By: Camille Hu
May, a month where we celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) heritage, culture, and contributions. Before volunteering the AAPI event at Seneca Valley High School, I understood this celebration mostly in theory, as something recognized on calendars and in passing conversations. However, participating in the event allowed me to experience its meaning in a more personal and impactful way. What initially seemed like a simple opportunity to help quickly became a meaningful experience that allowed me to engage more directly with the community. Instead of viewing AAPI Heritage Month as just a symbolic recognition, I began to see it as an active and living expression of identity, history, and belonging. Being present in that space exposed me to the ways culture is not only remembered, but also shared, performed, and continuously shaped by those who carry it forward.
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