Celebrating
CELEBRATING BECAUSE WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER
We are a group of Venezuelan immigrants and Oregonians, but we also represent a myriad of nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds. One thing we all have in common is that we love the intricacies of Venezuelan culture and work to keep it alive in our daily life in Oregon.
Between 2015 and 2020, the Venezuelan population in Oregon grew 18%, resulting in roughly 1,500 Venezuelans. According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there are 1,700 Venezuelans residing in the State. While Oregon is not home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans, the population is steadily growing because Venezuelans are on top of the list of nationalities requesting asylum in the United States. By the numbers, Venezuelans are not a "majority" Latino culture in Oregon -- but we represent a beautiful culture and we aspire to celebrate and share our Venezolanidad.
Our cultural events have been designed to increase the visibility of the Latino/Hispanic population, highlight the Venezuelan community, and celebrate Venezuela's unique history, culture, and identity in Oregon. Venezuela's Voice in Oregon aims to authentically and intentionally create connections and build relationships with other communities of color. We do this by organizing inclusive gatherings, parties, and festivals to educate the public about Venezuelan culture. We offer opportunities for cultural connections via folk art, fine art, and music -- with the end of building solidarity with our fellow BIPOC artists, and letting them express their voices through artistic mediums. We also believe in offering inclusive and welcoming spaces that represent community voices, build pathways, and foster a sense of belonging in nature.
The more we share, the more we reverberate hope for a stronger Venezuela and a stronger local community. Read about our accomplishments to date.
Between 2015 and 2020, the Venezuelan population in Oregon grew 18%, resulting in roughly 1,500 Venezuelans. According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there are 1,700 Venezuelans residing in the State. While Oregon is not home to the largest concentration of Venezuelans, the population is steadily growing because Venezuelans are on top of the list of nationalities requesting asylum in the United States. By the numbers, Venezuelans are not a "majority" Latino culture in Oregon -- but we represent a beautiful culture and we aspire to celebrate and share our Venezolanidad.
Our cultural events have been designed to increase the visibility of the Latino/Hispanic population, highlight the Venezuelan community, and celebrate Venezuela's unique history, culture, and identity in Oregon. Venezuela's Voice in Oregon aims to authentically and intentionally create connections and build relationships with other communities of color. We do this by organizing inclusive gatherings, parties, and festivals to educate the public about Venezuelan culture. We offer opportunities for cultural connections via folk art, fine art, and music -- with the end of building solidarity with our fellow BIPOC artists, and letting them express their voices through artistic mediums. We also believe in offering inclusive and welcoming spaces that represent community voices, build pathways, and foster a sense of belonging in nature.
The more we share, the more we reverberate hope for a stronger Venezuela and a stronger local community. Read about our accomplishments to date.
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20 community eventsPotlucks, catered meals, piñatas, baseball games, dances, movies, and concerts.
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2,400 Venezuelans connected
To date, we have connected around 2,400 Venezuelans in and around Oregon
March 2023:
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March 2022:
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March 2021:
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August 2019:
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August 2018:
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