"Harmony through Understanding" is the theme of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2003, and all HUD Headquarters employees are invited to join in the opening ceremony tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in the HUD Cafeteria. HUD Field Office staff are encouraged to view the live satellite broadcast, and every visitor to HUD's website is invited to watch the webcast.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides the opportunity to recognize the notable achievements and outstanding contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Their distinct ethnic identities, traditions, cultures and heritages, enrich America, a nation of diversity.

Stop by or tune in to the May 1^st opening ceremony for entertainment including Filipino Folk Dance, Korean Fan Dance, Japanese Dance Tea Ceremony Demonstration, Sign Language Dance, and Chinese Martial Arts Demonstration.

Special guests participating in this special event include Mr. Viet D. Dinh, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy for the Department of Justice (the keynote speaker); Mr. Michael M. Liu, HUD Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; and Mr. Mil Arcega, NBC News 4 Anchor/Reporter.

Want more information? You can learn more about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (www.infoplease.com/spot/asianhistory1.html) on the Internet.