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SUMMARY:Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival 
DESCRIPTION:July 3 – August 22\, 2026 \n\n\n\nCelebrate the beauty and versatility of lotus at Lan Su Chinese Garden during Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival this summer. Enjoy garden walks\, an art and plant showcase\, hands-on activities\, and more as we honor this iconic flower. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Festival Experiences\n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone\n\n\n\nPlant Lovers\n\n\n\nFamilies\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\n\nEveryone Will Love It\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Loh — Lurking\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 1 | 1:00-2:00 PM \n\n\n\nJoin featured artist Tim Loh for a casual artist conversation featuring a live demonstration\, stories behind the creative process\, and an interactive Q&A. Discover the inspiration behind the artwork and connect with the artist in an intimate setting. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Talk Series: Artist Conversations with Natasha Rauf\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 15 | 1:00-2:00 PM \n\n\n\nLearn about Natasha’s background and evolution as an artist\, and dive into her current exploration of South Asian cultural themes with a live demonstration. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lotus Market\n\n\n\nJuly 24-26 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM \n\n\n\nShop lotus-inspired art\, accessories\, home decor\, treats\, and more brought in by community vendors. Plus\, take home your very own lotus to grow from Lan Su’s plant sale! \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Among Lotus\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, July 9 – August 20 | 3:30-5:30 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful afternoon surrounded by blooming lotus ponds and experience live guzheng performances from the garden’s waterside pavilions and bridges. \n\n\n\n\nListen With Us\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration: Lotus\n\n\n\nSaturdays\, July 11 & August 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nIn Chinese cuisine\, every part of the lotus is useful. Lotus flowers\, leaves\, seeds\, and roots are all popular summer ingredients. Help beat the summer heat with the sweet\, unique flavors and refreshing qualities of the lotus! \n\n\n\n\n\nBest for Gardeners & Plant-Lovers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Plant Sale by Lan Su\n\n\n\nJuly 24 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Free to accessMember Early Access: Friday\, July 24 | 9-10 AM \n\n\n\nStart your own lotus collection at home! Our horticulturists are excited to offer five varieties of lotus for sale\, alongside expert advice on cultivation. \n\n\n\n\nPreview Plants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Tour: The Lotus of Lan Su\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, July 9 – August 20 | 3-4 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nJoin a Lan Su gardener for a one-hour guided exploration of the garden’s one-of-a-kind lotus collection. \n\n\n\n\nFind a Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Talk Series: Cultivation\n\n\n\nSaturdays\, July 11 & August 8  | 1-2 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nThis talk will share must-know tips and practical advice from seasoned lotus growers in Lan Su Chinese Garden’s horticulture team. \n\n\n\n\nFind a Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Talk Series: Medicine\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 18  | 1-2 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nIn traditional Chinese medicine\, the lotus is known as a gentle and cooling herbal ingredient. Join us to learn from a Chinese medicine practitioner\, Carmen Chin\, about the healing properties and traditional uses of the lotus.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn With Carmen\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat for Kids & Families\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStory Time: Ne Zha (哪吒) the Lotus Warrior\n\n\n\nTuesdays\, July 7 – August 18 | 12-1 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nJoin our story time session to discover how Ne Zha (哪吒)—the most famous child hero in Chinese mythology—was reborn from a lotus flower and gained even greater magical powers! \n\n\n\n\nJoin Story Time\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake Your Own Paper Lotus\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 4; Mondays\, July 6-27 & August 3-17 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Free with admission or membership \n\n\n\nInspired by the pink lotus flowers and lush green leaves floating across Lan Su’s Lake Zither\, this hands-on activity invites you to create your own beautiful paper lotus to take home. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor the Dedicated Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteep & Paint: Lotus\n\n\n\nFridays\, July 17\, 31\, & August 14 | 2-5 PM | Separate tickets required \n\n\n\nLearn the lotus plant up close from a Lan Su gardener\, enjoy a sampling of seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse\, and join an Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA) instructor for a guided art project inspired by the featured plant. Mediums vary by instructor. Seats are limited and sell out every time! \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Impressions: Ceramic Art in the Garden\n\n\n\nMonday Class: July 27 & August 3 [OR] Thursday Class: July 30 & August 6 | 2-4 PM | Separate tickets required \n\n\n\nCreate a one-of-a-kind ceramic lotus bowl using real lotus leaves from Lan Su’s own water lotus collection. This two-part\, hands-on workshop invites you to shape\, imprint\, glaze\, and finish your own ceramic bowl with guidance from Teo Lee\, Owner and Founder of Earth & Fire Ceramics. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\nBook Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLotus Tracker\n\n\n\nWatch our rare collection of beautiful lotus flowers grow from Lake Zither this summer through fall. Don’t miss the only place in the entire Pacific Northwest to visit these iconic flowers! \n\n\n\n\nFollow the Lotus\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/lian-the-lotus-festival/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free with admission or membership,Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview\n\n\n\nSlow down and savor the stories behind the cup. \n\n\n\nHosted in one of Lan Su’s garden pavilions and led by the Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse\, Garden Tea Tastings invite our visitors to enjoy an exclusive\, small-group exploration of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese teas. Each tasting is limited to 8 guests and features a seasonal selection of three thoughtfully chosen teas while introducing their origins\, processing\, brewing methods\, and cultural significance. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a longtime tea enthusiast or simply tea-curious\, this intimate experience offers a relaxing and enriching journey through one of China’s most beloved cultural traditions\, surrounded by the beauty of Lan Su. \n\n\n\nAfter your 1-hour tasting\, you’ll receive a porcelain teacup to continue your journey at home. All sampled teas will also be available for purchase in our Yun Shui Teahouse. \n\n\n\nFull Series Schedule\n\n\n\nSundays & Mondays\, July – August | 11:30 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, September – November | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, December – January | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nSeating is very limited for these intimate group tastings\, so reserve your seat early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting. \n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $37\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $56\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/garden-tea-tastings-1130-am-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tea
