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. […]
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 […]
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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 29, step into traditional Japanese style with Misao, Paula, and Masayo of the Portland Kimono Club. Explore the meaning, […]
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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 30, as Teva […]
In Hawaiʻi, a lei—and in Tahiti, a hei—is a handmade adornment given as an expression of love and connection. Traditionally crafted by binding fresh flowers and foliage with natural fibers, lei are worn on the po‘o (head) or ‘a‘i (neck), carrying the care and intention of the maker. Join us to learn the art of […]
Experience the Islands of Tahiti through music. In ‘Ori Tahiti, the drums are the heartbeat of the dance, guiding every movement and bringing the story to life. Polynesian culture and history are preserved and passed down through dance, with the rhythms and traditional instruments of the islands giving them voice. The to‘ere (log drum) is […]
Explore the tradition of tatau (tattoo) across the Pacific Islands, where body marking is more than adornment—it reflects identity, genealogy, and connection to culture. In places like Sāmoa, Tahiti, Hawaiʻi, and Aotearoa, tatau carries deep cultural meaning and responsibility. This talk will highlight the significance, symbolism, and regional differences of tatau, while also touching on […]
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 […]
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by tea master Hannah Ma. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
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 […]