Following the launch of DIWA's EPHEMERALITY exhibit at The Hoxton, we gathered at Travel Portland Visitor Center for an evening of honest conversation about the Filipino American experience in Portland.

Voices from across the community—leaders in hospitality, tech, creative fields, tourism, and marketing—explored how the community has grown and where it will go next. The conversation delved into how Filipino Americans can make a lasting mark on the city, how the community has evolved in Portland, what opportunities lie ahead, and how to support each other while creating lasting impact.

Guests from across the community came together to listen, share, and connect over light refreshments with the EPHEMERALITY exhibition on view throughout the evening.

Mannequin dressed as a historical figure with a feathered cape, striped shirt, red sash, black hat, and gold mask, displayed in a store or exhibit with wooden ceiling and bright lighting.
Display of mannequins dressed in various fashionable outfits, including a sparkly sequined jacket, a yellow hoodie with a checkered pattern, a dark jacket, and a fringed cream-colored coat, inside a store or exhibit.
Display of mannequins dressed in various outfits inside a retail store with signs indicating locations in Portland, Oregon, including PDX, Rio City, and City of Roses.
Mannequins dressed in various outfits, including a plaid fabric draped over one, inside a clothing store.
Display of mannequins dressed in creative outfits in a museum exhibit at the Bridge City Stumptown, Portland, Oregon.
Display of mannequins dressed in fashion outfits inside a store or exhibit space, with Abstract art painting on the wall in the background.
Mannequin dressed in a beige embroidered blouse, with a large straw sunhat featuring a wide brim and a ribbon, and colorful scarves, in a boutique store.
A mannequin dressed in a blue striped shirt, black shorts, a red patterned sash, and a white feathered cape, wearing a black beret and a gold reflective face mask, in a retail store with wooden decor and signage.
Display of fashionable mannequin dressed in a green jacket, white blouse, beige wide-leg pants, with a straw hat, sunglasses, and a purple scarf in a store or museum setting.
Mannequin wearing a red and black checkered blazer, olive cargo pants, and black and white platform shoes, displayed in a store or exhibition space with wooden ceiling and large digital screens in the background.
A mannequin dressed in a yellow hoodie with a black and white checkered pattern, olive green cargo pants, and a wig with black, voluminous hair, inside a store. The background shows shelves with books and a sign that reads "Bridges Stump."
Mannequin wearing a white shirt with embroidery, black pleated skirt, black hat with mesh, and a black tie, on display with a background of patterned fabric and a photo screen.
A mannequin with a shiny gold faceplate, wearing a white, sequined long-sleeve top and black pants, on display inside a store or gallery.
A mannequin with a gold face is dressed in a plaid shawl, black sweater, and jeans, standing in a modern indoor space with chairs and display screens.
Man dressed in a suit with a straw hat, gold visor mask, and scarf, standing indoors.
Display of booklets and bottles with labels for Stella brewed beer and promotional material for Divxa and Pamana.
Cupcake with yellow frosting, topped with paper wrapper, placed on a white plate on black table. A small white card with handwritten text 'BIBINGKA (6-8)' is nearby, and a pair of tongs is in front of the cupcake. A bottle and another container are p
A slice of purple and white layered cake topped with shredded coconut, on a white plate with a label reading 'SAPIN-SAPIN (GF/V)'.
A plate with a grilled chicken empanada, accompanied by a handwritten label that reads 'Chicken Empanada'.
People socializing indoors, with mannequins wearing hats and clothing in the background, and colorful abstract artwork on the wall.
A mannequin wearing a red and black tartan blazer with brown pants, a pearl necklace, and a shiny gold-colored mask in an indoor setting. A photo of a man is displayed on a nearby poster, and a colorful map or diagram is visible in the background.
Two women standing next to a mannequin wearing a straw hat and a cream-colored dress with blue scarf, reading brochures.
Person holding a pamphlet and a key clip in front of their chest, wearing a beige sweater, white shirt, and jewelry.
Two people talking in front of a mannequin with a gold mask and a red plaid jacket. One person is a woman with a black backpack, glasses, and dark hair. The other is a man with a baseball cap, plaid shirt, and holding a soda can.
