11:30-12:15 Olomwaii Northwest Islanders: The Salem-based Pacific Islander club performs traditional dances of the Micronesian (Chuuk) Islands wearing traditional attire. Most of the dancers originate from the main island of Chuuk where traditional cultural dancing is an activity for all ages.

1:00-1:45 Poina ‘Ole: Dancers from Eugene and Salem share traditional kahiko and auwana dances of the Hawaiian Islands, telling their stories with their hands and expressions.  Together they dance the dance, swim the ocean, together they share their aloha! Kumu, Leilani Beymer.

2:30-3:00 Vietnamese Voice in Salem: Members of the Salem Vietnamese community and guests from Portland share their culture through songs and colorful, traditional dances and share with us the history and variations of their national dress – Ao Dai. From simple to intricate, always elegant!

3:45-4:15 Hmong Dances: The Hmong American Community of Oregon in Portland shares their culture through their colorful folk dances. The term Hmong (pronounced “mong”) refers to an Asian ethnic group in the mountainous regions of southeast Asia.

4:45-5:15 Vancouver Chinese Dance Troupe: In colorful ethnic costumes, dancers from Vancouver, WA, perform Han, Mandarin-speaking, Chinese dance and the Urgur, New Frontier,ethnic Chinese dance.

5:45-6:15 Salem Maharlika: Dancers from the Greater Salem Filipino American Association share traditional regional dances of the Philippine Islands.

7:00-7:45 Paradise of Samoa: Native Samoan dancers and entertainers offer a show with a tour of the Pacific Islands, including Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Tahitian, Maori, and Hawaiian Dance with traditional costumes and narration, live music and fire dance.  The troupe is based in the Salem/Keizer area and performs throughout the Northwest.  Tasi Keener is choreographer and director.

Sunday June 26

11:30 Chinese Mahjong Demonstration:  see description in 11:30 am Saturday schedule. (Demonstration will be repeated at 2:00 and 5:00 pm.)

11:45-12:45 Paradise of Samoa: This Polynesian dance troupe is comprised of young men and women from age six through 48.  The troupe is open to all those interested in experiencing and performing the art of Polynesian dance. 

12:45-1:30 Japanese Cultural Society (JCS):  There are several traditional dances in Japan, but the one of the most famous and a common dance is Bon dance, which is called Bon-Odori in Japanese. The style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region.  “Obon is a gathering of joy, where respect is paid to those who came before … our ancestors.”

1:30-2:00 Portland Hmong Dancers: The Hmong American Community of Oregon in Portland shares their culture through their colorful folk dances. The term Hmong (pronounced “mong”) refers to an Asian ethnic group in the mountainous regions of southeast Asia.

3:00-3:45 Sinulog:  This Philippine tradition from the island province of Cebu commemorates the Christianization of the islands. Costumed groups join the procession and dance as they wind along the main streets of the city.  The Salem Sinulog Dancers, Cebuano Speaking Association Dancers from Oregon and SW Washington and friends all join in the fun!

4:00 Parade of Nations: The parade originates at the World Showcase and proceeds through the festival grounds to the Amphitheater.

4:30-5:00 Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon: We are introduced to the richness and beauty of traditional Indonesian dances from Bali, Java and Sumatra as well as their folk songs. Prior to moving to Oregon, Novi Leigh performed with the Balinese Gamelan Genta Kasturi where she was the lead dancer. 

5:00-5:45 Apuron Sisters Next Generation: ASNG began with five sisters who have passed their talent and knowledge of cultural dancing to their children. The Apuron Sisters performed throughout the island of Guam for several years. Their performance represents cultures of the Pacific Islands with choreography using traditional as well as modern island music.

 

6:00 World Beat Festival ’11 ends.