let us enrich each others' lives through understanding and enjoying the traditional ways of our homelands.When the Vault opened in spring 2019, it was a splashy power lunch and cocktail scene at the base of the 555 California skyscraper in the FiDi (or the former Bank of America Building, as this writer’s old man still calls it). So that we may contribute some of the spirit of paradise to the lifestyle of our new homeland - and we certainly desire to do that - we want to support and promote ways that will provide us with the opportunity to learn, to refresh and continue to grow in our cultural heritage. We feel the danger of being absorbed, of losing the roots and continuity of our original cultural identity. While also contributing to it, we have become a part of the fabric of the west coast way of life. many of our family members have come to the US mainland, and especially here to Northern California, for several generations now. What makes the crowning difference are the ways and the spirit of the people, our people, to whom these islands will always be home. The timeless beauty of our islands alone, however, do not make it so. Most Pacific islands are precious sun-drenched emeralds in the boundless expanse of the ocean, where life can be paradise on earth.
we will maintain our cultural identity by continuing together to keep alive and strong the nurturing bonds of our heritage for our children. 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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