Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
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Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life
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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Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
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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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
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: Pacific Islanders
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 30, as Teva Oriata brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Pacific Islander cultures. Schedule of Events TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 4:30 PMFood & Retail VendorsTeva Oriata, Manoa Shave […]
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 –Threading Together Show & Tell: Japan
Threading Together Show & Tell: Japan
Come join us for Threading Together Show & Tell, an interactive visitor experience that brings the stories behind traditional attire to life. This program is part of our Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit. On May 29, step into traditional Japanese style with Misao, Paula, and Masayo of the Portland Kimono Club. Explore the meaning, […]
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 –Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop
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May 30, 2026 –Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!
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May 30, 2026 –Cultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific
Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop
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. Join us to learn the art of […]
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Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!
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 […]
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Cultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific
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 […]
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