Poster advertising an art exhibition titled 'Prologue to Eternity' at DIVA Pamanda, featuring a woman in modern clothing with a colorful background.
People at an art or fashion exhibit talking and smiling, with mannequins dressed in creative costumes in the background.
A mannequin dressed in traditional Filipino clothing with a gold mask, displayed as part of a fashion exhibit celebrating Filipino American History Month, with signs indicating the event is called DIWA Prologue: Ephemerality.
Mannequin dressed in light beige embroidered top, with yellow and white striped shirt, and a blue scarf, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat with decorative weaving.
A woman in a lime green dress and a man in a tie-dye jacket standing together and smiling in front of colorful abstract artwork.
A woman in a green dress and a man in a tie-dye jacket standing together in front of a colorful wall art.
Two people standing close together indoors, posing for a photo. The woman is wearing a lime green dress and the man is wearing a blue tie-dye jacket with beige pants. They are smiling and the background features colorful art with bold shapes.
A diverse group of ten people standing indoors, smiling for a photo, in front of a colorful mural with abstract black shapes and bright geometric patterns.
A diverse group of ten people standing together in front of an art mural. The mural features bold, abstract images of women, hands, and faces, with bright colors including yellow, purple, red, and black.
Woman with traditional African attire including beaded headpiece, earrings, and bracelets, sitting in front of greenery.
A woman with long black hair, glasses, wearing a black sleeveless top, laughing and gesturing with her hand while sitting on a chair against a wood-paneled wall, holding a water bottle in her lap.
A woman sitting cross-legged on a chair, smiling, wearing a beige and white jacket, denim shorts, and knee-high brown boots.
A woman wearing a traditional Indigenous headdress and a modern outfit, sitting on a black chair, smiling during an event.
Group of seven diverse women sitting on chairs, smiling and laughing during an indoor event, with a green moss wall, wooden wall, and clothing display in the background.
Two women sitting on chairs in a room with display mannequins and art on the walls
A group of diverse people seated on wooden bleachers, attentively listening in a room with colorful, abstract wall art.
A smiling man sitting on a chair with his legs crossed, wearing a brown and red fleece jacket, jeans, and white sneakers, against a green mossy background.
Woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a maroon blazer and black leather thigh-high boots, seated in a wooden-paneled room with a green moss wall behind her.
Three women sitting on a panel, engaged in a discussion. The woman in the middle is speaking, wearing a burgundy blazer and black leather skirt, with her hands gesturing. The woman on the left is wearing a striped shirt, leather pants, and white shoe
A woman with long dark hair sitting on a chair, wearing a beige jacket, black pants, and black boots, holding a water bottle, and engaged in a conversation.
Three people sitting on a stage in front of a green moss wall. The woman on the left has dark hair in a bun, wears a patterned gray and black top with large gray puffed sleeves, and has a colorful beaded hairpiece. The man in the middle has short dar
A lively indoor art exhibition with mannequins dressed in fashionable clothing, colorful abstract wall murals, and people socializing and viewing the artwork.
Group of people socializing at an art gallery with colorful abstract paintings on the walls.
A group of diverse people smiling and chatting at a social gathering or event, with mannequins and other attendees in the background.
A man with short black hair, a beard, and tan skin is standing indoors, holding a can, and smiling slightly. He is wearing a colorful, patterned jacket over a white shirt, with beige pants. In the background, there are mannequins dressed in colorful
A mannequin dressed in an olive green jacket with a white shirt, decorated with a blue neckerchief, a large woven straw hat, a shiny golden face, and a small glass ornament hanging from the jacket.
Mannequin dressed in a blue and white striped shirt, white feathered cape, red and black patterned sash, black head covering, and shiny golden face, on display indoors.
Close-up of a fabric or garment with a sparkling, iridescent sequin design, and a label that reads "Coperni Fashion, Designed in Paris."