The Mezmerizing Chinese New Year Festival in Portland That You Don't Want To Miss
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Katherine Green
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For two weeks, Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden will host one of the biggest Chinese New Year Festivals in town. This fun event features a variety of entertainment — including lion dances, martial arts presentations, and cultural performances — and will welcome in the Year of the Dog. The family-friendly event is a wonderful experience for locals and visitors alike, and a great way to learn more about the festive celebration.
Thought to ward off evil and bring good fortune, lion dances have been performed in China for more than 2,000 years.
Lion Dances take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival.
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Kids are invited to make a Year of the Dog ornament and there will be Chinese folk art and martial arts demonstrations throughout the event.
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Lantern Viewing closes out traditional Chinese New Year Festivals and on the final two weekends festival, this beautiful tradition is featured.
The Lantern Viewing ends with a lively illuminated dragon procession, which is a must-see.
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Admission to the garden is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for students, and children under 5 are free.
Have you celebrated Chinese New Year at the Lan Su Chinese Garden? Let us know about your experience in the comments below.
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