Oregon Lunar New Year Gala. 5–9pm Sat, Feb 1 | Keller Auditorium, $20–99. Three hundred performers make up the epic cast for this annual event put on by the best-named organization in the metro area, the Chinese Friendship Association of Portland. Read on to learn more about the annual Lunar New Year celebrations in Portland, all of which are open to the public. Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is traditionally a 15-day celebration that includes wearing the lucky color red, paying respects to ancestors and cleaning the house to drive away bad luck. This is the third time in Oregon history that Lunar New Year celebration will be held in Keller Auditorium. They promise a night of magnificent show! February 2 ,2025, The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP), 2025 Lunar New year @ Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland, OR, 97201 | Portland.gov The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association will present its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 15, marking the Year of the Snake. The event will take place across Jacksonville’s new Lunar New Year Celebration at the Milwaukie Community Center. January 26. Usher in the new year at the Milwaukie Community Center’s Lunar New Year Celebration from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 26. Learn about special traditions through activities, music and more at the Milwaukie Community Center. Join us at Keller Auditorium on February 1, 2025, for the 2025 Oregon Lunar New Year Gala—Oregon’s most prestigious and authentic Asian cultural event, featuring over 300 performers and welcoming an audience of 2,000+ guests! 2025 Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free | The ninth annual parade, presented by the Portland Chinatown Museum and Oregon Historical Society, will showcase a 150-ft-long dragon, lion dancers, and other performers as they make their way around Old Town Chinatown. The Lunar Year Celebration is coming back to the Keller Auditorium in Portland. This time, the show's going to take place on Saturday, February 1st. It promises to be the best showcase of Asian culture in the region. 2025 EVENTS OPENING DAY KICK-OFF: Wednesday, January 29, 9:30-11:00am Lion dance to usher in the new lunar year; Caishen - God of Wealth Meet and Greet; Sssslither Into The New Year: Goodbye Dragon, Hello Snake! (Snake & Bearded Dragon Meet & Greet) First 500 visitors will receive a hongbao (Chinese Red Envelope) with a special Lunar New Year COMMUNITY EVENTS. Oregon 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration Past Event Like List The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland presents an evening of crafts, visual art, and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Check out the art exhibit and crafts when doors open at 6:30 pm, but make sure you’re seated by 7:30 for a slate of Come celebrate the Year Of The Snake . The fair showcases both traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities, including a Lion Dance and other Chinese folk dances, Chinese instrumental music, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, children’s games and more. Saturday, February 1 11am-5pm. Children 3 and under Free! Each year’s celebration includes a theme based on the Chinese zodiac. This season marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, a symbol of transformation and personal growth. Festivities start on January 29 and will continue for 15 days. Every year, the first day of Lunar New Year is the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. 2025 EVENTS OPENING DAY KICK-OFF: Wednesday, January 29, 9:30-11:00am Lion dance to usher in the new lunar year; Caishen - God of Wealth Meet and Greet; Sssslither Into The New Year: Goodbye Dragon, Hello Snake! (Snake & Bearded Dragon Meet & Greet) First 500 visitors will receive a hongbao (Chinese Red Envelope) with a special Lunar New Year Head to the shopping center for a day filled with engaging activities that capture the spirit of the holiday. Bridgeport Village is joining several Lunar New Year celebrations in and around Portland. Here are the activities planned at the 2024 event. 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Bridgeport Village The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland, a local nonprofit, will host a Lunar New Year Celebration at Portland’s Keller Auditorium. The spectacular lineup of performances includes a magic show by award-winning magicians, professional singing stars, international Wushu champions performing their best gymnastic routines and a variety of Here’s how you can participate in the Chinese New Year celebration at Lan Su Chinese Garden. 2025 Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden. There are multiple ways you can experience Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden, including daytime and special after hours celebrations. Chinese New Year Opening. Wednesday, January 29, 9:30-11 a.m. The Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration is organized in collaboration with the Oregon Historical Society and numerous community partners. The festivities include lion dancers, drummers, and a 150-foot dragon to lead the parade from the Portland Chinatown Museum, through the China Gate and downtown Portland on SW Third Avenue, and Lunar New Year Party. When: Sunday, Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Where: The Sports Bra at 2512 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97232 The Northeast Portland sports bar by and for women is hosting a The Portland Chinese Museum is hosting its annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration in Downtown Portland. Opened in December 2018, the Portland Chinatown Museum is Oregon’s first museum about to Chinese American history, art and culture. Lan Su's nearly month-long celebration of the Year of the Snake kicks off on Lunar New Year morning with an energetic lion dance; meet-and-greets with god of wealth caishen, boa constrictors, and a bearded dragon; and hongbao, or lucky red envelopes enclosed with a special message for the first 500 visitors. If it's tough to swing a Wednesday morning, visit the garden throughout the month for
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