Celebrity Media reporter reporting from Brooklyn, New York: To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) hosted the third annual “Shalom Dragon Family Festival” in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn on May 17. New York City Council Member :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, the Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst (JCH of Bensonhurst), and the UJA-Federation of New York jointly participated in the event, gathering with community residents to showcase New York City's multicultural integration and spirit of community unity.
The event featured a lively atmosphere as the neighborhood transformed into a vibrant cultural festival marketplace, blending Jewish and Asian Pacific Islander cultural traditions with a rich variety of music, dance, food, and family-friendly interactive programs. Many families attended with their children, while children’s games and cultural experience activities attracted large numbers of local residents to stop and participate, filling the venue with warmth and joy.
The organizers stated that Jewish Americans and Asian Americans have long established deep roots in New York, jointly forming an important part of the city's multicultural landscape while also building strong connections in community development, business growth, and public service. The “Shalom Dragon Family Festival” is not only a cultural celebration, but also a symbol of the continuously growing understanding, friendship, and cooperation among different ethnic communities.
City Council Member :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} stated during the event that New York is great precisely because people of different cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds are able to respect one another and grow together. She noted that community events like this not only allow residents from different backgrounds to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures, but also help promote community harmony and intergenerational exchange.
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) also emphasized its hope that the event would further strengthen ties between the Jewish and Asian communities, promote cross-cultural cooperation, improve community well-being, and help build a more inclusive and united New York society.
As one of New York City’s most representative community cultural events, the “Shalom Dragon Family Festival” has continued to expand its influence in recent years and has gradually become an important platform connecting Jewish and Asian communities, while also demonstrating the unique charm of New York as an international metropolis embracing multicultural harmony.
