A celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

The Park sits in one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods, making room for immigrants.

6th and Ritner Street, Philadelphia, Pa
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SEAMAAC
1711 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-467-0690
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Preah Buddha Rangsey Temple
2400 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-336-9547

In a city known for its cheesesteaks, a bonafide sushi scene is on the rise.

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Action News' Nydia Han sat down with local community leader Harry Leong to learn more about his work with the Philadelphia Suns and improving the lives of disadvantaged youth.

The Philadelphia Suns organization seeks to build character in its members so that they can become positive influences in the team and community, as well as productive team players in their personal and professional lives. Learn more about the Philadelphia Suns here.

Meet a model with a face and body most dream of but he suffers from self-hatred brought on by bullying due to his Asian heritage.

WATCH: The Ugly Model

The Festival is lighting up historic Franklin Square with dozens of lanterns, authentic Chinese food and cultural performances.

2019 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival|Website|Click here for tickets
Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Through June 30th

Each piece he crafts is a commentary on how he says he felt as a teenager and young adult.

You can see Vanny Channal's work on Instagram @steel_n_pacific

The Philadelphia Zoo | Facebook
3400 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-243-1100
Morris Arboretum | Facebook
100 E. Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777

Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion | Facebook
8046 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA
215-335-9500