Lan Su Chinese Garden

Mother’s Day Chinese Song Sing-a-long with Alan Liang
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
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!

About the Musician

Alan Liang is an accomplished musician skilled in vocal performance, guitar, keyboard, and drums. He is a member of the Huayun Arts Alliance and the founder of the OCC Northwest Music Club. Alan has long been an active supporter of Chinese music and performing arts in the Portland community. He has participated in numerous Lunar New Year celebrations and cultural festivals, making ongoing contributions to the promotion of Chinese music and culture.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

Ancient Currency Rubbing Workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 13:30
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 evolved throughout different dynasties. Guests will also have the opportunity to create their own traditional Chinese paper money rubbing to take home as a unique cultural keepsake.

Meet the Community Partner:

The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs, and religious and cultural traditions.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

Tea Ceremony Demonstration
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00
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 and aromas of carefully prepared tea in a peaceful garden setting.

Meet the Community Partner:

The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs, and religious and cultural traditions.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

Taste of Home, Where the Heart Belongs — Chinese Homestyle Cooking Demonstration: Zongzi (粽子) Edition
2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:30
Explore the flavors of home with culinary expert Anna in a Chinese cooking demonstration featuring simple, authentic dishes.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Saturday, June 13

Food in Chinese culture is more than nourishment—it is culture, history, and a vital medium for social connection, care, and love. It plays an essential role in both festive celebrations and everyday life. We warmly invite you to join this Chinese cooking demonstration led by culinary expert Anna. She will demonstrate how to use locally sourced ingredients to create simple, authentic homestyle dishes that capture the true flavors of home.

June 13 Zongzi (粽子) Demo & Giveaway

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!

A Cookbook That Supports Community

Featured at the event, The Asian Food Pantry (AFP) Cookbook is a culturally inspired collection of recipes using ingredients commonly distributed through the Community for Positive Aging’s local pantry over the past six years. Cookbooks will be available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting the Asian Food Pantry and its work serving low-income Asian seniors in our community.

Meet the Instructor

Anna Xu is a passionate baker and home cook, known for her expertise in traditional Shanghainese cuisine as well as Western pastries. Anna leads the Asian Food Pantry program at the Community for Positive Aging (formerly Hollywood Senior Center), where she supports low-income Asian seniors by providing culturally familiar foods and fostering community connection. Lan Su is proud to donate fresh produce to the program each month, grown right next to the garden in our greenhouse!

Anna is also author of The Taste of Home, Where The Heart Belongs 家的味道，心的归属, a bi-lingual cookbook that celebrates the emotional connections we build through food, and acts as a fundraising initiative for the pantry’s mission.

A longtime volunteer at Lan Su Chinese Garden, Anna is deeply committed to promoting and preserving Chinese culture through her work and community engagement.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

Dragon Boat Festival Family Activity Station
2026-06-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with hands-on family-friendly activities at Lan Su Chinese Garden! Drop in between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., 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 welcome health, ward off misfortune, and help prepare for the arrival of summer’s warmth. All ages are welcome while supplies last.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

Story Time: Nezha (哪吒) the Lotus Warrior
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 11:00 - 12:00
When it comes to the most famous child hero in Chinese mythology, Nezha (哪吒) is definitely the one! With incredible powers and an extraordinary story, Nezha has inspired generations with his bravery and spirit. Join our story time session to discover how Nezha was reborn from a lotus flower and gained even greater magical powers!

Who is Nezha?

Nezha is a legendary child hero from Chinese folklore. One of the most famous stories tells how he was reborn from a lotus flower after overcoming great challenges.

The lotus symbolizes purity, resilience, and transformation in Chinese culture, making Nezha’s story a powerful tale of courage and renewal. Through magical adventures and encounters with dragons and gods, Nezha learns to embrace who he is and use his strength to help others.

Perfect for children and families, Nezha’s story continues to inspire generations across China and beyond.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.

The Lotus Market
2026-07-24 00:00 - 2026-07-26 23:59
The Lotus Market invites you to celebrate the beauty, abundance, and joy of summer at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Stroll beside blooming lotus ponds, explore lotus-inspired art, accessories, merchandise, desserts, and refreshing drinks, and take home fresh lotus flowers of your own. With music, seasonal treats, and the garden in full bloom, this special summer market offers a rare chance to experience Lan Su at its most radiant.

Parking & Directions

Free Lan Su Parking

There 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.
