Asian American,
Native Hawaiian,
& Pacific Islander

heritage celebration

may 30tH | Vancouver mall | fREE EVENT

culture.
Community.
connection.

Join us for a vibrant, all-day celebration honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures through live performances, food, art, and hands-on experiences.

Dancers from East Dream Dance

VENDORS

PERFORMERS

more than an event

The AANHPI Heritage Celebration is a cultural gathering created to bring people together through shared experiences, storytelling, and celebration.

Hosted by The Ulu Initiative in partnership with Vancouver Mall, this event highlights the beauty and diversity of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures in Southwest Washington.

From traditional performances and cultural demonstrations to local vendors and family-friendly activities, this celebration creates space for connection across generations and communities.

This is a place where culture is seen, stories are shared, and community comes together.

what to expect

cultural performances

pop-up
marketplace

Food
vendors

Hands-on
activities

community
organizations

Spend the day exploring culture through movement, food, art, and connection.

Directory

ABOUT

For many families, opportunities to see their cultures represented in public spaces are rare.

This event creates space for:

Youth to feel seen, proud, and connected to their identity
Families to build relationships and community
Cultural practitioners to share knowledge and tradition
The broader community to learn and engage with respect

These moments matter. They shape identity, belonging, and connection.

vendors

Our vendors bring culture, creativity, and flavor to the event. Be sure to explore and support these incredible small businesses.

Blazaycosmetics - Candles & body butters
Cami Kine Snack Shack - Hawaiian-style candies and other viral candy flavors
Creations by Jazz, LLC. - Tumblers, Cups, Coasters, Mousepads, Keychains, Bookmarks, Phone Wallets, Custom Shirts & Sweaters
Da Pua Plug - Handcrafted polymer clay flowers made into jewelry and other trinkets
Dayone Matcha Bar - Iced matcha lattes and refreshers
Decorative By Design - Glass cups, stickers, & cross stitch pins
Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona (KALO) - Nonprofit that will be sharing books, stickers, brochures, and resource pamphlets
KiaLena - Handmade jewelry using Ni'ihau shells, cultured pearls, and semi-precious stones.
Koa Roots LLC - Hawaiian style Fruit Butters and Smoked Brown Butters. Brown Butter Snack mixes and baked goods we grew up with in Hawaii, along with our jewelry collection.
Koa&Crew 3D Prints - We sell 3D printed toys, home decor, and custom items
Krafts By Kayla Mae - Handmade made and personalized items such as keychains, magnets, and onsite laser engraving.
Pa’akai Shop - Hawaiian boutique shop
PDX LEIS - Ribbon leis, money leis, money crowns, island theme crochet items.
Pilipinas Merchandise Exchange-PMX - Modern culture inspired street wear designs-highlighting Asian Pacific Islands communities
Rocks by Irie Designz - Hand-made jewelry utilizing natural items such as crystals, pearls, ivory nut, wood, coconut shells, etc.
Tomomochi - I make fresh mochi!
Tongan Kids Books - Children's books in Tongan/English languages.

Utopia PDX - A nonprofit that will be doing cultural demonstrations and selling indigenous handicrafts to support their work providing sacred spaces to strengthen the body and mind of queer and trans Pacific Islanders in Oregon and Southwest Washington
WashCo Rising - Nonprofit sharing information about free small biz training for refugee/immigrant women and selling remnant fabric accessories to support 7 maker families.

performers

We’re honored to feature performers who share their cultures through music, dance, and storytelling—bringing this celebration to life.

Emcee - Naomi Hunkin of The Oregon Aiga (TOA) - Nonprofit dedicated to connecting, celebrating, preserving, and advancing Samoan culture and heritage.

Anavai O Te Ora - 'Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance) group

HPack - Heritage High School's Pacific Islander Club

Red Rubies - Vietnamese dance group

Talavou Pacific Arts Dance Academy - Samoan siva dance group

More groups to come!