The Coalition of Asian & Pacific Employees of Santa Monica (CAPE SM) celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at City Hall on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Although the AAPI population has played key roles in the development of our country from its earliest days, the community did not receive a dedicated time of recognition by the government until 1978 when a weeklong celebration was established. It would be another 12 years before the entire month of May was dedicated to the AAPI people. To honor the diverse and valuable contributions from our AAPI community, CAPE SM hosted events throughout the region including musical showcasings, mental and physical health events, and culinary celebrations. Global Motion, Tupua Productions and Prota Taiko performed during the celebration at City Hall.