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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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Cultural Immersion Saturday: China

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 23, as Oregon Chinese Coalition brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Chinese culture. TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 6:00 PMFood & Retail VendorsBeijing Bro, Little Beijing, Seremony Pavilion, & […]

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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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Ancient Currency Rubbing Workshop

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

Did you know China was the first civilization in the world to use paper currency? As early as the Song Dynasty, paper money was already in circulation more than 600 years before it appeared in the West. In this hands on workshop, visitors will explore the history of ancient Chinese currency and discover how money […]

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Tea Ceremony Demonstration

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

Experience the beauty and tradition of Chinese tea culture through a guided Tea Ceremony Demonstration. This interactive session includes an introduction to Chinese tea traditions, a live tea brewing demonstration, and the opportunity to sample a selection of Chinese teas. Learn about the history, techniques, and meaning behind the tea ceremony while enjoying the flavors […]

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Calligraphy Demonstration with Wei Li

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

Renowned calligraphy artist Wei Li will present a live calligraphy demonstration and introduction to the art form. During the session, visitors will also could experience Chinese brush writing and calligraphy themselves. Meet the Community Partner: The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces […]

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CANCELED – Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration

Weekly Cultural Experiences
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland

Explore the flavors of home with culinary expert Anna in a Chinese cooking demonstration featuring simple, authentic dishes. 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Every 2nd Saturday, May 23 – December 12, 2026 *Note: The May 23 program has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the program partner. Food in Chinese culture is more […]

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Calligraphy Experience

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

Experience the art of Chinese calligraphy through a hands-on cultural activity led by OCC volunteers. Visitors will learn the basics of traditional Chinese brush writing and have the opportunity to practice calligraphy themselves in an interactive and welcoming setting. Meet the Community Partner: The Phoenix Hanfu Society was established earlier this year (2023) by a […]

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Chinese YoYo Demonstration

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

The diabolo (also called Yo-Yo in China) is a traditional Chinese folk toy and also a performance prop. It is spun rapidly using a string to perform tossing tricks and dance-like movements. Visitors are invited to watch a diabolo performance and try simple diabolo techniques themselves. Meet the Community Partner: The Dragonfly Diabolo Team was formed […]

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Yang Qin Demonstration

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

Discover the unique sound of the yangqin, a traditional Chinese hammered string instrument known for its bright and delicate tone. Played with slender bamboo beaters, the yangqin has long been an important part of Chinese folk orchestras, opera accompaniment, and traditional cultural performances. Join us for a live demonstration to experience the instrument up close […]

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Calligraphy Demonstration with Wei Li

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

Renowned calligraphy artist Wei Li will present a live calligraphy demonstration and introduction to the art form. During the session, visitors will also could experience Chinese brush writing and calligraphy themselves. Meet the Community Partner: The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces […]

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Hanfu Showcase

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

A Hanfu showcase and fashion walk presented by the OCC Hanfu Team, featuring introductions, demonstrations, and interactive activities with the audience. Meet the Community Partner: The Phoenix Hanfu Society was established earlier this year (2023) by a group of local students. It is a community-based team with the objective of promoting understanding of Chinese culture […]

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Rubik’s Cube Activity

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

Traditional Chinese folk toys and games have long been enjoyed as playful ways to encourage creativity, problem solving, and imagination. Join us for a fun and interactive Rubik’s Cube demonstration where visitors can watch different solving techniques, learn basic strategies, and explore the challenge behind this classic puzzle game. Guests are also welcome to try […]

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