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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:Ancient Currency Rubbing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Community Partner:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \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/ancient-currency-rubbing-workshop/
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
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SUMMARY:Tea Ceremony Demonstration
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Community Partner:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \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/tea-ceremony-demonstration/
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
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