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Celebrate Samoan culture through dance, song, art and food at the Portland Samoan Festival.
The annual event is hosted by Samoa Pacific Development Corporation, a local nonprofit that serves the Samoan community in Oregon through educational and economic resources and cultural empowerment.
The festival invites everyone to an afternoon of community fun. Here’s how you can join this year’s celebration.
2024 Portland Samoan Festival
The 2024 Portland Samoan Festival is Saturday, July 13, from 12-5 p.m. This vibrant celebration of Samoan culture and heritage is at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
This lively event showcases the rich traditions of the Samoan community through a dynamic blend of music, dance, art and cuisine.
The event features a full lineup for performances, including:
12 p.m. Opening ceremony.
12:30 p.m. Ra Khan Band.
1 p.m. Teva Oriata Dance Group.
1:20 p.m. Tausala Manaia Youth Group.
1:40 p.m. Portland Youth Group.
2:30 p.m. Island Soul Dance Group.
2:50 p.m. Uso Moni Dance Group.
3:20 p.m. PSU Samoan Dance Group.
3:40 p.m. Pacific Islander Central Washington University Club
4 p.m. Eazyboy Olo Band
4:30 p.m. Closing remarks.
More than 12 food, art and clothing vendors are onsite. Peruse a variety of Samoan goods along with traditional and modern Samoan cuisine.
The event is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Peninsula Park Rose Garden is at 700 N Rosa Parks Way in Portland. For more information, visit Samoa Pacific Development Corporation’s website.
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