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WHAT:
Multicultural Celebration for Connection, Love, and Peace
Multicultural Celebration for Connection, Love, and Peace
WHERE:
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
WHEN:
2:00 – 5:00 PM
2:00 – 5:00 PM
February 16th 2025
February 16th 2025
A Tradition of Unity and Healing
A Tradition of Unity and Healing
The Multicultural Celebration for Connection, Love, and Peace is more than just an event—it’s the start of an annual tradition dedicated to honoring diverse cultures, fostering unity, and building stronger connections within our community. Designed as a space for healing and reflection, the gathering invites attendees to come together to honor loved ones, celebrate cultural richness, and promote peace.
This celebration acknowledges the shared experiences of immigrants, refugees, and people of color, recognizing the profound losses and separations many have endured. By creating a space for connection and healing, the event serves as a reminder of the power of unity and the joy of coming together.
Looking ahead, our vision is to expand this tradition each year, welcoming more culturally specific community groups and nonprofit partners who reflect and uplift the diversity within our community. Together, we can continue to grow this celebration as a meaningful space for connection, love, and peace.
What to Wear & Bring to the Celebration
What to Wear & Bring to the Celebration
We’re so excited to celebrate with you at the Multicultural Celebration for Connection, Love, and Peace!
Cultural Attire
We encourage you to dress in or incorporate symbols of your cultural heritage into your outfit. Let’s create a beautiful tapestry of traditions and diversity together!
Snacks or Desserts to Share
To make the event even more special, we invite each family or group to bring a snack or dessert that represents your culture or holds personal meaning. Please label your item with its name and a brief description so others can learn and enjoy!
We can’t wait to see the rich diversity and flavors you’ll bring to this gathering! 🌎✨
Interested?
Interested?
Great! Space is limited!
Please contact our outreach partner organizations to reserve your spot:
DAWN: Yulia@dawnus.org
IRCO: MounaJ@irco.org, MayaS@irco.org
Lutheran: NElbitar@lcsnw.org
OSTI: info@ostiweb.org, conference@ostiweb.org
Unite Oregon: Alex@uniteoregon.org, Eugenie@uniteoregon.org, Juan@uniteoregon.org, Piyawee@uniteoregon.org
Symbols of Love and Peace: The Peace Lily, White Poppy, and White Hyacinth are timeless symbols of love and peace. Their delicate beauty carries profound meaning: the Peace Lily represents harmony and healing, the White Poppy signifies remembrance and hope for peace, and the White Hyacinth embodies sincerity and a sense of calm. Photo credits: newsweek.com, worldweet.com, houseplantcentral.com.
Cover photo: Mpatapo, a West African Adinkra symbol, is often called the "knot of reconciliation." This symbol, depicted as a looped and overlapping rope, represents the intricate layers of conflict that must be carefully unraveled and woven back together to achieve healing. Text credit: pbmr.org | Photo credit: ondisplay.gallery
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