Welcome.

AQUA stands API Queers United for Action and is the largest organization of its kind in the Washington Metropolitan area, representing queer men of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.

Founded in 1997, AQUA is an all-volunteer organization empowering the gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the metro Washington, DC area.

AQUA is an organization for queer APIs, by queer APIs, focusing on queer API issues and interests. We strive to project a positive image of queer API men in the community through advocacy, education, outreach, and social events.

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4.21 : Board Potluck & Date Auction

Saturday, April 21, 2012
6:00pm until 10:00pm
Bella Vista Complex Banquet Hall
1211 South Eads Street. Arlington VA 22202

Save the date! This event comprises of a potluck hosted by the new 2012 board of directors during which you can meet and greet the new leadership. The potluck will then be followed by a fundraising date auction. Come out to enjoy some good food, meet new people, and then have fun bidding on some of the hottest Asian guys in the DC area including our very own co-chairs, David Lee and Thuan Nguyen! Win the bid and then take your boy to Town--and we mean that literally! A friendly date could turn into a steamy romance. Who knows, right? More importantly, this event is will help AQUA raise funds to host bigger, better, and bolder events in the near future--including Dragonboat, aZen v2.0, and Pride to name a few. Please come out to show your support! Link to Facebook Event

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5.19 : Pride & Heritage Festival

Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00am until 5:00pm
Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 6th Streets
Central Washington, D.C. 

The Asia Heritage Foundation’s 7th annual National Asian Heritage Festival will sweep the streets of DC once more. AQUA has conjunctionally planned multiple programs and activities with partner organizations to commemorate Asian heritage in the month of May while keeping our GLBT extension, the Pride sector, visible in the festival. Our Signature Celebration – the Fiesta Asia Street Fair is scheduled for May 19th, at Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd and 6th Streets and it is also the Key Partner Event of 2012 Passport DC.

AQUA Volunteer Sign-up Form

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5.19-20 : Washington Dragonboat Festival

Saturday - Sunday, May 19-20, 2012
8:00am until 4:00pm
Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown

AQUA cordially invites you to join in The 11th Annual Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival. Registration for crew members is now open. It will be filled up EXTREMELY FAST, so if you are interested and/or know anybody interested, sign up for the challenge. Let's get together and paddle!! Link to sign up below:

AQUA Dragonboat Crew Sign-up Form

Link to Facebook Event

Official Dragonboat Festival Website


Hoan Nghênh.

API Queers United for Action (AQUA) là một tổ chức đầu tiên tại vùng thủ đô Hoa Thịnh Đốn, dành cho các bạn Châu Á đồng tính, lưỡng tính, chuyển đổi giới tính, hoặc đang thắc mắc về giới tính của mình. AQUA được thành lập vào năm 1997, với mục đích chính là kết bạn, xã giao và chia sẻ những vấn đề liên quan đến cuộc sống cá nhân nói riêng và xã hội con người nói chung. Ngoài ra, đây cũng là nơi để xây dựng một hình ảnh tốt đẹp và lành mạnh về người đồng tính Châu Á thông qua các công tác xã hội, giáo dục và truyền thông.

歡迎。

亞裔同志聯盟 (AQUA)
1997年於美國首府華盛頓特區成立的亞裔同志聯盟(AQUA)是個完全由志工運作的組織, 這個組織服務的對象包括所有亞裔社區的男同志, 雙性戀者, 變性者, 以及對性向疑惑的朋友。

亞裔同志聯盟(AQUA)希望藉由同志間的互相幫助合作, 讓大家重視亞裔男同志的相關議題, 並進一步透過宣導, 教育, 社交活動等方式積極提升亞裔男同志的正面形象, 增進彼此間的友誼。

환영.

아시아 게이 결합 기관입니다. 창립 1997 년, “AQUA”는 자원 봉사 단체 주시 워싱턴 DC 지역에 동성 연애자, 양성애, 트랜스, 그리고 불확실한 아시아 남성을 광하하도록 노력하고 있읍니다.

“AQUA” 는 게이 아시아 남성을 위한, 동성 애자 아시아남자들이 개발한 기관입니다. 우리는 이러한 프로그램의 노력과 활동으로 이끄러 나가고 있습니다. 우리는 교육과 복지와 사회활동을 통하여 게이 아시아남성의 이미지를 긍정적인 이미지로 사회에 나타내기 위해 노력합니다.

欢迎。

アジア同性愛者の連合組織です（アクア）1997年には、米国の首都ワシントンd.c. 、セットアップするアジア同性愛者の連合組織です（アクア）は、完全に動作したボランティア組織は、その組織のサービスを含め、アジアのすべてのゲイコミュニティは、バイセクシュアルの男性は、トランスジェンダー、およびその他のアジアの男性は。アジア同性愛者の連合組織です（アクア）という希望を表明した同志の間で相互扶助を通じて、あなたを重視して、アジア系アメリカ人のゲイの問題、および今後の権利擁護を通じて、教育、社会活動を積極的に向上させる方法やその他のアジア人男性同志は、肯定的な相互の友情を促進するイメージです。