BECU's Employee Resource Groups Celebrate ANHPI Heritage Month Through Cultural Food and Community Experience

Company: BECU

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This month, our Employee Resource Groups kicked off our celebration of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at BECU with an experience centered around culture, connection, and community through food.

We had the privilege of welcoming Chef Christina Arokiasamy - Clark , founder of Culture Generation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping preserve and uplift immigrant owned restaurants and markets that are often overlooked, while creating pathways for greater visibility and economic sustainability.

Chef Christina took participants on an incredible journey through Asian culture through food, creating an immersive and interactive experience across four stations: • Southeast Asia • East Asia • South Central Asia • Pacific Islands

Employees had the opportunity not only to learn about the rich traditions and stories behind the dishes, but also to participate in preparing and experiencing them firsthand.

The event was a powerful reminder that food has a unique ability to bring people together, spark curiosity, and deepen understanding across cultures. It was a fantastic start to our ANHPI Heritage Month celebration and a reflection of the importance of creating spaces where employees can learn, connect, and celebrate the richness of our communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this experience to life. Looking forward to continuing the celebration throughout the month.

To learn more about the incredible work Culture Generation is doing to support immigrant owned food businesses and preserve cultural storytelling through food, check out the link below:

www.culturegeneration.org

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Communities

  • Asian & Pacific Islander

Observances

  • AAPI Heritage Month

Formats

  • Cooking Class & Demo
  • Workshops
  • Cultural Celebration

Goals

  • Connect

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