Asian Heritage Issue
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May 1, 2017
1am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB
Plus). Watch “Hafu,” a show following the lives
of five hafu — the Japanese term for people who
are half Japanese — that examines the
intricacies of mixed-race Japanese and their
multicultural experience in modern-day Japan.
To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit
<www.opb.org>.
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Ever the Land
May 16, 11pm-midnight; repeats May 18,
4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Watch Ever the Land, an episode of Pacific
Heartbeat exploring the sublime bond between
New Zealanders and their land. To verify
showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit
<www.opb.org>.
“A Glimpse of China”
PACIFIC HEARTBEAT. Mele Murals is the first episode of season six of Pacific Heartbeat, an anthology
series that provides viewers with a glimpse of the real Pacific — its people, cultures, and contemporary issues.
The series, which airs Tuesdays in May at 11:00pm on Oregon Public Broadcasting, features a diverse array of
programs that will draw viewers into the heart and soul of Pacific Island culture. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Island-
ers in Communications)
Bridging mural-making
and indigenous traditions
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an inclusive process posed a steep learning
curve, as the process contrasts sharply
with the individualistic and competitive
nature of writing culture.
The journey of the artists becomes a
spiritual awakening on the trek up the
slopes of snowy Mauna Kea. Swimming in
Wai’Ula’Ula — the place where fresh
water from the mountain meets the ocean
— is immersion into the enduring
indigenous stories that were nearly
annihilated by colonization. In the
community conversations to bring all
ideas together for the mural, the artists
also helped catalyze healing from the
community’s loss of culture.
In the film, Estria and Prime identify
the single most important purpose of their
work with the Waimea community:
Capturing the true essence of Hawai‘i
beyond the trite tourist tropes of leis and
grass skirts. Director Tadashi Naka-
mura’s Mele Murals documents the joys
and pains of a collective process to create
public art that reflects the ethos of a
thriving indigenous community.
Mele Murals is airing Tuesday, May 2 at
11:00pm on Oregon Public Broadcasting
with a repeat May 4 at 4:00am. The film is
also streaming online during the month of
May. To learn more, visit <www.piccom.
org> and <www.opb.org>.
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Foundation’s 2017
banquet is airing
on Open Signal
on cable channels
29 & 30 in May:
n Friday, May 5 at 6:00pm (Channel 30)
n Friday, May 12 at 8:00am (Channel 29)
n Sat., May 13 at 7:00am (Channel 29)
For more information,
call (503) 288-1515 or
visit <www.opensignalpdx.org>.
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May 20, 10am, Seattle Center (305 Harrison
St, Seattle). Learn about Chinese culture
through art, music, and movement at “A
Glimpse of China: Chinese Culture and Arts
Festival.” Festival-goers partake in cultural
traditions covering 5,000 years of China’s
history at the event, which features interactive
activities, puppet shows, exhibits, gift booths,
food, and more. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or
visit <www.seattlecenter.com>.
“Asian and Pacific Islander
Day at the Capitol”
May 20, 10am-2pm, Oregon State Capitol
(900 Court St NE, Salem, Ore.). Join the fun at
“Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol,”
a free celebration held in honor of Asian
Heritage Month featuring performances, music,
demonstrations, exhibits, yoga (12:30pm), and
more. Tower tours to the Oregon Pioneer take
place at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and
1:30pm (weather permitting). Parking meters
near the capitol are not enforced on weekends.
For info, call (503) 986-1388 or visit <www.
oregonlegislature.gov>.
Unit Souzou
May 21, 3pm, Columbia Center for the Arts
(215 Cascade Ave, Hood River, Ore.). Attend a
performance by Unit Souzou, an organization
that builds creative and imaginative works for
the art form of taiko drumming. The concert is
preceded by a taiko drumming workshop at
12:30pm. For info, or to buy tickets, call (541)
387-8877 or visit <www.columbiaarts.org>.
Jake Shimabukuro concert
May 23, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert
Hall (1037 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend an
Oregon Symphony concert featuring Jake
Shimabukuro, the modern virtuoso of the
ukulele. The concert, which is under the
direction of Norman Huynh, features
Shimabukuro fan favorites plus some of his
electrifying originals for ukulele and orchestra.
For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 228-1353 or
visit <www.orsymphony.org>. To learn more,
visit <www.jakeshimabukuro.com>.
“Hafu”
May 23, 8-9pm; repeats May 25, midnight-
“Chinese Builders
of Gold Mountain”
May 23, 9:30-10pm; repeats May 25, 1:30-
2am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB
Plus). Watch “Chinese Builders of Gold
Mountain” to view historic Chinese temples,
gold-rush sites, and Chinese-built levies while
also recognizing the hard work, courage, and
determination of the Chinese pioneers who
helped build California. To verify showtimes,
call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>.
Next Goal Wins
May 24, 11pm-midnight; repeats May 26,
4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Watch Next Goal Wins, an episode of Pacific
Heartbeat spotlighting American Samoa’s
soccer squad, which suffered a 0-31 defeat to
Australia in 2001 and whose new coach is
attempting to turn the ragtag group into a
winning team. To verify showtimes, call (503)
293-1982, or visit <www.opb.org> or <www.
piccom.org>.
Refugee Dreams Revisited
May 28, June 11, 17 & 24; May 28, 2pm,
North Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth
St, Portland); June 11, 4pm, Multnomah
County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Port-
land); June 17, 4pm, Midland Library (805 SE
122nd Ave, Portland); June 24, 2pm, Immigrant
and Refugee Community Organization (10301
NE Glisan St, Portland). Watch Refugee Dreams
Revisited, a performance by local Asian and
Pacific Islander youth of true local stories of the
sacrifice and resiliency of more than 25 former
Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong, Mein, and
Cambodian refugees who were interviewed a
decade ago for the Crossing East radio series.
The performances are followed by a panel
discussion with former refugees. For info, call
(503) 988-5123, or visit <events.multcolib.org>
or <www.mediarites.org>.
Kalakendra concert
June 2, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church (909
SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend a concert
featuring Hindustani vocalist Ruchira Panda,
accompanied by Pt. Arup Chattopadhyay on
tabla and Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium.
The performance is presented by Kalakendra.
For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 308-1050 or
visit <www.kalakendra.org>.
Pagdiriwang
June 3-4, 11am-7pm, Seattle Center (305
Harrison St, Seattle). Attend the annual
Pagdiriwang, a celebration of Filipino culture,
history, and heritage. The free event includes
live performances, cultural displays, hands-on
children’s activities, and more. For info, call
(206) 684-7200, or visit <www.seattlecenter.
com> or <www.festalpagdiriwang.com>.