2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration
Sunday, May 19 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Millennium Plaza Park
Join Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation as we partner with local nonprofits LO for LOve, Respond to Racism, Lake Oswego Chinese Council and Chinese Friendship Association of Portland to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) during AANHPI Heritage Month. This vibrant event features traditional lion dances from Portland Lee's Association, hula dancing from Hula Halau 'Ohana Holo'oko'a, martial arts demonstrations from World Champion Taekwondo, opening from Oregon State Representative Daniel Nguyen and an inspiring keynote address from Marshall Cho, a coach, educator and community builder. Peruse AANHPI vendors including delicious dim sum from HK Cafe, Korean gimbap from Rolling Haven, bubble tea and zero waste boba kits from BBTEA Jars and nonprofit booths, then enjoy the main program at 1pm.
Schedule of Events:
- 12-1p: Peruse vendors and nonprofits
- 1-1:05p: Welcome by Kimvi of LOforLOve
- 1:05-1:10p: Opening from Representative Nguyen
- 1:10-1:25p: Keynote Address from Coach Marshall Cho
- 1:25-1:45p: Performance from Hula Halau 'Ohana Holo'oko'a
- 1:50-2:10p: Demonstration from World Champion Tae Kwon Do
- 2:10-2:30p: Lion Dancing from Portland Lee's Association
- 2:30-2:35p: Closing remarks by Kimvi of LOforLOve
More on Coach Cho:
A coach, educator, and community builder, Marshall Cho has been a passionate advocate of basketball throughout his decades-long professional career. His unconventional journey from South Korea to the U.S., then to Africa and back again has instilled in him a wealth of experiences and expertise across a range of diverse cultural backgrounds, mentoring athletes at the college, high school, and youth levels and building bridges through the game of basketball both on and off the court.
Marshall served for eight seasons as the varsity boys basketball coach at Lake Oswego High School, where he earned the distinction of being among Oregon’s first Asian American varsity boys basketball coaches. During Marshall’s tenure, he won the Three Rivers League title for three consecutive seasons as he was named league Coach of the Year each year. For more on Marshall Cho click HERE.
