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: Vietnam
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 9, as local Vietnamese community groups come together to bring a full day honoring and celebrating Vietnamese culture. Schedule of Events TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 6:00 PMFood & […]
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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May 3, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Get moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays. 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Sundays, May 3 – October 25, 2026 Many Roads Martial Arts Center is offering an introductory Tai Chi class at Lan Su on Sundays at 10:30AM. This class will introduce the fundamental principles of Tai Chi […]
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Chinese Conversation Corner
Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition. 2–4 PM | Sundays, May 3 – September 27, 2026 Practice your Mandarin skills with volunteers from the Oregon Chinese Coalition! Learn useful phrases and words in Mandarin and brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of […]
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Monday, May 4, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 –#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, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
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Friday, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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May 8, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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May 8, 2026 –Threading Together Show & Tell: Korea
Wild Goose Qigong
Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice, including tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation. 11 AM – Noon |Fridays, May 1 – October 30, 2026 Join Wen Wu School Portland in exploring Dayan, or Wild Goose Qigong, an ancient Chinese movement art developed to promote health, well-being, and longevity. […]
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Music in The Garden
Enjoy the gentle sounds of live Chinese music on traditional instruments such as erhu, ruan qin, and pipa. Noon – 3 PM | Fridays, April 24 – September 25, 2026 As you stroll the garden pathways, enjoy traditional Chinese music of erhu or guzheng by Lan Su musicians. The erhu is a bowed, two-stringed Chinese […]
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Threading Together Show & Tell: Korea
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 8, step into traditional Korean style with Kyungmi Kay Lee. Explore the meaning, history, and cultural significance of the […]
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Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 –Vietnamese Traditional Art and Instrument Display
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May 9, 2026 –Music Talk & Performance: Vietnamese Traditional Instruments
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May 9, 2026 –Art Show and Talk with Suzie Quach
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May 9, 2026 –Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show & Talk
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May 9, 2026 –Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show & Talk
Vietnamese Traditional Art and Instrument Display
Join us for a Vietnamese Traditional Art and Instrument Display, where you can experience the beauty of Vietnamese culture through traditional art and music. Meet Our Program Partner: VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLARK COUNTY The Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC) is a non profit voluntary organization established in 1992 by the first wave of Vietnamese […]
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Music Talk & Performance: Vietnamese Traditional Instruments
Presented by Phung Ojala, Vice President of External Affairs at the Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC), this program offers an engaging introduction to Vietnamese traditional instruments through live demonstration, storytelling, and performance. Meet Our Program Partner: VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLARK COUNTY The Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC) is a non profit voluntary organization […]
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Art Show and Talk with Suzie Quach
Presented by Suzie Quach, this Art Show and Talk explores Vietnamese culture through engaging conversation, offering insight into traditions, cultural context, and the stories behind the work. Meet Our Program Partner: VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLARK COUNTY The Vietnamese Community of Clark County (VCCC) is a non profit voluntary organization established in 1992 by the first […]
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Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show & Talk
Join us for a Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show and Talk, an engaging program that highlights the beauty and cultural significance of traditional attire through presentation and conversation. Meet Our Program Partner: Pink Lotus Dance Group Pink Lotus Dance Group is a Vietnamese dance group dedicated to celebrating and sharing Vietnamese culture through traditional and contemporary […]
Free
Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show & Talk
Join us for a Vietnamese Traditional Clothing Show and Talk, an engaging program that highlights the beauty and cultural significance of traditional attire through presentation and conversation. Meet Our Program Partner: Pink Lotus Dance Group Pink Lotus Dance Group is a Vietnamese dance group dedicated to celebrating and sharing Vietnamese culture through traditional and contemporary […]
Free