Be a Pacific Island Cultural Station Host at the 13th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kickoff!

Educate, Inspire, and Get Paid to Share Your Culture!

The 13th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kickoff is a vibrant and immersive cultural celebration, bringing together 5,000–8,000 attendees to honor the rich diversity of Pacific Island cultures. As a Pacific Island Cultural Station Host, you will play a key role in educating, engaging, and connecting attendees with the history, traditions, and customs of the Pacific Islands—all while earning a $150 stipend for your participation!

📅 Event Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
🌐 Website: www.pik2ar.org/upihm

What is a Pacific Island Cultural Station Host?

A Cultural Station Host is a knowledgeable and passionate representative of a Pacific Island nation who leads an interactive educational station inside the Pacific Island Cultural Station. Each host brings their heritage to life through storytelling, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, allowing attendees to experience the similarities and differences between Pacific Island cultures in an engaging and authentic way.

Why Become a Cultural Station Host?

🌺 Celebrate & Preserve Pacific Island Heritage – Share your traditions and customs to ensure they are passed down to future generations.

🌍 Educate & Engage the Community – Help attendees understand the rich history, values, and cultural identity of your Pacific Island nation through an interactive learning experience.

💰 Earn a $150 Stipend – Your time and expertise are valued! Cultural Station Hosts receive a $150 stipend for their participation.

🤝 Foster Unity & Connection – Showcase how Pacific Island cultures are both unique and interconnected, helping bridge understanding between different communities.

🌟 Be a Leader & Cultural Ambassador – Represent your heritage with pride while inspiring others to explore and appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Islands.

What Can a Cultural Station Include?

🎭 Traditional Arts & Crafts – Lei-making, tapa cloth painting, weaving, wood carving, tattoo art, or other traditional crafts.
🎶 Music & Dance – Teach traditional songs, chants, drumming, or basic dance movements.
🍍 Food & Agriculture – Explain the significance of traditional foods, demonstrate how to prepare dishes, or showcase native plants and farming techniques.
📜 History & Storytelling – Share oral traditions, legends, genealogy, and the historical migration of Pacific Islanders.
⚓ Navigation & Canoe Culture – Teach about the wayfinding techniques of Polynesian voyagers and the significance of the ocean.
💬 Language & Customs – Introduce key phrases in your island’s language, explain traditional greetings, or share cultural etiquette.

What You Need to Know:

✅ You Must Be Located Inside the Pacific Island Cultural Station – All hosts will be stationed in a designated area dedicated to cultural education.
✅ One Table & Two Chairs Are Provided – Each host will have space to set up their materials and engage with attendees.
✅ Interactive & Engaging Presentation – Hands-on activities are encouraged to make learning fun and meaningful for attendees of all ages.
✅ Materials & Setup – We encourage hosts to bring visual aids, artifacts, or materials to help illustrate their station’s theme (limited funding may be available for materials).
✅ Commitment to the Event – Cultural Station Hosts should be available for the full event duration and willing to engage with attendees throughout the evening.

How to Apply:

Register here if Interested in hosting a Pacific Island Cultural Station at the Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kickoff and earning a $100 stipend.

📢 Join us in preserving, celebrating, and sharing Pacific Island heritage with our community!

13th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick Off