Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Santa Rosa

Visit Santa Rosa had the pleasure of collaborating with freelance writer Jean Chen Smith earlier this year, giving her the opportunity to discover the unique charm and vibrant culture of our city. Jean, a seasoned travel and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared in USA Today, Travel + Leisure, and more, included Santa Rosa’s own Matsuri! Japanese Arts Festival in her roundup of top Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month events across the nation.

This free, family-friendly event brings the community together to experience the beauty of Japanese culture through traditional drumming, folk dancing, martial arts demonstrations, and hands-on activities like origami. As shared in the article, the festival “showcases a wide variety of authentic and traditional Japanese arts and culture forms” and reflects the vibrant diversity of Santa Rosa.

We invite you to read more and discover other inspiring ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in the full AARP article written by Jean Chen Smith here.