Cultural Information
Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County are comprised of citizens from many different cultures and backgrounds. Wyandotte County is one of "a few dozen in America without an ethnic majority." This rich blend of diverse ethnic backgrounds makes the area a melting pot full of abundant ideas and bustling activity. For just a glimpse check out the Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival put on by Kansas City Kansas Community College's Intercultural Center occurring each year in the Spring or visit the resources below to learn more about the cultures in Wyandotte County.
Cultural Diversity Information
The following information and article celebrate the cultures within our community.
Celebration of the Cultural Diversity of Downtown KCK -- Colorful banners throughout Downtown showcasing the vibrant individuals in our community.
Asian / Pacific Islander
History & Resources
- Mango Language Learning - Learn a new language (Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, Hawaiian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese) or improve your English
- Asian Americans in Kansas - History of Asian Americans in KS from the Kansas Historical Society
- Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City - The "home" of Kansas City's Filipino community. Visit the Filipino Cultural Center (FCC), a multi-purpose facility for dance and choir rehearsals, as well as a venue for cultural presentations, exhibits, educational workshops, and social activities.
- The Society for Friendship with China, Inc. - An organization for the purpose of officially conducting friendship activities, trade, tourism and educational exchanges, and for promoting better understanding between the people of China and the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
- Asian Community in Kansas City - Resources and locations to visit around Kansas City, compiled by VisitKC
European
History & Resources
- European Americans in Kansas - History of European Americans in KS from the Kansas Historical Society
- BiblioEnfants- A collection of French animated, talking picture book videos
- Mango Language Learning - Learn a new language (Armenian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Swedish, and more) or improve your English
- Strawberry Hill: Kansas City's Historic Croatian Neighborhood - Blog post covering the history of Croatian immigrants in Strawberry Hill
