chinese new year schedule of events...chinese new year opening day - saturday, january 25 all day -...
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Pre-Chinese New Year - Tuesday, January 14
1-2 p.m. - Feng Shui Talk: Auspicious Décor for Celebrating a Lucky Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Opening Day - Saturday, January 25
All Day - All guests receive a Hong Bao (Red Envelope)10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Family Craft Activity: Make Your Own Year of the Rat Button 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Wisdom Arts Academy11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by Viet Hung Lion & Dragon Dance Team11 A.m. - Portland Chinatown History Foundation Dragon Parade(Held in Old Town Chinatown Neighborhood - Parade begins 11 a.m., at Lan Su 11:15 a.m.)12 p.m. - School Performance by the Portland Chinese School Yo Yo Team2 p.m. - Cultural Performance by the NW Chinese Dance Troupe 3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance with Many Roads Martial Arts Center
Sunday, January 26
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Family Craft Activity: Make Your Own Year of the Rat Button 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Wisdom Arts Academy11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by Viet Hung Lion & Dragon Dance Team12 P.m. - School Performance by the Yu Miao Chinese Immersion Pre-School2 p.m. - Cultural Performance by the Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe 3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance by One with Heart
Mondays, January 27 & February 3 — Food of the New Year
12-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 2 p.m. - Food Talk: Foods of the New Year with BeeBee Tan
2-4 p.m. - Gongfu Tea Ceremony by Red Robe Teahouse & Cafe
Tuesdays, January 28 & February 4 — New Year Traditions
10 a.m. - Rolling in the Wealth Event (First 50 guests - January 28 only)12-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity
1 p.m. - Feng Shui Talk: Offerings & Ceremonies for the God of Wealth’s Birthday (Jan. 28) 1 p.m. - Feng Shui Talk: Feng Shui Forecast & Remedies for the Year of the Metal Rat (Feb. 4)
2-4 p.m. - Chinese Conversation Table: Traditions of Chinese New Year with Oregon Chinese Coalition
Wednesdays, January 29 & February 5 — Scholar’s Arts
12-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 2-4 p.m. - Chinese Brush Painting Demonstration with Sylvia Leung2-4 p.m. - Chinese Seal Carving Demonstration with Dan Lucas
Thursdays, January 30 & February 6* — Folk Art
12-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 12-4 p.m. - New Year Lantern and Card Painting with Amy Tsai1-3 p.m. - Folk Art Demonstration: Chinese Knot Tying & Paper Cutting
Chinese New Year Schedule of Events
www.lansugarden.org/chinesenewyearLearn more about all Chinese New Year activities at
* Chinese New Year Lantern Viewing EVENINGS, see reverse for details
Fridays, January 31 & February 7* — Fun & Games
12-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity12-2 p.m. - Family Craft Activity: Paper Folding with Chloe Chen
2-4 p.m. - Eight Treasures Chopstick Challenge
Saturdays, February 1 & 8*
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Family Craft Activity: Make Your Own Year of the Rat Button 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Wisdom Arts Academy
11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by the International Lion Dance Team (Feb. 1)11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by the Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team (Feb. 8)
12 p.m. - School Performance by the NW Chinese Academy (Feb. 1)12 p.m. - School Performance by the The International School (Feb. 8)
2 p.m. - Cultural Performance by the Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (Feb. 1)2 p.m. - Cultural Performance by the Portland Chinese Dance Troupe (Feb. 8)
3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance by the Flying Tortoise Academy (Feb. 1) 3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance by Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi (Feb. 8)
Sundays, February 2 & 9*
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Wishing Tree Activity 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Family Craft Activity: Make Your Own Year of the Rat Button 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Wisdom Arts Academy
11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by the International Lion Dance Team (Feb. 2)11 a.m., 1 & 4 p.m. - Lion Dance by the Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team (Feb. 9)
12 p.m. - School Performance by the Oregon Hope Chinese School (Feb. 2)12 p.m. - School Performance by the Global Friends Language School (Feb. 9)
2 p.m. - Performance by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe (Feb. 2)2 p.m. - Cultural Performance by Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe (Feb. 9)
3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance by Eternal Arts Kung Fu (Feb. 2)3 p.m. - Martial Arts Performance by Mountain Warrior King Fu (Feb. 9)
Lantern Viewing Evenings Include:
A lion dance and dragon procession by the Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team, the popular Wishing Tree activity, and a family-friendly activity, are all a part of these special evenings. Complimentary hot cider will be provided. The Teahouse will be open each night with non-reserved seating ($10 per person minimum).
LANTERN VIEWING EVENINGSLANTERN VIEWING EVENINGSFebruary 6-9, 2020 | 6-8 p.m. | Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Four traditional Lantern Viewing Evenings close out the Chinese New Year Festival. The garden will glow with hanging red lanterns illuminating sweeping roof lines and the lake will reflect the light of a large illuminated 20 ft. dragon lantern sculpture.
A lion dance and dragon procession by Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team, the popular Wishing Tree activity, and a family-friendly activity, are all a part of these special evenings. Complimentary hot cider will be provided. The Teahouse will be open each night with non-reserved seating ($10 per person minimum). — This event occurs rain, shine or cold.
Learn more and purchase tickets at www.lansugarden.org/lanternviewing
Member — $35 | General — $45 | Children (3-11) — $15
January 25–February 9, 2020
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chinese New Year sponsored by:
Chinese New Year supported in grants
from:
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation
(All Chinese Heritage Integrity Empowerment Fund)ACHIEF
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