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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 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! Chinese New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden. January 29-February 23. The nearly monthlong festival features hanging red lanterns, performances, light displays and activities. Attend the Chinese New Year the daytime festival or the lantern viewing evenings. View ticket prices. The new moon, on Wednesday, January 29, opens 2025 on the lunar calendar, the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Snake. While most cultures today coordinate with the Gregorian calendar, guided by the Earth’s orbit around the sun, the lunar calendar, which follows the moon’s cycles around Earth, marks major religious and secular holidays for 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. Daytime Chinese New Year Festival. The Chinese New Year daytime festival is 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from January 29-February 23, 2025. In celebration of the official beginning of the Year of the Snake, the garden is celebrating three weeks of Chinese New Year with special activities. Activities at the daytime festival include: There are many Lunar New Year celebrations around the Portland area this week including the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair. By Joe Vithayathil Published : Jan. 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM PST | Updated Lunar New Year 2025: The Year of the Snake The most iconic LNY celebration in the Pacific Northwest! Lan Su Chinese Garden. 38 NW Davis St #260, Portland, OR 97209. 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 over 2,000 guests. Headline highlights you don’t want to miss: Special Guest Joe Wong (黄西)—the renowned Chinese-American comedian and talk show host—will bring his signature wit and charm to the 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 impressive performances This year, the opening Chinese New Year celebrations begin with an opening ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Then, on Valentine's Day, is the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant & Coronation Ball followed by the Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, Feb. 15. You can check the events schedule on the Chinese Parade website. 2. New York City, NY 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. 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 Portland Chinatown Museum Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade. Location: Chinatown 315 NW Davis St The Chinese Friendship Association of Portland presents an evening of art and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Have fun with arts and crafts activities when doors open at 5:30 pm, but make sure you’re seated by 7:30 for a slate of entertainment including the comedy stylings of Chinese American comic Joe Wong, live music celebrating traditional Chinese culture, and martial The following description was submitted by the event organizer. 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. Don’t miss Lantern Viewing Evenings at the most iconic Lunar New Year celebration in the Pacific Northwest. Explore Lan Su Chinese Garden, adorned with dazzling lantern sculptures from China, and take part in interactive cultural activities that bring the celebration to life. For a more serene experience, enjoy a night of live traditional Chinese music Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake, at Hillsboro Public Library. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is the biggest and most important celebration in many countries throughout Asia and across the world. It is a time for family gatherings, honoring traditions, and welcoming new beginnings []
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