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Sunday Fun Day: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

Free

Fun event for the whole family!

Sunday, May 17
10am-3pm

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage at The Westmoreland with a day of cultural discovery and creativity. Enjoy performances by Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic, the Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group, and the OCA Performance Ensemble.

Explore hands-on activities for all ages, including a cultural experience where you’ll receive a flower and learn how to wear it according to Hawaiian traditions. Contribute to a community wish tree, try Chinese calligraphy, and create reflective art in our outdoor Zen garden.

See full schedule below.

 

10am–3pm (Ongoing Activities)
  • Cultural Cuisine: Enjoy food from local vendors, including Asian-inspired cuisine.
  • Bloom of Blessing Wish Trees: Inspired by Hawaiian tradition, write a wish or blessing and tie it to the tree, honoring the power of mana (spiritual energy).
  • Adornment Station: Receive a flower and discover the meaning of Hawaiian adornment while learning how to wear it.
  • Outdoor Zen Garden: Experience this Japanese tradition by creating a simple, meditative design using sand, gravel, and stones.
Scheduled Events 
  • 11–11:30am – The OCA Performance Ensemble 
    Kick off the day with a dynamic cultural performance.
  • 12–12:30pm – Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic Performance 
    Enjoy an exciting showcase of Polynesian music, dance, and cultural storytelling.
  • 12–2pm Chinese Calligraphy Station
    Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy and take home a personalized design created just for you.
  • 1:30–2pm – Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic Performance 
    Catch a second vibrant performance filled with Polynesian music, dance, and cultural magic.
  • 2–3pm – Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group
    Experience a high-energy cultural showcase featuring traditional waist drum dance and special guest performers.

This event is part of Remake Learning Days.

FREE


Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

 

Sponsored by McDonald’s of Three Rivers.

 

Details

Date
May 17
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost
Free
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Organizer

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Venue

The Westmoreland
221 N. Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601

724.837.1500

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