and keep alive our traditions in music and dance, language, boatmanship, delicious foods, domestic crafts, and all the aspects of our rich cultures.the incidents of our recorded history, the colorful and ancient stories and the teachings of our elders. We are all equally as proud of our shared Pacific roots as we are of the rich heritage that makes each one of our cultures so unique and gives us that special identity. We are from Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia - Fiji, Guam, Hawai`i, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau, American and Western Samoa, and Tonga. by blood line, by birth, marriage, cultural heritage, choice, or simply by association - but most certainly by the conviction in our hearts, minds and spirit. We are the children of the Pacific Islands is to develop and perpetuate through education, the histories, cultures, traditional and contemporary folk arts of the Pacific Islanders. Board members serve for 2 years and are eligible for renomination at the end of their terms. is governed by a Board of Directors who are representative of communities throughout several Northern California counties. PICA "Pacific Islander's Cultural Association" Visit PICA's Grants & Awards page to learn more! Over the years, PICA has offered grants or scholarships to deserving organizations and individuals that perpetuate the cultures that PICA represents. Visit PICA's Aloha Festival 2019 page to learn more about this year's festivities! Your support, whether by participating in or volunteering your time at our festival is greatly appreciated and will assist PICA in achieving its goals.Ī new video, created for us by the Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce, Northern California (HCCNC) provides an overview of who we are, and why we do what we do.ĭue to major renovations at the Presidio of San Francisco, PICA was forced to relocate and what was once known as the San Francisco Aloha Festival is now the Bay Area Aloha Festival, located in San Mateo California. PICA is comprised of interested volunteers whose mission is to develop and perpetuate through education the histories, cultures and traditions of all Pacific islanders. Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association (PICA) established in 1995 to encourage and perpetuate the cultures of the Pacific Islanders in Northern California specifically in those areas that are in the boundaries of Marin, Sacramento, Fresno, and Monterey Counties and the Pacific Ocean. Serving Pacific Islanders Throughout Northern California
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