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Opening Day on Wednesday, January 29, begins at 9:00am. Highlights include a lion dance to usher in the new lunar year, meet and greet with Caishen, the God of Wealth, and a special zodiac animal ceremony with live snake and bearded dragon. The first 500 visitors will receive a hongbao (Chinese Red Envelope) with a special Lunar New Year message. There are many ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around Portland: January 29 – 9:30 to 11 am – The Lan Su Chinese Garden will host a Lunar New Year kickoff that includes a lion dance. The first 500 visitors will receive a Chinese red envelope with a Lunar New Year Message. On Wednesday, January 29, the first of several ceremonial lion dances kicks off nearly a month of Lunar New Year celebrations at Lan Su Chinese Garden. In the upcoming weeks, check out calligraphy demos, family-friendly origami and woodblock print classes, and a run of performances from local dance and drumming groups, as well as martial arts 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! 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! White Lotus is Portland’s top dragon dance and lion dance team. The group aims to not only spread cultural awareness but to make every celebration is memorial one. We do exciting performances throughout Portland and the pacific northwest in celebration of Chinese new years, lunar new years, corporate events, grand openings, weddings, banquets 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 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 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair. Presented by the Portland Chinese Times, the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair draws thousands of attendees. This annual event occurs at the Oregon Convention Center, where you can snack on free samples from local Chinese restaurants. Enjoy live music, martial arts, Chinese folk dances, dragon and lion dances and PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland lion dance group is gearing up for a busy couple weeks as the Lunar New Year celebration begins Sunday and continues until February 5.White Lotus Dragon & Lion Dance 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 message Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the Year of the Snake with cymbals, drums, and lively action. Join an unforgettable experience as the Portland Lee’s Association Dragon and Lion Dance Team leads a stunning illuminated dragon dance procession, filling the garden with energy and excitement as it winds its way around. Lee's Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team will perform Lion Dances and Dragon Dance beginning at 11:00 am at: Fubonn Shopping Center 2850 SE 82nd Avenue Portland, Oregon Lion Dance at Fubonn Supermarket @ 11:00 am Lion Dances at Fubonn too and other vendors in the mall Dragon Dance and Lion Dance In front of Main Entrance @ 12:00 noon 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 museum also hosts an annual Lunar New Year celebration complete with a dragon dance parade. 2025 Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration. On Saturday, February 8, at 10 a.m., attend the ninth annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance Parade and Celebration. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special parade through Portland. 8th Annual Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Celebration Past Event Like List Clanging cymbals will cue the colorfully costumed dancers of local troupes International Lion Dance, White Lotus Dragon and Lion Dance, Portland Lee Association's Dragon And Lion Dance, and the Portland Trail Blazers Rip City Crew at this raucous celebration. The party Lunar New Year February 7-March 2, 2024 Daytime Admission – $11-$14 Lantern Viewing Evenings – $10-$45 More info: lansugarden.org. Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209. Our Lunar New Year celebration of the Year of the Dragon, begins on February 7, 2024 and ends March 2, 2024. The Lion Dance is performed to ward off evil and bring good fortune. The Dancing Lion is accompanied by a drum, a gong, and cymbals. Lion Dances are performed during the Chinese New Year, at grand openings of new businesses, and at weddings and birthday celebrations. Portland Lee's Association Dragon and Lion Dance Team. 3 PM, January 21 . 12 Related Portland Events & Giveaways. Lunar New Year: Lunar New Year @ Lan Su Chinese Garden | Year of the Dragon, Dragon & Lion Dance, Lantern Viewing, Cultural Performances & More! (Feb 7-March 2) Theater: We Wrote This With You in Mind @ Shaking the Tree Theatre | Friends Reminisce on Place & Memory (Feb 15-18) The Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team is busy preparing for the upcoming 2024 Year of the Dragon. The team has received overwhelming support from the community and is fully booked for this Chinese New Year season. Visit our EVENTS page to see our public performance schedule.
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