Enjoy a drop-in, family-friendly craft activity inspired by magnolia. Enjoy at your own pace and take a unique piece of art home with you!
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 […]
Join Michael Martin of Blossom Bar for a cheerful hands-on corsage-making activity inspired by the beauty of spring. Create something fresh and lovely to wear or gift in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Create a handmade Mother’s Day card with thoughtful touches to share love and appreciation. Hosted with Oregon Chinese Coalition, this drop-in activity is welcoming for guests of all ages.
Join Alan Liang for a joyful Mother’s Day Chinese music experience. Open to all, this welcoming program invites guests to celebrate through song, whether you would like to learn a Chinese song, a verse, or even just a single line with Alan. No language background is needed!
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 […]
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, […]
In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie, 端午節), join culinary expert Anna Xu for a zongzi (粽子) demonstration on Saturday, June 13. Zongzi is a popular festival treat meaning bamboo-leaf-wrapped rice dumpling. They can be made sweet or savory—Anna will be sharing a sweet version this Saturday. Plus, enjoy free zongzi giveaways while supplies last!
Gather by the Lake Zither with Lan Su gardeners for a brief koi feeding and Q&A experience. Learn about the garden’s colorful fish resident, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese garden culture.
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with hands-on family-friendly activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, June 19–21, to create and take home a five-color silk bracelet, a dragon boat woodblock-stamped postcard, and a festival-inspired ornament. Rooted in centuries-old Dragon Boat Festival customs, these creative activities are believed to […]
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with hands-on family-friendly activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, June 19–21, to create and take home a five-color silk bracelet, a dragon boat woodblock-stamped postcard, and a festival-inspired ornament. Rooted in centuries-old Dragon Boat Festival customs, these creative activities are believed to […]
Gather by the Lake Zither with Lan Su gardeners for a brief koi feeding and Q&A experience. Learn about the garden’s colorful fish resident, their care, and the stories and symbolism they carry in Chinese garden culture.