Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Celebrate the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival with an evening at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Savor traditional mooncakes and tea, snap photos with the Moon Goddess, write love notes, and more under the glow of illuminated lanterns. The night will be capped off by a spectacular fire dance performance by Paradise of Samoa.
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Thank you Prosper Portland!
A huge thank you to the Portland Events and Film Office at Prosper Portland for supporting Lan Su’s Mid-Autumn Festival this year!
By investing in creativity and culture, they help build vibrant communities—and a more vibrant Portland. We’re grateful for their commitment to celebrating the city’s dynamic events and cultural traditions.
Evening Excitement
Fire Dance by Paradise of Samoa
The highlight of the evening will be a 30-minute fire dance performance by our friends in Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe, starting around 8:30 PM.
In case of rain, we have another exciting performance planned!
DIY Mid-Autumn Lantern
Build a remarkable lantern decorated with Mid-Autumn symbols and phrases that cast into shadows around the piece. Volunteers will be on hand to help with assembly. Lanterns can be purchased in advance or day-of.
Some of the iconic Mid-Autumn symbols pictured on the lantern include rabbits, mooncakes, and full moons. The shadows and light below share traditional holiday greetings: “Happy Mid-Autumn!” and “Flowers at their best, and the moon at its fullest.”
* Activity has an additional cost ($10 in advance, $15 in person)
Moon Goddess Photo Op
Create a memory in front of our full moon backdrop alongside the Moon Goddess, Chang’e, and her rabbit companion. Chang’e will be played by costumed volunteers that bring the legend to life for visitors.
Rose City Astronomers: What’s in the sky tonight?
Join the Rose City Astronomers to learn more about the moon, our planets, and the Fall night sky. Explore hands-on activities, information materials, and binoculars and telescopes available to look at the moon and other night sky objects (weather permitting).
Moonlit Melodies with Shoko Oba & Yuki LaBeaux
Enjoy the gentle sounds of shinobue—the Japanese bamboo flute—dancing through the winding garden paths. This special Mid-Autumn Night Out performance is led by two members of Portland’s beloved Japanese music and dance ensemble, Takohachi.
Shoko Oba
Shoko Oba was born and raised in Japan. Since joining Takohachi in 2011, Shoko actively performs as one of the advanced team, Q-Ensemble, established in 2018. She studies tsugaru shamisen under Yumi Torimaru and Shinobue from a world-renowned shinobue player, Yasukazu Kano. Shoko enjoys playing and sharing Japanese music with people in our communities and the world!
Shoko Oba
Yuki LaBeaux
Yuki LaBeaux grew up in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, where she developed a love for music by playing taiko drums at her hometown summer festival. She is now a drummer, shinobue flutist, shamisen player, and dancer performing with Takohachi since 2012 under the guidance of Yumi Torimaru. Since 2023, Yuki has also performed as a flutist with Portland Shishimai Kai, bringing Japanese traditional music and dance to life.
Yuki LaBeaux
Twilight Lantern Parade
Later in the evening, visitors will be invited to take their glowing lanterns on a twilight parade through the garden, led by special guests in Hanfu!
Whether you’re gathering with friends or planning a unique date night, this enchanting celebration invites you to experience the glow, flavor, and rhythm of Mid-Autumn at Lan Su.
Get Evening Tickets
- Lan Su Members & Guests:* $27.00
- Early Bird Ticket – through August 24: $29.00 (Save $5!)
- General Admission: $34.00
- Student: $19.00
- Lantern Date (2 General + 2 DIY Lantern): $88.00
- DIY Lantern Add On: $10.00 in advance; $15.00 in person
* The number of discounted tickets per member is determined by membership tier.
Mid-Autumn Across Asia
September 26–28 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Join us for a festive day at the garden as we celebrate Mid-Autumn traditions from China, Vietnam, and Japan through cultural activities, family-friendly fun, and hands-on experiences.
