About this Event
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to the United States.
AAPIs have contributed significantly to American society. Honoring the unique experiences, traditions, and cultures of AAPIs provides an opportunity to alleviate the anti-Asian sentiment and demonstrate unity, solidarity, and allyship. Therefore, we are advocating for making Lunar New Year an official holiday. Lunar New Year is celebrated by over 1.5 billion people around the world, including many AAPI communities here in the United States. Making Lunar New Year an official holiday is a step towards accepting Asian Americans as an integral part of the society, promoting inclusion and recognition of AAPI culture and traditions, and fostering understanding and respect.
Join us in advocating for Lunar New Year to be recognized as an official holiday in Massachusetts, the birthplace of the American spirit. Let us celebrate the diversity and unity of AAPI communities, advocate for social justice, and appreciate the richness of AAPI culture.
Event Details:
Date: May 20, 2023
(1) Boston Marathon Route Relay Race
8:00-12:00 Boston Marathon route relay race with the theme of celebrating AAPI — making the Lunar New Year an official holiday.
How to participate in the relay race: contact co-hosting running clubs from:
#01: Hey Runners Club
#02: Niumanman Running Club
#03: Central Mass Chinese Runners Association
#04: Xiliang Running Club
#05: Woniu Running Club
#06: Andover Running Club
#07: Biao Running Club
#08: Borun Running Club
#09: CFN Running Club
#10: BCAA Running Club
Here are the addresses of the water stops along the relay route:
Hopkinton Starting Point: 6 Hayden Rowe Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Framingham water stop #1: 417 Waverly Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Wellesley water stop #2: 74 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Newton water stop #3: 1701 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
Brookline water stop #4: 1353 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Boston Common Ending Point: 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
If you like to run the last 2+ miles, (from Brookline to Boston commons), please use the link below to sign up:
https://forms.gle/xJceF3nuNnxSCXst7
(2) Boston Common AAPI Heritage Month Festival
10:45-14:15 Boston Common AAPI Heritage Month Festival, co-hosted with Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity, Inc (CARE) and the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation (ACF), and other Asian American and Pacific Islander community organizations.
How to participate at Boston Common to celebrate life in an inclusive society:
10:45 Cultural performances at Parkman Bandstand
12:00 Pick up spectator kits at Boylston Street & Charles Street. Join the relay race runners for the final mile walk around Boston Common.
12:45 Invited speeches and cultural performances at Parkman Bandstand
14:15 Open mic speech
If you like to volunteer or help, please use the link below to sign up:
https://forms.gle/EwN88jv3QbxKQzuj6
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street, Boston, United States
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