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Mineta San José International Airport
Welcomes "Heading East" Traveling Exhibit
San José, CA - Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
(SJC) is now serving as the temporary home to "Heading East",
a photographic exhibit commemorating 150 years of Asian Pacific American
history in California. The exhibit, consisting of 16 pieces, is displayed
at the south end of Terminal C, along the windows en route to the baggage
claim carousels. Heading East is scheduled for a 3-month stay at SJC.
This exhibit was made possible through the California Asian Pacific American
Experience - Silicon Valley, a non-profit group formed by Co-Chairmen
Congressman Mike Honda (D - San Jose), and Asian Week columnist Gerrye
Wong, to promote education of the contributions of Asian Americans to
California's history.
The approach of the exhibit is to expound upon the cherished values of
democracy, freedom, and economic opportunity as seen through the eyes
of Asian Pacific communities. The fundamental ideas suggested by each
theme are evoked by discovering the words for these ideas from three sacred
documents governing California: the Declaration of Independence, the U.
S. Constitution, and the California Constitution. Thus Asian Pacific people
are placed in the context of and in relationship to the shaping of California's
150 years of statehood.
Since the exhibit's creation four years ago, Congressman Honda and Wong
have worked with numerous organizations throughout northern California
to place "Heading East" in well-traveled, highly visible venues
to help educate the public about the rich history and culture of Asian
Pacific Americans in California.
The Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport is owned and
operated by the City of San José, and last year served 13.1 million
passengers. It is hoped that the many travelers passing through San Jose
will enjoy this rich cultural visual exhibit.
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