UTOPIA, the United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance, is gearing up for a huge multi-day festival of culture, food, art, and entertainment that makes room for LGBTQ+ members of that community. They have re-branded their annual Hoʻolauleʻa and Lūʻau fundraiser to the much larger MANAFest which expands the former one day event to a series of events taking place over different days that begins July 28ths and extends through August 11th.
From the website:
MANAFest™ is more than a cultural celebration. It’s connecting us to our ancestors, rooting us in our culture, and preserving of the traditions that are true to our identity.
This year we celebrate, SAMOA! 
A week long festival of arts, food, fashion, culture, and so much more!
We invite you to any of our events throughout the week and celebrate with us.
Visit www.utopiawa.org/manafest for tickets and to learn more.
- Sunday, 7/28 – MANA MAI LAGI
- Monday, 7/29 – MĀFINE
- Wednesday, 7/31 – TASTE OF MANA
- Saturday, 8/3 – MANA OLA – Tickets sold separately
- Thursday, 8/8 – Sunday, 8/11 – UTOPIA QTPI Camp – Registration done separately
The QTPI Camp is FREE and takes place in Ocean Park. More deets:
Join us for the highly anticipated UTOPIA QTPI Camp 2024, building on the success of last year’s UTOPIA QTPI Camp. As we continue our journey of unity, empowerment, and cultural celebration, this year’s camp promises an even more enriching experience.
This is a FREE event with transportation, food, and accommodations provided.Logistics will be sent out as we get closer to the event date.
August 8-11, 2024
Ocean Park Camp & Retreat Center
28511 Vernon Ave
Ocean Park, WA 98640
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