A Landmark for AAPI History - Design, Dim Sum, and District Pride
Sat, Sep 20
|San Diego
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we explore how the first-ever Asian-themed civic landmark sign in the City of San Diego was designed, built, and brought to life in the bold and vibrant Convoy District.


Time & Location
Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
San Diego, 4805 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
About the event
What do you get when you mix civic design, cultural storytelling, and a whole lot of community heart?
You get: Design, Dim Sum and District Pride.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we explore how the first-ever Asian-themed civic landmark sign in the City of San Diego was designed, built, and brought to life in the bold and vibrant Convoy District.
This landmark isn't just made of steel and light. It's made of heritage, belonging, and collective pride, honoring the decades of resilience, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange that transformed Convoy into one of the largest Pan-Asian districts in the U.S.
What you'll walk away with:
How to authentically engage immigrant communities in the design of civic landmarks
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