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.

• Food Trucks: Enjoy food from local vendors, including Asian-inspired cuisine.
• AAPI Cultural Stations:
  • Wear Your Flower: Receive a flower and discover the meaning of Hawaiian adornment while learning how to wear it.
  • 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).
  • Art Drop-In: Color and fold your own Japanese-inspired paper fan while learning about traditional decorative patterns and the cultural significance of hand fans in Japanese art and daily life.
• Outdoor Zen Garden: Experience this Japanese tradition by creating a simple, meditative design using sand, gravel, and stones.

• 11 – 11:30am – The OCA Performance Ensemble (Community Room) 
  Kick off the day with a dynamic performance by The OCA Performance Ensemble, featuring students ages 8–18 celebrating the beauty and expressiveness of Chinese dance and folk arts.
• 12 – 12:30pm – Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic Performance (Community Room)
  Enjoy an exciting showcase of Polynesian music, dance, and cultural storytelling.
• 12 – 2pm – Chinese Calligraphy Station (Studio)
  Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy and take home a personalized design created just for you.
• 1 – 1:30pm – Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic Performance (Community Room)
  Catch a second vibrant performance filled with Polynesian music, dance, and cultural magic.
• 2 – 3pm – Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group (Community Room)
  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.