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SUMMARY:Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life
DESCRIPTION:On display through June 21\, 2026 | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nExplore 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.” \n\n\n\nThis installation is in collaboration with the Many Bridges exhibition at Blackfish Gallery running through May 30.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Installation\n\n\n\nSeries 1: Indoor black and white embroidery work\n\n\n\nThis series of works are reflections of my past. Thinking about intergenerational communication and cultural conflict. The narratives are quite clear on the composition of the work\, while the underlining thoughts are the daily constant practice of do and undo cultural learnings.  \n\n\n\nSeries 2: Outdoor colorful embroidery work\n\n\n\nThis series of work is made with the idea of we situate ourselves in a safe\, soft place for trust and connection. The artist’s hope is that these mini sculptures can accompany the trees\, can dance in the wind\, and can sing if humans shake them\, move them to a different place\, or dance with them. They have a little red heart in them that is ready to sing and dance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEngage with the Artist — Childhood Play Memory Exchange\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10 | 3-5 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nArtist Limei Lai invites the community to contribute to the installation by sharing a moment of your childhood play. Place your memory in one of the fabric pieces hanging in the Scholar’s Courtyard as a temporary home\, then they’ll go to Blackfish Gallery to be hung under a swing and create a communal sculpture. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Statement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeaving experiences of her 30 years in China and 15 years in the U.S.\, Limei makes textile pieces about connections and communications. The idea is that memory exchange creates a present communication. It exists in time\, makes space\, constructs identity\, and situates us in a closer connection. She believes that we all have a burning kind heart in us that could share some warmth by creating a communal moment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/limei-lai-art-show-temperature-in-life-2/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Art,Free with admission or membership
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SUMMARY:AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a display of traditional outfits\, cultural performances\, vendors from local AANHPI communities\, educational talks\, and demonstrations while learning all about these different cultures and traditions. We hope everyone will join us in celebrating our cultural diversity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured AANHPI Heritage Month Experiences\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreading Together – AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit\n\n\n\nThrough June 21 \n\n\n\nStep into the stories behind cultural dress. Threading Together features traditional outfits from local AANHPI community members\, each reflecting the history\, meaning\, and identity woven into every detail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreading Together Show & Tell — Fridays\, 1-4 PM\n\n\n\nMay 8: Korea | May 15: The Philippines | May 22: China | May 29: Japan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life\n\n\n\nThrough June 21 \n\n\n\nExplore 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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Invitation: Childhood Play Memory Exchange\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10\, 3-5 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOregon Rises Above Hate (ORAH) Presents: Free Admission Day at Lan Su\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 2 | 12:00-6:00 PM \n\n\n\nSince 2021\, Lan Su Chinese Garden has partnered with community leaders to host an annual gathering that fosters resilience and unity—sharing resources\, amplifying community groups\, raising awareness\, and celebrating the diversity of the AANHPI community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural Immersion Saturdays\n\n\n\nMay 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM \n\n\n\nIn partnership with local organizations\, AANHPI cultures come to life through performances\, talks\, and interactive activities for the whole family. \n\n\n\n\n\nMay 9: Vietnam | May 16: India | May 23: China | May 30: Pacific Islanders \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMother’s Day at Lan Su\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\nMake this Mother’s Day unforgettable at Lan Su\, with a day filled with blossoms\, tea\, and cultural experiences. From plant sales and special tea tastings to hands-on activities\, you can bring home more than just memories! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Sale\n\n\n\n\n\nTea Tasting (Sold Out)\n\n\n\n\n\nCorsage Making\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCard Making\n\n\n\n\n\nChinese Sing-Along\n\n\n\n\n\nFloral Photo Op\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInner Mongolia Art Theatre\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 | 1:00-3:00 PM \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in several unique disciplines of Inner Mongolia Art Theatre\, such as music\, dance\, opera\, drama\, and acrobatics. Don’t miss this leading performing arts company from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China—at Lan Su for one day only! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrouching Tiger\, Hidden Dragon 臥虎藏龍 (35mm) – Benefit Screening at Hollywood Theatre\n\n\n\n*SOLD OUT* Friday\, May 15 | 7:30-10:00 PM \n\n\n\nAng Lee’s iconic film returns to the big screen in support of Lan Su Chinese Garden. Prior to the film\, guests will be treated to an exciting demonstration by Summit Wushu Academy. Don’t miss this one-night-only experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaste of Home\, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 23 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nJoin a Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna Xu. Learn how to use locally sourced ingredients to create simple\, authentic homestyle dishes that capture the true flavors of home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/aanhpi-heritage-month-celebrate-our-stories/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Family Fun,Free with admission or membership,Music,Performances & Demos
