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Sunday May 5
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Learn Origami with Lunarcat Studios
Origami is the art of paper folding. In Japanese, "ori" means folding and "gami" means paper. Origami is more than just paper folding. It's paper transforming to art! Join Carolyn Woody of Lunarcat Studios and make your own origami to take home! Open to all ages and abilities. Find Lunarcat Studios.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Lion Dance Workshop
Introduction to Lion Dance- Learn the history, meaning, movements, music & rhythm of Southern Chinese lion dancing. A short history lesson followed by an interactive workshop where participants can try out the movements and follow the rhythm of the lion dance.
Meet the Program Partner:
Nick Lee, coach of Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team, learned lion dance under elder Ken Lee in 2004. He's studied in Southern China and learned contemporary styles, dedicated to passing on the tradition. Find Portland Lee's Association and their Instagram.
Sunday May 12 (Mother’s Day)
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Make Your Own Fuzzy Dragon
This activity offers parent-child crafts where participants create traditional Chinese "velvet flowers" using pipe cleaners, simplifying the production process and allowing easy engagement with this intangible cultural heritage.
Meet the Program Partner:
Yu Zhang, a mother of three, embraces traditional Chinese crafts to stay connected to her roots. By integrating these crafts into her children's lives, she fosters cultural appreciation through activities like paper cutting and embroidery.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Collaborative Mother Daughter Art Book Demo (Mother’s Day)
A group of Asian American girls and their moms create journals in a garden, fostering intergenerational communication and cultural connection through art in a safe, collaborative, and beautiful environment.
Meet the Artist:
Limei Lai is an artist whose work explores the intersection of memories, experiences, and cultural value. She creates interactive installations fostering intergenerational communication and has exhibited in numerous Oregon galleries. Find her Website and Facebook.
Sunday May 19
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Learn How to Play Weichi with Portland Go Club
Come and learn how to play this ancient strategy game!
Wei Qi (also known as Go) is the oldest continuously played strategy game on the planet, with its origins dating back at least 3,500 years. Wei Qi's rules can be learned in a matter of minutes, but its strategies and history are multitudinous.
Meet the Program Partner:
The Portland Go Club, established in 1977, has facilitated Go/Weiqi meetups and events for nearly 50 years, hosting weekly gatherings, an annual Statewide tournament, workshops with pros, and educational events for all skill levels. Find The Portland Go Club.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Traditions of the Kimono with Portland Kimono Club
The word kimono means a "thing to wear." Join the Portland Kimono Club and learn about the traditional Japanese garment, the kimono. They will demonstrate how to wear the kimono and tie the obi.
Meet the Program Partner:
The Portland Kimono Club, founded by Takako Elting in 2012, gathers kimono enthusiasts in the Portland area. Activities include wearing kimono for social outings, classes, workshops, and volunteering at cultural events. Find their Website and Instagram.
Sunday May 26
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Chinese Conversation Corner with Oregon Chinese Coalition
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. The Chinese Conversation Table is a weekly language program at Lan Su Chinese Garden lead by OCC volunteers who are native Mandarin speakers. Find Oregon Chinese Coalition.
Meet the Program Partner:
The Oregon Chinese Coalition is a local Chinese organization dedicated to building a connected and united Chinese community that embraces diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, political beliefs, and religious and cultural traditions. Find their Website.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Xiang Bao DIY for Dragon Boat Festival lead by Lan Su Horticulture Team
All of these programs are free with garden admission or membership. No registration needed.
Lan Su Chinese Garden is a proud participant in Museums for All program and now offers reduced rate admission at $3 per person to all EBT cardholders.
For as little as $60 a year enjoy unlimited visits to Lan Su, 10% off at the Garden Shop and Garden Teahouse (exclusions apply) and member pricing on special events like Lunar New Year Lantern Viewing Evenings.
Become a volunteer at Portland's iconic Chinese garden! Over 100 volunteers support Lan Su's operations, cultural programs, horticulture, and garden upkeep.
239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209
Call Us: 503.228.8131
Lan Su Chinese Garden
38 NW Davis St #260, Portland, OR 97209
Members, donors and visitors help keep Lan Su healthy and growing. Lan Su is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations and memberships are tax deductible. Lan Su’s Federal Tax ID number (EIN) is 93-1296840.