The Multicultural Celebration for Connection, Love, and Peace gathered over 100 attendees at Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Arts Center, celebrating diverse cultures through music, dance, and poetry. Amid rising racism and exclusion in the national climate, the event fostered unity and healing for immigrants and people of color, creating a community space for shared experiences. It served as both a celebration of cultural pluralism and a necessary respite for those facing discrimination, reinforcing solidarity and collective strength against adversities while honoring the contributions of Oregon’s multicultural population.
The celebration acknowledges the shared experiences of immigrants and people of color, recognizing profound losses and separations they have endured.
The event serves as a reminder of the power of unity and the joy of coming together, providing a respite from a resurgence of racism and exclusion.
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