Asian Culture in Arizona

Where to find Asian culture in Arizona.

Asian Cultural Centers in Arizona

Chinese Cultural Center of Phoenix
Small, upscale Phoenix shopping mall with Chinese architecture, Chinese gardens, and replicas of ancient Chinese pagodas and statues. Center features several Chinese restaurants, Asian shops, an Asian grocery market, and cultural activities and events.

Chinese Cultural Center of Tucson
Tucson center dedicated to promoting, sponsoring, and educating the Tucson community about Chinese culture and heritage. Organizes cultural activities throughout the year. Home of the Tucson Chinese School.

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
3-1/2 acre Japanese garden and tea house with stone footbridges, a waterfall, a koi pond, and many plants. Also known as Ro Ho En. Joint project of the City of Phoenix and its sister city of Himeji, Japan.

Korean Cultural Center of Phoenix
Phoenix organization founded in 1998 with support from the Korean Consulate in Los Angeles, California. the organization's mission is to increase public awareness of the richness and diversity of Korean culture, arts, language, and history and promote understanding between the people of Arizona and Korea.

Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization
Scottsdale organization founded to promote the public's awareness of the rich heritage, culture, traditions, and values of Pakistan.

History of Asians in Arizona

History of Chinese Immigration Into Arizona Territory (PDF)
Paper prepared in 2004 by California State University at Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts and History student Rhonda Tingle. Article is focused on the Prescott Arizona area between 1860 and 1911.

War Relocation Authority Camps in Arizoina:1942-1946
Information about the Arizona camps created to isolate Japanese Americans during World War II.

Other Arizona Asian Resources

History of Chinese Immigration Into Arizona Territory (PDF)
Paper prepared in 2004 by California State University at Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts and History student Rhonda Tingle. Article is focused on the Prescott Arizona area between 1860 and 1911.

Asian Organizations in Arizona
Arizona Asian American Association
Arizona Asian American Bar Association
Arizona Friends of Tibet
Asian Chamber of Commerce in Phoenix
Taiwanese American Association of Arizona
Thai American Friendship Organization
Thai Association of Arizona

More About Asian Culture in Arizona
Arizona State University - Center for Asian Research
Northern Arizona University - Asian Studies
University of Arizona - Asian American Cultural Association
University of Arizona - Asian Pacific American Student Affairs
University of Arizona - East Asian Studies
University of Arizona - Japanese Association

See also:
Arizona for Visitors
United States Travel Guide
Pan America Travel Guide