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Paradise of Samoa dance troupe raises cultural awareness, teaches confidence
Tasi Keener has spent around 18 years sharing her Samoan culture with the Salem and Keizer area through Polynesian dance troupe Paradise of Samoa. Keener wanted to raise cultural awareness in the community and now plans to start a new festival to support local Pacific Islander artists.
PHOTOS: Dancers at World Beat light up Riverfront Park
With a focus on the Philippines, the 2023 World Beat festival brought dancers from all over the world to the stage in Salem, with fire dancers starring in the Saturday night finale.