Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida (AAHC)
We are an umbrella non-profit 501(c)3 organization comprised of many Asian American Member Organizations in Central Florida – groups ranging from social, cultural, business, religious, educational, professional, to health & fitness and diversity networks.
Our organization was established in 1980 to preserve Asian Heritage and Culture and to represent the interest of diverse Asian American ethnicities. Community leaders of ethnic associations representing various countries of Asia led by China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam came together as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Council (APAHC).
Our first major project was to celebrate the Heritage Month with the first ever Asian Festival at Lake Eola Park in the heart the City of Orlando. Over ten thousand people visited the park that day and were entertained by the cultural presentations in the amphitheater, savored the enticing aroma of ethnic food permeating the park all day, and enjoyed the arts and artifacts displayed by participating Asian nations.
In 1995, the group reorganized as the Asian American Heritage Council (AAHC) to include all 41 countries of Asia. In the last few years, over thirty five Asian American organizations have participated in the celebration of National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through the Annual Asian Cultural Festival, which is typically held in May.
Our organization was established in 1980 to preserve Asian Heritage and Culture and to represent the interest of diverse Asian American ethnicities. Community leaders of ethnic associations representing various countries of Asia led by China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam came together as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Council (APAHC).
Our first major project was to celebrate the Heritage Month with the first ever Asian Festival at Lake Eola Park in the heart the City of Orlando. Over ten thousand people visited the park that day and were entertained by the cultural presentations in the amphitheater, savored the enticing aroma of ethnic food permeating the park all day, and enjoyed the arts and artifacts displayed by participating Asian nations.
In 1995, the group reorganized as the Asian American Heritage Council (AAHC) to include all 41 countries of Asia. In the last few years, over thirty five Asian American organizations have participated in the celebration of National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through the Annual Asian Cultural Festival, which is typically held in May.
Our Mission & Goals
- To preserve the culture and heritage of Asians through informative programs.
- To advance their civic, educational, and social interests in the communities where they live and work.
- To recognize and honor community leadership that enhances the quality of life and image of Asian Americans.
- To recognize and reward Asian American students for their academic excellence and exemplary community service and leadership with our Annual Asian American Student Achiever Award Scholarships.
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