Cultural Immersion Saturday: Pacific Islanders

@ Free with Admission and Membership Each Saturday in May highlights a unique AANHPI culture, with community partners taking the lead on experiences, performances, and vendors to showcase their heritage. Join us Saturday, May 30, as Teva Oriata brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Pacific Islander cultures. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Event Schedule: Time Program Details 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Food & Retail Vendors Teva Oriata, Manoa Shave Ice, Custom Mirror Tatau, & Kiss of Polynesia 11:00 AM Cultural Performance Teva Oriata – Hula (Hawaii) 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Culture Corner Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop 1:00 PM Cultural Performance Teva Oriata – Tahitian (Tahiti) 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Culture Corner Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music! 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Culture Corner Cultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific 3:00 PM Cultural Performance Teva Oriata – Siva and Māori (Sāmoa and New Zealand) Meet the Community Partner: Teva Oriata is a Tahitian dance school founded from Angie’s dream to share the beauty and passion of Tahitian culture with the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it stands out in a region with few traditional pupu ori groups. Accompanied by the rhythms of pahu drums and toere, students learn both the technique and cultural traditions of Tahitian dance, including costume making and language. Rooted in the spirit of arofa or aloha, the school fosters respect, connection, and a strong sense of dance feti’i, or family, while helping students build strength, discipline, and confidence. Parking & Directions Free Lan Su Parking There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.