We may have welcomed the year 2020 on January 1st, but that’s just the beginning of the fun! The Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and it brings plenty more celebrations. One of the best places in Oregon to ring in the Chinese New Year is the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, and you won’t want to miss the magical lantern festivals.
Lan Su Chinese Garden is a favorite for visitors from all over the state.
Lan Su Chinese Garden/Facebook It’s built from traditional designs going back 2,000 years, and incorporates art, architecture, culture, and nature. A visit to this garden is a treat any time of year, but during the Chinese New Year celebration, it’s even more special.
The Chinese New Year begins on January 25, 2020, and ends on February 8th. This year is the Year of the Rat!
pattarasin/iStock/via Getty Images The rat is the first of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs. You’re a rat if you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, or 2020. Characteristics of people with this Zodiac sign include hard-working, resourceful, successful, and charming.
The Lan Su Chinese Garden will host a celebration for the new year through February 9th, and there are tons of exciting events.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Every day of the celebration is exciting. You’ll enjoy family-friendly crafts…
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…performances by local schools and martial arts groups…
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…and lion dances, which are performed several times a day on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Make sure to visit at night to see the glowing lanterns during the Lantern Viewing Evenings. Check out the 20-foot-long dragon!
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lantern Viewing Evenings will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
The weekends offer the most activities during this celebration, but no matter which day you visit, you’ll learn more about Chinese culture and the Year of the Rat!
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Find out all the details of this fun festival and get your tickets in advance on the Lan Su Chinese Garden website, and make sure to follow the garden’s Facebook page for updates!
Lan Su Chinese Garden/Facebook
It’s built from traditional designs going back 2,000 years, and incorporates art, architecture, culture, and nature. A visit to this garden is a treat any time of year, but during the Chinese New Year celebration, it’s even more special.
pattarasin/iStock/via Getty Images
The rat is the first of the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs. You’re a rat if you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, or 2020. Characteristics of people with this Zodiac sign include hard-working, resourceful, successful, and charming.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Are you planning to attend this festival for the Chinese New Year? Tag the friends you want to join you.
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