Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ecards

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free ecard.

Send a free greeting during May, and recognize the rich culture and history of these diverse communities.

Did you know that the observance began as a week instead of a month?

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week was established in 1978 by the United States Congress.

In 1992, it was broadened to a whole month.

Why is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrated in May? It recognizes the first immigration of Japanese Americans, which occurred on May 7, 1843.

Also, the transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. The month honors the Chinese Americans who worked on that endeavor.

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Shaka hand sign illustration. Text: In a gentle way, you can shake the world. Mahatma Gandhi.
Tropical foliage illustrations. Text: Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Illustration of sunset over waves. Text: Celebrating diversity, resilience, and heritage. Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month
Circular swirl pattern. Text: Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Lantern illustration. Text: Lighting the way to honor AAPI heritage. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Leaves Ecard
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Cherry Blossoms Ecard
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month ecard
Hibiscus illustration. Text: Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
This month honors Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage.

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