The Ontario Museum, Arts & Culture Department presents, Culture Fest: Film & Food Festival, celebrating Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Heritage Month. Culture Fest is an annual celebration of the different cultural experiences that exist within Ontario’s diverse community. This commemorative month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Dive deeper into the history of the AAPINH community of the Inland Empire and Greater Southern California through temporary installations. Build meaningful memories while you ignite your senses through an authentic exploration of culture through food and film. Throughout the evening, participate in hands-on craft workshops, enjoy curated refreshments by local culinary talents and view films short and feature length films.
We are also excited to welcome the staff of Synonym Magazine, whose publication focuses on telling immigrant stories through food. “As strangers in a new land, a taste of home can provide comfort and familiarity. Bringing those tastes together with the food at hand creates new traditions, a new heritage.” – Synonym Magazine. At Culture Fest, the Synonym Magazine team will spotlight stories and share how trade, politics, colonialism, and capitalism have changed food cultures around the world, for immigrants and countries’ natives alike. The City of Ontario is proud to celebrate our AAPINH community and are excited to present the largest event of its kind to occur in the city of Ontario.
