PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - There are many Lunar New Year celebrations around the Portland area this week including the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair. The annual event happens on Sat., Feb 1, at the 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 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 annual Chinese New Year Cultural Fair, organized by Portland Chinese Times, the Portland Art & Cultural Center, and the Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, offers a lively Garden Address. 239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 Call Us: 503.228.8131. Mailing Address and Administrative Offices. Lan Su Chinese Garden 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! Welcome the Year of the Snake at Portland's most iconic Lunar New Year celebration experience — Lantern Viewing Evenings at Lan Su. Witness the garden aglow with hanging red lanterns, illuminating sweeping rooflines. Lake Zither reflects the lights of large-scale floating lantern sculptures, creating a scene of beauty and tranquility that captivates visitors of all PORTLAND – The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair returns to the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Thanks to Portland’s vibrant and supportive community, which has long embraced the rich diversity and traditions of Chinese culture, this year’s celebration promises to be a festive and meaningful way to welcome in the Year 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 239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 Call Us: 503.228.8131. Mailing Address and Administrative Offices. 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. 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. 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! Check out Chinese New Year Cultural Fair 2025 at Oregon Convention Center in Portland on February 01, 2025 and get detailed info for the event - tickets, photos, video and reviews. 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. 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. Hosted by the Portland Chinese Times the Chinese New Year Cultural Fair is held annually at the Oregon Convention Center. The Chinese New Year Cultural Fair showcases both traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities including Lion Dances, folk dances, instrumental music, and martial arts demonstrations throughout the day. Nibble on 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. 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. 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 In addition to its usual pan-Asian menu, this newcomer to the former Blue Hour space will be serving specials including whole steamed snapper with tomato sambal, ginger, and garlic; duck salad with rice noodles and pickled plum; rainbow buri-bop rice bowl with hamachi, tuna, and salmon; A5 wagyu tataki; and toro tartare with Osetra caviar and ponzu.
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