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SUMMARY:Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview\n\n\n\nSlow down and savor the stories behind the cup. \n\n\n\nHosted in one of Lan Su’s garden pavilions and led by the Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse\, Garden Tea Tastings invite our visitors to enjoy an exclusive\, small-group exploration of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese teas. Each tasting is limited to 8 guests and features a seasonal selection of three thoughtfully chosen teas while introducing their origins\, processing\, brewing methods\, and cultural significance. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a longtime tea enthusiast or simply tea-curious\, this intimate experience offers a relaxing and enriching journey through one of China’s most beloved cultural traditions\, surrounded by the beauty of Lan Su. \n\n\n\nAfter your 1-hour tasting\, you’ll receive a porcelain teacup to continue your journey at home. All sampled teas will also be available for purchase in our Yun Shui Teahouse. \n\n\n\nFull Series Schedule\n\n\n\nSundays & Mondays\, July – August | 11:30 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, September – November | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, December – January | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nSeating is very limited for these intimate group tastings\, so reserve your seat early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting. \n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $37\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $56\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/garden-tea-tastings-100-pm-2/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tea
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SUMMARY:Lotus Impressions: Ceramic Art in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Part Lotus Bowl Workshop with Earth & Fire Ceramics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor | Tickets | Workshop Options | Parking  \n\n\n\nCreate a one-of-a-kind ceramic lotus bowl using real lotus leaves from Lan Su’s own water lotus collection. Inspired by Lan Su’s unique lotus collection and presented in celebration of Lian: The Lotus Festival\, this two-part\, hands-on workshop invites you to shape\, imprint\, glaze\, and finish your own ceramic bowl with guidance from Teo Lee\, Owner and Founder of Earth & Fire Ceramics. \n\n\n\nSchedule Options\n\n\n\n\nMonday Class: July 27 and August 3\, 2:00–4:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday Class: July 30 and August 6\, 2:00–4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\n\nInstructed by Teo Lee\, Founder and Owner of Earth & Fire Ceramics\, this two-part workshop includes: \n\n\n\n\nReal lotus leaves and botanical materials gathered from Lan Su’s lotus plant collection at the garden’s Lake Zither\n\n\n\nSession One: Shape your ceramic bowl and create a one-of-a-kind lotus leaf impression\n\n\n\nSession Two: Return one week later to glaze and add color to your finished piece\n\n\n\nProfessional kiln firing by Earth & Fire Ceramics\n\n\n\nAll materials provided\n\n\n\nTwo full-day admissions to Lan Su Chinese Garden\, one for each workshop date\n\n\n\nNo ceramics experience required\n\n\n\nSmall-group setting\, limited to 15 participants per class\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $118\n\n\n\nGeneral: $138\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Instructor: Teo Lee\n\n\n\nWebsite | Instagram \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeo Lee brings eight years of experience working with clay\, with skills in both wheel throwing and handbuilding. Mostly self-taught\, he has developed a teaching and making style that is uniquely his own. His passion for sharing the joy of clay led him to open Earth and Fire Pottery Studio\, a welcoming and affordable space for community\, creativity\, and growth. Teaching is his favorite part of operating the studio\, and he is excited to partner with Lan Su Chinese Garden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor | Tickets | Workshop Options | Parking  \n\n\n\nCeramic Art In the Garden Need to Know \n\n\n\nThis is a two-part workshop; participants will attend both sessions to create a lotus leaf–imprinted ceramic bowl using real lotus leaves from Lan Su’s Lake Zither collection. \n\n\n\nRegistration fee includes two full-day admissions to Lan Su Chinese Garden. \n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $118\n\n\n\nGeneral: $138\n\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/lotus-impressions-ceramic-art-in-the-garden/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Learning
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SUMMARY:Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nParking & Directions\n\n\n\n\nSeries Overview\n\n\n\nSlow down and savor the stories behind the cup. \n\n\n\nHosted in one of Lan Su’s garden pavilions and led by the Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse\, Garden Tea Tastings invite our visitors to enjoy an exclusive\, small-group exploration of traditional Chinese and Taiwanese teas. Each tasting is limited to 8 guests and features a seasonal selection of three thoughtfully chosen teas while introducing their origins\, processing\, brewing methods\, and cultural significance. \n\n\n\nWhether you are a longtime tea enthusiast or simply tea-curious\, this intimate experience offers a relaxing and enriching journey through one of China’s most beloved cultural traditions\, surrounded by the beauty of Lan Su. \n\n\n\nAfter your 1-hour tasting\, you’ll receive a porcelain teacup to continue your journey at home. All sampled teas will also be available for purchase in our Yun Shui Teahouse. \n\n\n\nFull Series Schedule\n\n\n\nSundays & Mondays\, July – August | 11:30 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, September – November | 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\nFridays & Sundays\, December – January | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nSeating is very limited for these intimate group tastings\, so reserve your seat early. Your ticket includes garden admission on the day of your tasting. \n\n\n\n\nLan Su Members & Guests: $37\n\n\n\nNon-Members: $56\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/garden-tea-tastings-230-pm-3/2026-08-03/
LOCATION:Lan Su Chinese Garden\, 239 NW Everett Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tea
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