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Asian Heritage Issue Heritage Month events Organizations and others are holding events in celebration of Heritage Month. Some activities include: “Reorient: Journeys Through Art and Healing” Through May 14, 10am-5pm (Wed-Sun), Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Reorient: Journeys Through Art and Healing,” an exhibit of non-traditional media by four artists — Victor Kai Wang, Suchitra Mattai, Jean Isamu Nagai, and Tuan Nguyen — who address stories of immigration where art is a sanctuary, resulting in regeneration and innovation. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Through May 28, 2pm & 5pm (Sat), 11am & 2pm (Sun), Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Watch Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, a musical adapted from a book by author Grace Lin. Presented by Oregon Children’s Theatre, the production of the Chinese folktale features an all Asian-American local cast. The show, which has a runtime of 75 minutes, is recommended for children age six and older. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 228-9571 or visit <www.octc.org>. “Subtle Intimacy: Here and There” Through June 12, 10am-6pm (Wed-Mon), Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). After two seasonal residencies in Portland, the Japan Institute’s inaugural artist-in-residence, Rui Sasaki, is showing her site-specific works inspired by the natural beauty of the Portland Japanese Garden. Entitled “Subtle Intimacy: Here and There,” Sasaki’s new works have created an immersive experience where transparent impressions of the garden’s foliage are forever preserved in panes of clear glass. The glass panels feature plants from Portland and Sasaki’s neighborhood in Kanazawa, Japan. The garden is closed on Tuesdays. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. “Hito Steyerl: This is the Future” Through June 18, 10am-5pm (Wed-Sun), Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “Hito Steyerl: This is the Future,” an exhibit that explores a vibrant, imagined garden through an immersive environment of video projection, sculpture, and spatial intervention. Filmmaker and writer Steyerl is one of the foremost artists offering critical reflections on the complexities of the digital world, global capitalism, and the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for society. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 226-2811 or visit <www.portlandartmuseum.org>. Cultural performances at the Portland Japanese Garden May 3, 5 & 6, 1:15-2:15pm, Portland Japanese Garden (611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland). Attend afternoon cultural performances held at the Portland Japanese Garden. The performances feature koto on May 3 and 6, and shinobue flute & piano by Maido Mind on May 5. For info, or to purchase tickets, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. Oregon Rises Above Hate May 6, 10am-3pm, Flanders Festival Street (between NW Third & Fourth Avenues and NW Flanders & Glisan Streets, Portland). Join Oregon Rises Above Hate for a day of activities. The event kicks off at 10:00am with community leaders and elected officials addressing attendees. From 11:00am to 4:00pm, booths and tables for organizations are open to the public. Performances begin at noon and run until 3:00pm. Some of the scheduled artists include Alex Dang, Devigals Filipino Dance, DJ Anjali, Swiggle Mandela, Paul Susi, Mitch Iimori, Ken Yoshikawa, Portland Taiko, and others. Food carts will be onsite from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Another highlight of the day is free admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden (2:00pm to 6:00pm), the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (11:00am to 6:00pm), and the Portland Chinatown Museum (11:00am to 6:00pm). For info, visit <www.oregonrisesabovehate.com>. Continued on page 15 THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 13 Children & adults will learn something new in The ABCs of Asian American History Continued from page 12 descriptions: Awkwafina: Nora Lum, known as “Awkwafina,” is a Chinese and Korean Amer- ican rapper and Golden Globe-winning actress. Fitbit: Korean American entrepreneur James Park co-founded and is the CEO of this fitness technology company. H.E.R.: Gabriella Wil- son, known as “H.E.R.,” is a Filipina and Black Ameri- can R&B artist whose music has won a Grammy and an Academy Award. Mountain Brothers: The first Asian American rap group to sign with a major label (1996). Thingyan: This water festival of Myanmar cele- brates the new year. Yuri Kochiyama: Yuri was a Japanese American civil rights activist dedi- cated to social change. There is so much to be learned within The ABCs of Asian American History. I’ve already read it to my five-year-old nephew; it’s a book we’ll return to over and over again. Thousands attend 2023 New Year in the Park Continued from page 9 Mien, Hmong, Kachin, Zomi, and Karen communities and cultures graced the stage. Anyone who also wanted to enjoy some of the amenities at the park — the play structures, skate park, or just shade from the trees — could find what they needed. Organizers also set up three volleyball courts in the grass for attendees to use. Attending New Year in the Park was a great way to welcome the upcoming Asian Heritage Month. Some people attended for a couple hours while others were there all AR Photo/Jan Landis May 1, 2023 day. Remember to mark your calendar for late April for the 2024 celebration. To learn more, visit <www.newyearin thepark.com>. 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