious food, live performances, and wellness activities to bring the community together.
JUNE 21, 2025- FILIPINO AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL
Celebrate Filipino culture, heritage, and community at the Filipino-American Friendship Day Festival!
Mission Statement of aanhpi
Our Mission
The Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights, interests, and well-being of AANHPI communities in the United States. The Coalition works to build a just society where all AANHPIs have the opportunity to thrive.
Values
- Equity: We believe that all AANHPIs deserve equal access to opportunity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
- Inclusion: We believe that AANHPIs must be included in all aspects of society, including in decision-making processes and in the media.
- Empowerment: We believe that AANHPIs must be empowered to advocate for themselves and their communities.
- Collaboration: We believe that AANHPIs must work together to achieve our common goals.
Goals
- To improve the economic well-being of AANHPIs
- To increase access to healthcare, education, and other essential services for AANHPIs
- To promote the cultural and linguistic identities of AANHPIs
- To combat discrimination against AANHPIs
- To build a strong and unified AANHPI community
