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  • Cultural Immersion Saturday: Pacific Islanders

    AANHPI Heritage Month
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon
    AANHPI Heritage Month

    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 Oriata brings us a full day honoring and celebrating Pacific Islander cultures. Event Schedule: TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 4:30 PMFood & Retail VendorsTeva Oriata, Manoa Shave Ice, […]

    Free

  • Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop

    AANHPI Heritage Month
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon
    AANHPI Heritage Month

    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 […]

    Free

  • Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!

    AANHPI Heritage Month
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon
    AANHPI Heritage Month

    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 […]

    Free

  • Cultural Talk: Tatau Across the Pacific

    AANHPI Heritage Month
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon
    AANHPI Heritage Month

    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 […]

    Free

  • Tai Chi Fundamentals

    Weekly Cultural Experiences
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    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 […]

    Free
  • A gong fu cha tea setting with gaiwan and loose-leaf tea

    Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)

    Garden Tea Tastings
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    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.

    $36.95 – $55.95
  • Volunteers teaching Mandarin

    Chinese Conversation Corner

    Weekly Cultural Experiences
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    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 […]

    Free
  • A gong fu cha tea setting with gaiwan and loose-leaf tea

    Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)

    Garden Tea Tastings
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    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.

    $36.95 – $55.95

  • Chinese Song Sing Along

    Weekly Cultural Experiences
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    Sing, play, and explore Chinese music with Alan in an enjoyable and accessible session on Sundays. 3:00 – 4:00 AM | Sundays, May 10 – September 27, 2026 Join Alan for an enjoyable and accessible Chinese music experience! If you love music and are eager to try something new, you are warmly invited to learn […]

    Free

  • person doing calligraphy

    Artist Member Hour

    Artist Member Hour
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    Bring your easel, tripod, or other tools of choice for creative time in the garden.

    Free
  • a person writes calligraphy with a traditional brush and ink

    Calligraphy Demo

    Weekly Cultural Experiences
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    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 […]

    Free

  • Monthly Member Hour

    Monthly Member Hour
    Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon

    First Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM Lan Su is based on a scholar’s estate, and now you can pretend it’s yours! Stroll the garden pathways as the day begins, enjoying exclusive members-only access. Guests are welcome in accordance with your membership tier. Parking & Directions Free Lan Su Parking There is free first come, first served parking […]

    Free