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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!

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Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

Join Lan Su to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In partnership with more than 20 local cultural organizations, performers, and artists, we explore the history, traditions, and arts that make up the rich cultural tapestry of AANHPI. Enjoy a display of traditional outfits, cultural performances, vendors from local AANHPI […]

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Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit

AANHPI Heritage Month
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

Regular hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday, May 2 hours: 12:00-6:30 PM (Last entry at 6:00 PM daily) Clothing is a powerful expression of culture, reflecting history, identity, and tradition through form, color, and pattern. Threading Together brings together traditional attire from local AANHPI community members, each piece offering a window into lived experience […]

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Cultural Immersion Saturday: India

AANHPI Heritage Month
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

Each Saturday in May highlights a unique AANHPI culture, with community partners taking the lead on experiences, performances, and vendors to showcase their heritage. Join us Saturday, May 16, as Kalabharathi School of Dance brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Indian culture. Schedule of Events TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 6:00 PMFood & Retail VendorsSilSila The Flaming […]

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Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life

AANHPI Heritage Month
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

Explore intricate fabric installations by Limei Lai, a Portland-based Chinese American artist. In her own words: “On top of a chaotic, messy, tangled, frayed, knotted forest of seemingly random threads, tapestry finds order and beauty, much like art and life.”

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Indian Saree Dressing Demonstration

AANHPI Heritage Month
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

The beautiful saree, a traditional garment worn by Indian women, reflects India’s rich history, culture, and aesthetic heritage.In this demonstration, a saree specialist will show how to wear a sari properly and elegantly, while also explaining the role of the saree in Indian tradition and its cultural significance. Meet the Community Partner: Kalabharathi School of […]

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Kolam: Indian House Decorating

AANHPI Heritage Month
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
AANHPI Heritage Month

“Kolam” is a traditional form of Indian folk art, originally created as decorative patterns drawn at the entrance of homes. These intricate designs were intended to form a symbolic maze that would trap evil spirits and prevent them from entering the house.In this art and craft activity, visitors will have the opportunity to experience and […]

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