Finding Peace: 1st Annual Korean Heritage Festival
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:30-8:00pm
Woodward Middle School
Bainbridge Island
Free Admission
Must Register to Attend.
In partnership with Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA), Arts Humanities Bainbridge (AHB), and SolJoy, we proudly present the 1st Annual Korean Heritage Night in the history of Kitsap County and Bainbridge Island.
Experience gems of Korean culture in this showcase highlighting the best of ancient Korean traditions from martial arts and meditation to modern-day music, hip hop, and mindfulness led by local youth, families, and community leaders.
Also celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, the unifying theme “Finding Peace” flows through this unforgettable evening as you ride the “K-Wave,” a phenomenon born from remarkable resilience redefining Asian American culture today.
Admission: Free with Registration. Donations Welcome.
100% of donations give direct access to underserved leaders for wellness and mindfulness scholarships provided by the 501(c)3 SolJoy Peaceful Warriors.
BE PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING.
Join Us and Boldly Celebrate Culture and Heritage.
A Cultural Showcase
FEATURING LOCAL PERFORMERS
- Morning Star Korean Cultural Center Drummers and Dancers
- Pacific Fusion Taekwondo Gold Medal & National Grand Champions Student Athletes
- Dahnmudo and Qigong with Sakai Culture Club
- Nobel Peace Prize Winner Han Kang Poetry Reading
- Hanbook Fashion Show by Morning Star
- Bainbridge Dance Center Hip Hop Students
- BIMA featured artist Bella Kim’s Arirang 2.0
Finding Peace: 1st Annual Korean Heritage Night is a powerful showcase celebrating Korean culture while promoting mental well-being. This event is more than just a celebration—it’s a historic event as the first Korean Heritage Night on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Many leaders from historically excluded communities work on the front lines of change, yet they lack access to wellness tools that prevent burnout. Without these resources, they can’t continue their work.
Join us in preserving culture, promoting peace, and funding life-changing wellness programs. Your donation ensures they receive the training needed to sustain their impact and uplift their communities.
Every dollar donated at Korean Heritage Night funds leadership scholarships for wellness and mindfulness training to stay resilient in any situation, especially in today’s climate.
Thank You to Our Partners
Bainbridge Arts and Humanities
Bainbridge Creative District
Bainbridge Dance Center
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Campfire Legend Videography
Citizen Sister – Stephanie Reese
Morning Star Korean Cultural Center
Kitsap Community Foundation
Pacific Fusion Martial Arts
SolJoy Peaceful Warriors
Ways to Engage
VOLUNTEER
There are many opportunities to support this event day of and prior to the event.
- Day of Event: Supporting performers backstage, registration and ticketing, liason with vendors and venue, etc.
- Pre-Event: Marketing & Communications, Social Media, Media and Press, Logistics, Ticketing, Graphic Design, etc.
- Post Event: Evaluations, Communications, next steps after the event to continue community, etc.
Contact our awesome volunteer coordinator Jaclyn Chao at jaclyn.chao@gmail.com for spots left or to discuss any creative ideas you may have to contribute!
SHARE
Spread the word about the event. Let media know this is about boldy celebrating and honoring Korean American Heritage at the intersection of mental health awareness.
- Share the flyer by posting them locally in your community or forward this website link to friends
- Make a night of it! Attend the event with loved ones!
- Share this event’s message of finding peace on socials or by word of mouth #FindingPeace #KoreanHeritageNight #AANHPIHeritage
PARTNER
If you want to sponsor food, stage setting, or something else, let us know what you have in mind!
- Organize a team social gathering to enjoy this packed show!
- Source or provide food for performers and for attendees or any of the other Asian Arts and Heritage Festival that’s part of this event.
- Support the cause of mental health and cultural heritage as a team fundraiser for your employee group
YOUR DONATION IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Made possible by and thank you to our Fiscal Sponsor Angels for Angels EIN 27- 5180670
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