What a glorious morning for Lexington! Thanks to all 500+runners/walkers and 100+volunteers, the first AAPI 5K in Lexington on May 30th was a blast and more! We run/walk for unity, solidarity and belonging. Our diversity is our strength, and we are stronger together!

Here is a AAPI 5k 2022 Aerial Movie (2′:10”) by Kevin Xu.

Please visit our galleries for more photos.

回顾文章：纪录片放映与电影制作人讨论《远东深南》取得巨大成功。我们由衷感谢观众的积极观看和热情参与!
亚太裔美国人的故事也是美国故事。我们需要讲完整的故事，让后代，不仅是亚太裔后代，而且是美国所有族裔的后代，都了解完整的美国历史。学习完整的美国历史是增进族裔之间的互相了解, 消除隔亥和矛盾的开始。

请点击阅读 “公众号” 了解更多信息

千里之行，始于足下。请在5/30 参加 AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk，一起奔跑或健走。在庆祝亚太裔传统月的同时，享受一家大小参与社区活动的快乐时光！报名链接：https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington

请点击阅读 “公众号” 了解更多有关 AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk 的信息

让我们以美食为纽带，回归生活的本质，与美食专家畅谈饮食里承载的文化意义，一起庆祝五月亚太裔传统月！欢迎加入莱镇图书馆、莱镇华协(CAAL)、莱镇亚太裔青年团队、以及美食专家，共同讨论美食和文化之间的关联。来自不同族裔，并拥有独特经历的的美食专家们将回忆各自喜爱的美味佳肴，谈论美食背后的故事和文化。他们将与我们分享一道钟爱的菜肴是如何能慰籍心灵、连接你我，以及如何找寻身份和获得身份认同感的。
美食专家嘉宾：Helen Chen, Debra Samuels, and Shailini Sisodia.
讲座时间：周二，5月24日，晚上七点至八点 
注册链接：https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-connection-between-food-culture-and-identity/

请点击阅读 “公众号” 欣赏阅读原文

请点击阅读 How Joyce Chen changed America’s perceptions of Chinese food

Amazing dancing at the reception on May 18 for the “Asians in Lexington: One Village One Dream Photography Exhibition”. If you have not seen the incredible photos and artwork, head over to Cary Library to check it out!

Let’s celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! Join Cary Library, Lexington AAPI Heritage Celebration Youth Team, CAAL, and our panel of food experts for a conversation about the relationship between food and culture. Our panelists will talk about the memories and cultural significance associated with their favorite dish. They’ll share their perspectives on how a love of one’s cuisine can provide comfort, connection, and a sense of identity.

Panel of Food Experts: Helen Chen, Debra Samuels, and Shailini Sisodia.

Register for a ZOOM link at carylibrary.org or https://carylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/…/virtual…/

This event is organized by Lexington AAPI Heritage Celebration Youth Team, Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL), and Cary Library; Funded by Community Endowment of Lexington, Mass Cultural Council, and Civic Leadership Academy; Co-sponsored by Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL), Japanese Support Group of Lexington (JPLex), and Korean Organization of Lexington (KOLex).

In Lexington, we all belong, and there is no place in our community for hate.

如果大家Memorial Day不出行，请报名参加Lexington AAPI 5K Run /Walk，一家人乐融融地参与莱镇社区的活动，跑走都可以。这是庆祝五月亚太裔 AAPI 传统月系列活动的亮点，也是我们自己组织举办的第一次5K 活动.  周一我们将安排送印Customized Bib, 周一前报名可以印上你名字，首届5K纪念bib 极具有仪式感.  还有我们定制的专业跑步Tshirt只提供前面的报名者，赶紧行动报名吧！ 大部份跑团都已有自己Team, 报名时加入自己的团队就好. Lexington 可加入Hey Runners，或者组建自己的Family Team. 我们特意设立了Team Award 和 Family Award.  和亲朋好友、孩子们一起挥汗奔跑或走在百年历史古镇的赛道上，赛后品尝来自AAPI 各国的美食，并享受全场由Abbott‘s 提供的免费冰激凌，大家一起来度过一个有意义同欢乐的Memorial Day！ 

请阅读我的5K故事

On the Memorial day (5/30/22) 10:30a,  AAPI 5K Run n Walk  will be held in Lexington (LHS). The event is organized by CAAL and many local organizations to celebrate the May AAPI Heritage Month.  It will be a fun family-friendly event, with ice cream and tastes of AAPI food.
If you are around, you are encouraged to join and support, register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington

What a great rally! Thanks everyone for joining us on May 15 to celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth and to advance Unity, Solidarity and Belonging.

有这样一群对计算机科学充满热情的初高中学生，他们以通过开发创新型计算机科学项目来加强社区的联系为使命，用自己学习到的技能积极服务社区。他们就是莱镇青少年计算机小组 （华协Youth Program），一个强调协作、坚持、奉献和善良的团队。

请点击阅读 “公众号” 了解更多有关莱镇青少年计算机小组的信息