Spirited Away w/ Nori De Vega

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When
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Cost: $15
Where
3530 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97202

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Join Nori De Vega (@nomnom_nori) for a special Spirited Away screening in Japanese with subtitles. In advance of the film, join her at THE END at 5:30 p.m. for a special cocktail inspired by the film.

ON SCREEN: Spirited Away 

2001. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Runtime: 2hr 15min. Rated PG.

In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents.

ON STAGE: Nori De Vega (@nomnom_nori)

Norievelle (Nori) De Vega was born in Manila, Philippines, and currently lives with her husband and two Basenjis in Portland. Her immediate family originally immigrated to Reno, Nevada, in the 90s before everyone else, but Nori decided to relocate back abroad in the early 2000s. Nori spent her formative years in the US during the school year and in Manila during winter and summer breaks. Her passion for food comes from traveling all over the globe since she was a baby and her affinity to connect with other cultures through cuisine. Nori is a small-business advocate, tastemaker, and trusted voice in the food, wine, and hospitality space. She’s the founder of Tikim, a collective that focuses on the advancement and celebration of Filipino cuisine and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Find her on Instagram @nomnom_nori