GRPM’s Cultural Celebration.
In lieu of the GRPM’s annual Ethnic Heritage Festival, the GRPM has partnered with local organizations to celebrate various cultures from around the world, that can be found in West Michigan, through its annual Cultural Celebration. This year, the GRPM invites you to celebrate through a series of social media posts and virtual resources to enjoy storytelling, dance, and art from different cultures around the globe from the comfort of your home.
As a history, science and culture Museum, the GRPM celebrates all aspects of diversity in the Grand Rapids community and the broader world, through programming and by making the Collections as accessible as possible. Join the GRPM in celebrating the people of Grand Rapids who have brought unique traditions and values that have helped shape the culture of our community.
Watch Cultural Organization Videos.
Discover the rich traditions of various cultures by watching videos of captivating dance performances and listening to lively music sets. Enjoy this dance performance by the Chinese Association of West Michigan that highlights classic Chinese feminine beauty, expressed through their dresses, dance moves and umbrellas. Find more videos at grpm.org/ehf/
Dive into Cultural Resources.
Additionally, you can learn more about the first people who called Grand Rapids home and how they lived alongside the natural world in the Anishinabek Discovery Kit. Then, explore the GRPM’s digital Collections through a World Cultures Scavenger Hunt. to uncover the fascinating customs, beliefs and lifestyles of people from diverse cultures in our communities and around the world.
Explore Culture at the GRPM.
Journey through two special exhibits that have a primary focus on diversity and culture, Newcomers: The People of This Place which highlights the ethnic groups that have settled in the Grand Rapids area, and Anishinabek: The People of this Place which focuses on the Native American culture in the region. Both exhibits are included with general admission.
Explore culture from home! Enjoy a virtual visit to the GRPM to experience the Newcomers and Anishinabek exhibits.
Thank you to all of the GPRM’s cultural partners who provided content for the Musuem to share! Whether you’re joining the GRPM virtually or in person, there are plenty of resources available to celebrate culture every day.