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AANHPI Heritage Month
May 1-31, 2026
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month at Lan Su with cultural performances, an exhibit of traditional attire, special guest artists, and much more!
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Garden Tea Tastings
with Hannah Ma
Weekends, March 21 – May 31
Join new tea master Hannah Ma and explore Chinese tea culture through intimate tastings featuring rotating seasonal teas and traditional brewing techniques.
Steep & Paint
Workshop Series
April 2026 – January 2027
Back by popular demand, Steep & Paint returns reimagined with the Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art.
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Limei Lai Art Show: Temperature in Life
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthExplore 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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AANHPI Heritage Month – Celebrate Our Stories!
Featured AANHPI Heritage MonthLan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthJoin 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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Threading Together: AANHPI Traditional Attire Exhibit
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthRegular 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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Calligraphy Demo
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonEnjoy 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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Wild Goose Qigong
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonJoin 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
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonEnjoy 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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Garden Tea Tasting with Hannah Ma (1 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonTake 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.
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Threading Together Show & Tell: Japan
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthCome 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, […]
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Garden Tea Tastings with Hannah Ma (3 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonTake 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.
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Cultural Immersion Saturday: Pacific Islanders
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthEach 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. Schedule of Events TimeProgramDetails10:00 AM to 4:30 PMFood & Retail VendorsTeva Oriata, Manoa Shave […]
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Cultural Activity: Types of Lei and Lei Wili Workshop
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthIn 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 […]
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Cultural Activity: Sharing Native Culture Through Music!
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OregonAANHPI Heritage MonthExperience 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 […]
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Members get more!
Did you know that Lan Su members get free access to our Weekly Cultural Experiences? Imagine your weekly Tai Chi class in the serene setting of the garden—without the drop-in fees!