Northwest Folklife is excited host a community gathering to present the 2025 Cultural Focus: IKIGAI. Derived from the Japanese words “Iki” (life) and “Gai” (worth living), Ikigai invites us to embrace an intuitive journey, one that encourages us to navigate life’s complexities and, eventually, challenging us to find and embrace our true purpose, considering both intimate and social dimensions of life. It’s about showing up authentically, trusting the process, and allowing your purpose to come into view, often when you least expect it.

Come see the beautiful collaborative artwork of King Khazm and Toka Valu as we unveil our 54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival Poster.

Musical performance by Djeliyah Band Djeliyah Band followed by a community jam!

Say ‘hi’ to the Directors, Ben Hunter and Reese Tanimura, the NW Folklife staff and Board members.

Open to the public. Donations to Northwest Folklife welcome!