The Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival, held May 4 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, once again dazzled eventgoers while sharing colorful cultures and traditions. Hosted by the Sandia Asian Leadership and Outreach Committee, the event drew hundreds of spectators from Sandia and the local community.

In addition to morning and afternoon live performances, the festival featured exhibits of regional origami, calligraphy and artwork, and within the museum itself, while wafts of delectable dishes from the Far East floated through the event. Sponsors included Talin Market, Kairos Power and New Mexico Operations/Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies LLC.