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Side profile of a woman in white butoh face makeup.
Performer Hiroko Tamano.

The Salish Sea Butoh Festival comes to Port Townsend this summer

From International Examiner (by Roxanne Ray) – The Salish Sea International Butoh Festival’s second year celebrates the Japanese dance form on the Olympic Peninsula.
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Side profile of a woman in a feathered hat and a red blanket.
Still of Ammin Acha-ur in The Headhunter's Daughter, winner of the Short Film Grand Jury Prize in the 2022 Sundance Film Festival's Awards.

Indigenous film takes top honors at Sundance

From Indian Country Today (by Carina Dominguez) – Among nine Indigenous-made pieces selected for the Sundance Film Festival, Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan’s film “The Headhunter’s Daughter” received the Short Film Grand Jury Prize.
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A boy sticks his head out the sunroof of a car in a parade, waving and holding a Norwegian flag.

Join the Norwegian community in celebrating the 17th of May

From The Seattle Times (by Vonnai Phair) – Celebrate Syttende Mai with Seattle’s Norwegian community!
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Happy Lunar New Year 2022!

Lunar New Year 2022: Year of the Tiger!

Lunar New Year is celebrated a little differently in every culture with varying traditions that signify good fortune and togetherness. Learn more about the Year of the Tiger and discover fun, local activities to join in on the fun.
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Kwanzaa – A Holiday of Purpose and Principles

From South Seattle Emerald (by Patheresa Wells) – Learn more about the origin, principles, resources, and events surrounding this year’s celebration of Kwanzaa!
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How To Celebrate Khmer New Year

From South Seattle Emerald (by Bunthay Cheam) – Seattle’s Khmer community celebrates the solar new year throughout the month of April. In 2021 though, festivities may look a little different to account for social distancing measures.
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Native Communities Seek To Keep the Spirit Of The Powwow Alive During the Pandemic

From South Seattle Emerald – Powwows have been canceled and postponed once again due to COVID precautions. Local Powwow performers and organizers reflect on the significance of song, dance, and gathering for Indigenous communities around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
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Plumes of colored powder are thrown into the air to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring.

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors versus the Color Run: Appreciation or Appropriation?

From Voices Staff – The Hindu festival of Holi is known around the world for is joy and colorful celebrations. Here we’ve collected resources to learn more about the festival. We also consider the thin line between appreciation and appropriation when it comes to celebrating the festival – or an event like it.
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Irish Heritage Sites In and Around Seattle for St. Patrick’s Day

From Curbed – As St. Patrick’s Day nears, its important to reflect on Seattle’s Irish connection. Turns out there are many! This 2019 listing from Curbed Seattle highlights Irish heritage sites in the Pacific Northwest.
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26th Annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival Brings Audiences Virtually Together Again

From South Seattle Emerald – A roundup of the 26th annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival.
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