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From free events to splurges, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the year of the Fire Horse.
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with SCH and the Portland Cantonese Play + Learn Group! Enjoy lantern and horse crafts, treats, a DYI photo booth and a lion dance performed by the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance Group. Space for the lion dance is limited; be sure to reserve your spot! Editor’s note: […]
Listen to Dr. Jerry Lin play the erhu, an enchanting Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument. After the performance, Dr. Lin will answer questions about the erhu and traditional Chinese music.
Listen to great titles and sing along to silly songs with bookseller Matilda and celebrate Lunar New Year with Green Bean Books!
Drop in for a special craft celebrating the Lunar New Year. Ages 2+.
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]
Experience the joy of creating beautiful traditional Asian decorations and play fun games while learning about the 2026 zodiac animal, the Horse. This exciting program welcomes participants of all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Have you ever wondered why Chinese people display red items and set off fireworks during Lunar New Year? Join a Lan Su storyteller for a fun Lunar New Year storytime for the whole family, with lively storytelling and playful puppets that spark imagination and bring the story to life! Suitable for all ages. Saturdays | […]
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Saturday, February 21 | 11am to 2pm Save the date! Welcome the Year of the Horse with an unforgettable day of family-friendly fun, kicking off with a vibrant Lion Dance at 11am in the Village Green! Visit Bridgeport Village website for more details.
Enjoy live music, traditional áo dài performances, lion dances and food vendors serving Vietnamese favorites in Clackamas, hosted by the Vietnamese Community of Oregon. Event starts at 11am and is free!
Welcome the new year with plenty of good fortune! This year, we'll be celebrating the Year of the Horse. The celebration will kick off with a vibrant lion dance performance by the White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance at noon. Enjoy family-friendly crafts, such as a horse New Year card, paper collage lantern, and buttons […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Bring in the Year of the Horse with an afternoon of incredible performances: 1:00 pm Korean Dance / Oregon Korean Performing Arts 1:30 pm Folk Songs / Rulin Xiu, singer 2:00 pm Line Dances / Vietnamese Seniors Social Club 2:30 pm Lion Dance / International Lion Dance
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
The library will celebrate Lunar New Year with events and reading recommendations in February. The main celebration is at Midland Library on February 21. Enjoy lion dance from the White Lotus team, be in awe of the art of Wushu from Summit Wushu Academy, do crafts and more!
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
FEB 22 - FREE EVENT - 1:30-5:00 - We are excited to be hosting the City of Hillsboro’s Lunar New Year Celebration this year. We’ve been talking about it for so long, we’re starting to go HORSE! We will offer a range of crafts celebrating cultures from across Asia, including China, Korea, and Vietnam. Around […]
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
Join the zodiac icons of the Year of the Horse in friendly, miniature form. In Chinese culture, horses represent adventure, freedom, and strength. Feel their spirit come alive at Lan Su every Friday during Lunar New Year! Opening Day on February 17 will feature a special zodiac animals ceremony with one of last year’s incredible […]
Experience a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration you won’t find anywhere else in Portland! Lan Su glows in the evenings with stunning lantern sculptures, a magical zodiac animals light show, and an illuminated Dragon Dance procession. 5:30–7:00 PM & 7:30–9:00 PM Every Wednesday–Sunday, February 18 – March 1, 2026 | Separate Tickets Required Lan Su Members […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year with hands-on creativity the whole family can enjoy! Lan Su Chinese Garden's Family Craft Activities invite kids and adults alike to explore traditional art forms and cultural symbols through fun, interactive projects. From folding simple paper lanterns to creating vibrant Nian Hua (年畫) woodblock prints, each session offers a way to […]
Have you ever wondered why Chinese people display red items and set off fireworks during Lunar New Year? Join a Lan Su storyteller for a fun Lunar New Year storytime for the whole family, with lively storytelling and playful puppets that spark imagination and bring the story to life! Suitable for all ages. Saturdays | […]
Head to Washington Square to celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional crafts, arts and performances, and make a wish on the Wishing Tree! Performance Schedule (TBD).
The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair is held annually at the Oregon Convention Center. Established by the Portland Chinese Times and operated in collaboration by the PCT, Portland Art & Cultural Center and Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, this one day event draws thousands of people of all ages to enjoy cultural entertainment, food, shopping and […]
Soak in the graceful movement and exciting performances of local cultural groups, including: Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe, International School Portland Chinese Track, Hua Yuan Art Group, Lighting Hand, Mulan Drum Team, Portland Chinese Dance Troupe, Vietnamese Community Of Clark County, YZ Dance Studio, MeiGui Wellness Choir, and Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with fun activities for the whole family at Lakeridge High School! 12:00 - 2:00 pm – Upper Gym Banh mi from Vina Deli and Chinese food such as noodles and egg rolls available for purchase Arts and crafts from local vendors available for purchase Kids can decorate red […]
Enjoy traditional lion dance performances by Portland Lee’s Association and White Lotus Foundation throughout Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration. Don’t miss the whimsical enjoyment these playful lions bring to guests of all ages as they make their way through the garden! Opening Day: Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 9:45AM Saturdays & Sundays | Feb. 21, 22, […]
Fun for the whole family! Celebrate the year of the horse Saturday, February 28th at Garden Home Recreation Center. This FREE public event hosted in partnership with the Vietnamese American Veterans & Families will feature: Multiple lion and dragon dances, cultural dances, martial arts demos, Taiko Portland Drummers, and Lucky Red Envelopes from 4 – 6 pm. […]
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