Scent and Seal: An Incense Art Experience (打香篆)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
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Warm Hearts, Warm Ears: The Story of Dumplings
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
Scholar’s Centerpiece: Exploring Qing Gong (清供)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland
Free
Week of Events
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 –Scent and Seal: An Incense Art Experience (打香篆)
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December 14, 2025 –Warm Hearts, Warm Ears: The Story of Dumplings
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December 14, 2025 –Scholar’s Centerpiece: Exploring Qing Gong (清供)
Scent and Seal: An Incense Art Experience (打香篆)
Using special tools, participants gently smooth the ash and press a mold to create intricate incense patterns. The process is both calming and creative. Join us to discover how Chinese scholars transformed this simple ritual into a moment of peace and inspiration.
Free
Warm Hearts, Warm Ears: The Story of Dumplings
At the Lan Su Chinese Garden Dongzhi celebration, uncover the tale of compassion and cleverness wrapped inside every dumpling.
Free
Scholar’s Centerpiece: Exploring Qing Gong (清供)
his display is a collection of scholarly and aesthetic items that someone in their peak years would have been proud of. Lan Su’s Curator of Horticulture, Josie, will be explaining the intention behind the elements included.
Free
Monday, December 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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December 17, 2025 –#PlantWednesday Spotlight
#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.
Free with admission or membership
Thursday, December 18, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 19, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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December 20, 2025 –Warm Hearts, Warm Ears: The Story of Dumplings
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December 20, 2025 –Nourishing the Body and Mind: Tea Chat with Tea Master Eric
Warm Hearts, Warm Ears: The Story of Dumplings
At the Lan Su Chinese Garden Dongzhi celebration, uncover the tale of compassion and cleverness wrapped inside every dumpling.
Free
Nourishing the Body and Mind: Tea Chat with Tea Master Eric
This season let’s step into Lan Su to experience the gentle side of winter. Discover how ancient Chinese scholars cultivated health and happiness with tea.
Free