Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Year of the Tiger
February 14 - 28
An annual festival for families and children this celebration includes lion dances, puppet shows, martial arts and demonstrations sharing the rich culture and history of Chinese New Year. This two week celebration culminates with traditional lantern viewing on February 28th. Throughout the festival, all visitors receive a red envelope, symbolizing good luck for the coming year.
All Events free with Garden admission.
Chinese New Year Lantern Viewing
February 28
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come see more than 100 hanging red lanterns, 200 floating lanterns in Lake Zither and a custom lantern installation by HiiH Gallery that will bring the Garden aglow at this special after-hours event.
This event requires separate admission from regular entry. Tickets are limited so please purchase online now.
Chinese New Year Schedule
Daily
Sunday, February 14 through Sunday, February 28
- Hong Bao (Traditional Chinese New Year Red Envelopes) for every visitor
- The History of Chinese New Year Video from the History Channel
- Fortune Sticks
- Chinese New Year Education Kiosks (Lantern Festival, Fruit/Eight Treasures Tray)
- HiiH Gallery Lantern Display
Tuesday, February 9
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Three Friends of Winter Activity
1:00 p.m. - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Lecture - Discovering the Three Friends of Winter
Thursday, February 11
10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi with Mark Parzynski, sponsored by Li Ning Sportswear
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
1:00 p.m. - Feng Shui Lecture - Preparing for the New Year
Friday, February 12
9:00-10:00 a.m. - Community Clean Sweep
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
Sunday, February 14
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Tiger Mask Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, & 2:30 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. - Lee’s Association Lion Dance
12:00-2:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration with Dr. Yang
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Meet the Artist - Lam Quang & Kestrel Gates of HiiH Gallery
4:00 p.m. - Dragon Dance Procession
Monday, February 15
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
2:00-5:00 p.m. - Zodiac Animal Bookmark Stamping
Tuesday, February 16
11:00 a.m. - Narcissus Bulb Carving Demonstration
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Three Friends of Winter Activity
1:00 p.m. - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Lecture - Li Chuan, the Coming of Spring (see here for more details)
Wednesday, February 17
11:00 a.m. - Horticulture Lecture & Demonstration - Plants of the New Year
12:00-2:30 p.m. - The Scholar’s Art - Dr. Jiyu Yang discusses and demonstrates the classical Chinese art forms of poetry and calligraphy
1:00 p.m. - Tao of Tea - Tea Talk
4:00 p.m. - National College of Natural Medicine Lecture - As Above, So Below: Symbolism of the First Month in the Chinese Calendar (Lung—Tiger)
Thursday, February 18
10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi with Mark Parzynski, sponsored by Li Ning Sportswear
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
1:00 p.m. - Feng Shui Lecture - Welcoming the God of Wealth
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Mahjong
Friday, February 19
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
2:00-5:00 p.m. - Zodiac Animal Bookmark Stamping
Saturday, February 20
10:00 am-4:00 p.m. - Tiger Mask Coloring
10:00 am-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:00 a.m. - Northwest Chinese Academy Dance Troupe and Choir
11:00-11:30 a.m. - Portland Chinese School Yo Yo Team and Dance Troupe
11:00 and 11:30 a.m. - Storytelling with Puppets (Gilkey International Middle School)
11:30 a.m. - International School Chinese Chorus & Dance Program
11:30 am-4:30 p.m. - Mahjong
12:00, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m. - NW Lion and Dragon Dance Association
12:30, 1:30, & 2:30 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
4:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demonstrations (NW Internal Arts)
Sunday, February 21
10:00 am-12:00 p.m. - Papercut Demonstration with Li-Ling Cheng
10:00 am-4:00 p.m. - Tiger Mask Coloring
10:00 am-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:00 a.m. - Portland Orchid & Bamboo Children’s Ensemble
11:00-11:30 a.m. - Sunflower Chinese Dance Troupe & FCC Dance Group
11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, & 2:30 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. - NW Lion and Dragon Dance Association
12:00-2:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration (Dr. Yang)
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
4:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demonstrations (NW Internal Arts)
Monday, February 22
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
2:00-5:00 p.m. - Zodiac Animal Bookmark Stamping
Tuesday, February 23
11:00 a.m. - Narcissus Bulb Carving Demonstration
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Three Friends of Winter Activity
1:00 p.m. - Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Lecture - Symbolism of Food at Chinese New Year (see here for more details)
Wednesday, February 24
11:00 a.m. - Horticulture Lecture & Demonstration - Plants of the New Year
12:00-2:30 p.m. - The Scholar’s Art - Dr. Jiyu Yang discusses and demonstrates the classical Chinese art forms of poetry and calligraphy
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration with Jane Kao
Thursday, February 25
10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi with Mark Parzynski, sponsored by Li Ning Sportswear
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Mahjong
2:00-5:00 p.m. - Zodiac Animal Bookmark Stamping
Friday, February 26
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
2:00-5:00 p.m. - Zodiac Animal Bookmark Stamping
Saturday, February 27
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Tiger Mask Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
11:00-11:30 a.m. - Portland Chinese School Yo Yo Team and Dance Troupe
11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. - Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. - Lee’s Association Lion Dance Team
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Papercut Demonstration with Willow Zheng
4:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demonstrations (NW Internal Arts)
Sunday, February 28
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Papercut Demonstration with Li-Ling Cheng
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Tiger Mask Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:30 a.m. -Portland Orchid & Bamboo Children’s Ensemble
11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.- Storytime with Favorite Chinese Storybooks
12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. - Lee’s Association Lion Dance Team
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Melody of the Purple Bamboo (Chinese traditional music from Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble)
4:00 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demonstrations (NW Internal Arts)
Sunday, February 28 - Extended Hours
This event requires separate admission.
THIS IS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. Tickets may be available at the door but we cannot guarantee additional admissions at this time due to the capacity of the Garden. Members of the Garden may still use their memberships to gain entry but admittance is limited. Please arrive early.
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Garden Lantern Viewing
7:00 p.m. - Dragon Procession
8:00 p.m. - Garden Closes