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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 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! The 2025 Oregon Lunar New Year Gala — billed as Oregon’s most prestigious and authentic Asian cultural event — is returning to the Keller Auditorium on Feb. 1. 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! 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 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: Oregon 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Feb. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Keller Auditorium | $29-$99 | This popular annual event by the Chinese Friendship Association of Portland includes performances from 300+ dancers, actors, comedians, singers, and more. 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 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! Headline Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 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. 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 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 With the spirit of Chinese New Year, they look forward to tremendous success on gathering the whole community to celebrate. 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 excitement 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. PCT / PACC / CCBA Chinese New Year Cultural Fair. Location: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK, Jr Blvd 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 of the Snake. 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 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 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.
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