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MIA celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 18, 2026 | News

May 15, 2026 (Miami, Florida) – Miami International Airport, in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board, celebrated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with two sets of energetic performances in the MIA terminal featuring: Lion dancing by the Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association; tae kwon do demonstrations by World Class Martial Arts Miami; and Turkish choir performances by the Florida Turkish American Association (FTAA) Chorus.

Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $14 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $181 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.

To request materials in accessible format, Sign Language Interpreters, CART services and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) public meetings and events please email the ADA Office at ADAcoordinator@miami-airport.com or call the office in 305-876-7747 five days in advance to initiate your request. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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