2024 Cultural Xchange Festival
Sunday, September 15
12-7 p.m.
Millennium Plaza Park
Celebrate the diverse cultures of our community and world. Channeling a bustling night market abroad, this multicultural festival features live music, dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, artisan and food vendors, and nonprofits. Welcome the Portland Chinese Dance troupe, McDaniel High School Stomp & Shake, White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance, Music from Mariachi Mexico En la Piel, plus much more.
PERFORMERS
Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of performances at the Lake Oswego Cultural Xchange Festival! Our stage will come alive with the rhythms, melodies, and movements of talented performers from a variety of cultural backgrounds. From live music to dance, and interactive performances, we look forward to celebrating the diversity and creativity of our community. Below is a list of all the performers—click on their names to learn more about their work.
12:00 - 7:00 - Host and Emcee DJ Avelanche
12:15 - 12:30 - Shauna Hahn - First Nations Storyteller
12:30 - 12:55 - Portland Chinese Dance Troupe
1:00 - 1:50 - Bloco Algeria
1:55 - 2:25 - White Lotus Dragon and Lion Dance
2:30 - 3:10 - Mariachi Mexico En La Piel
3:20 - 3:50 - Alexander Addy
4:00 - 5:00 - Espacio Flamenco
5:10 - 5:35 - McDaniel High School Stomp N' Shake Team
5:50 - 7:00 - Trumpeter Farnell Newton
VENDORS
We’re excited to bring together a diverse array of talented vendors at this year's Cultural Xchange. Explore an inspiring selection of goods from local artists, indulge in delicious hot food and refreshments, and discover unique specialty items that showcase the rich cultural tapestry of our community. Stop by one of our several nonprofit booths to learn more and get involved with the important work they are doing for our communities. Browse the full list of participating vendors and nonprofit organizations below:
Artists include:
Peruvian Cultural Organization
Watseka Journeys (Natalie's Native Art)
Women Artisans Resource Enterprise (WAREE)
Food and Refreshments include:
Nonprofit Organizations include:
Chinese Friendship Association of Portland
Department of Justice - Civil Rights Unit
Lake Oswego School District - Culture of Belonging
Peruvian Cultural Organization
Specialty Items include:
