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2026 Lunar New Year

The North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative have partnered with Vinterfest, Bismarck State College, Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and Morton Mandan Public Library to celebrate Winter! We invite the community to join us at these events to...

North Dakota becomes a much richer place to live in when artists freely share their creations with their friends and neighbors.

That is why members of the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Culture Initiative (NDAAACI) regularly host and promote cultural events throughout the greater Bismarck–Mandan area and beyond!

Whether an upcoming event will showcase Asian-American artists’ music, dance, fine art, cuisine, or any combination of their cultural traditions, you are certain to enjoy sharing their passion and their heritage. Check this page often to learn more about the special events we have planned, as well as to receive important news and updates about our non-profit organization.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Know My Culture Event Series – 2025-26

The North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative in partnership with the Bismarck Veterans Public Library and the Morton Mandan Public Library would like to invite you to join us in our “Know My Culture” event series. These are free events which are...

Know My Culture Event Series

The North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative in with the Morton Mandan Public Library would like to invite you to join us in our “Know My Culture” event series. These are free events which are immersive cultural learning experiences of the history of...

Know My Culture – Philippines – Event Recap

The the first of several "Know My Culture" event series, Know My Culture - Philippines of the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative in partnership with the Morton Mandan Public Library was a success! Friends and families came to learn about the...

Know My Culture – Japan – Event Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight and to Morton Mandan Public Library for letting us use the community room. We had some very engaged audience this evening. JOI Coordinator Shunsuke Aoki did an amazing job presenting Japan and Japanese culture. He even...

Cultural Expo and Japanese Calligraphy Class Recap

What a great turnout! The North Dakotan community came together to celebrate the Asian-American arts and culture. People talked about their stories, some brought dishes to share, others wore their traditional garments and learned more about Asian arts and culture, but...

Asian-American Cultural Expo

May is the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Come join the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative (NDAAACI) to celebrate Asian arts and culture with food, performance arts, traditional Asian items and costumes and a silent auction by local...

Japanese Calligraphy

Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy in this two-hour hands-on session with JOI Coordinator, Shunsuke Aoki. It is $25 per person. All materials included. Limited seats. WHEN Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10 am-12 pm WHERE Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library515 N 5th...

Japanese Storytelling Through Anime and Manga

The North Dakota Asian-American Arts & Cultural Initiative is partnering with JOI (Japan Outreach Initiative) for a family night event which highlights Japanese popular culture, to include anime/manga. WHEN Saturday, April 1st from 3 pm to 5 pm WHERE Bismarck...