Pacific Horizons: A Community Lū’au

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Pacific Islander culture at BIMA’s first-ever Lū’au!

Shop & Eat: Dive into the rich traditions of Micronesian, Melanesian, and Polynesian communities through the universal language of food, featuring local Pacific Islander small businesses and vendors.

Play & Create: Immerse yourself in a day filled with cultural games and hands-on activities throughout the museum, including a lei-making workshop that uses materials from the Pacific Northwest—honoring both the land we gather on and the vibrant cultures we celebrate.

Dance & Sing: Feel the rhythm of the Pacific as you enjoy captivating hula performances and grab your ukulele and friends to sing along to the songs of the islands.

Experience the warmth of a community that feels like a home away from home.

Complete Schedule:

BIMA Buxton Auditorium

• 2PM-3PM Live Performance and Hula Lesson by Sunshine from Polynesia: For over 30 years Sunshine From Polynesia (SFP) has devoted itself to the teaching, performance and preservation of the truly unique and beautiful storytelling dance: the hula.

BIMA Orientation Gallery

• 11AM-1PM & 2PM-5PM Lei-Making Art Activity: A hands-on workshop blending materials native to both the Pacific Islands and the Puget Sound.

Plaza – Vendor Market & Music

• Retail and food vendors will showcase island-inspired goods and Pacific flavors:
  • Ray & Dees Chamorro
  • Tolu: Modern Fijian Cuisine
  • His Ohana Shave Ice
  • Main Squeeze Lemonade
  • Ocean Dance Transformational Healing Arts
  • Kola Kreations
  • TBD Pottery
  • Kalua pork and more to come!

• Enjoy live island rhythms curated from an audience-choice music playlist and open mic opportunity 
• Island Games for All Ages. Try your hand at traditional Pacific games including:
  • Pass the Coconut
  • Konane
  • Māori String Game
  • Fiji Shell Game
  • Hula Hoop Till You Drop

A Community Effort

Pacific Horizons: A Community Lu’au is made possible through generous support and collaboration with Melanesian Women Today, Wing Luke Museum, and Town & Country Market.