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SUMMARY:Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Regular hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday\, May 2 hours: 12:00-6:30 PM (Last entry at 6:00 PM daily) \n\n\n\nClothing 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 and cultural heritage. \n\n\n\nFeaturing garments from Sāmoa\, China\, Japan\, Korea\, India\, Cambodia\, and the Philippines\, the exhibition highlights the richness and diversity of AANHPI cultural expression. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThreading Together Show & Tell\n\n\n\nDates: Fridays in May; 1:00–4:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin us for special interactive sessions connected to Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit. Meet cultural representatives\, explore the stories behind traditional garments\, and discover how clothing reflects identity\, heritage\, and artistry. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Sessions:\n\n\n\nMay 8: Korea \n\n\n\nMay 15: The Philippines \n\n\n\nMay 22: China \n\n\n\nMay 29: Japan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/threading-together-aanhpi-traditional-attire-exhibit/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Free with admission or membership
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SUMMARY:Cultural Immersion Saturday: Pacific Islanders
DESCRIPTION:Each Saturday in May highlights a unique AANHPI culture\, with community partners taking the lead on experiences\, performances\, and vendors to showcase their heritage. \n\n\n\nJoin us Saturday\, May 30\, as Teva Oriata brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Pacific Islander cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\nTimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 4:30 PMFood & Retail VendorsTeva Oriata\, Manoa Shave Ice\, Custom Mirror Tatau\,  & Kiss of Polynesia 11:00 AMCultural PerformanceTeva Oriata – Hula (Hawaii)11:30 AM to 12:15 PMCulture CornerCultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop1:00 PMCultural PerformanceTeva Oriata – Tahitian (Tahiti)1:30 PM to 2:00 PMCulture CornerCultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!2:30 PM to 3:00 PMCulture CornerCultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific3:00 PMCultural PerformanceTeva Oriata – Siva and Māori (Sāmoa and New Zealand)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Community Partner:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeva Oriata is a Tahitian dance school founded from Angie’s dream to share the beauty and passion of Tahitian culture with the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon\, it stands out in a region with few traditional pupu ori groups. \n\n\n\nAccompanied by the rhythms of pahu drums and toere\, students learn both the technique and cultural traditions of Tahitian dance\, including costume making and language. Rooted in the spirit of arofa or aloha\, the school fosters respect\, connection\, and a strong sense of dance feti’i\, or family\, while helping students build strength\, discipline\, and confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/cultural-immersion-saturday-pacific-islanders/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Free with admission or membership
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SUMMARY:Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In Hawaiʻi\, a lei—and in Tahiti\, a hei—is a handmade adornment given as an expression of love and connection. Traditionally crafted by binding fresh flowers and foliage with natural fibers\, lei are worn on the po‘o (head) or ‘a‘i (neck)\, carrying the care and intention of the maker.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn the art of lei wili\, a wrapping and binding technique using raffia. We’ll explore different styles of lei and guide you step by step through the lei wili method. All materials will be provided to create a small wristlet so you can learn the technique. If you’d like to make a full lei po‘o\, you’re welcome to bring your own flowers or greenery. Many beautiful options can be found right here in the Pacific Northwest\, including wild daisies\, rhododendrons\, and ferns. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/types-of-lei-and-lei-wili-workshop/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Free with admission or membership,Learning
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SUMMARY:Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Islands of Tahiti through music. In ‘Ori Tahiti\, the drums are the heartbeat of the dance\, guiding every movement and bringing the story to life. Polynesian culture and history are preserved and passed down through dance\, with the rhythms and traditional instruments of the islands giving them voice. The to‘ere (log drum) is one of the most recognizable and distinctive instruments in Polynesia\, with each island group offering its own unique style of playing. Come learn foundational pehe (rhythms) and discover your sense of timing and flow. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/cultural-activity-sharing-native-culture-through-music/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Free with admission or membership
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Explore the tradition of tatau (tattoo) across the Pacific Islands\, where body marking is more than adornment—it reflects identity\, genealogy\, and connection to culture. In places like Sāmoa\, Tahiti\, Hawaiʻi\, and Aotearoa\, tatau carries deep cultural meaning and responsibility. This talk will highlight the significance\, symbolism\, and regional differences of tatau\, while also touching on the impacts of colonization and the powerful revival of these practices today. Join us to gain a deeper appreciation of tatau as a living expression of heritage and identity across the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\nFree Lan Su Parking\n\n\n\nThere is free first come\, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
URL:https://lansugarden.org/event/cultural-talk-tatau-across-the-pacific/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:AANHPI Heritage Month,Free with admission or membership
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