Chinese New Year
Lan Su Chinese Garden 2012 Community Event Sponsors—Meyer Memorial Trust & The Collins Foundation
Chinese New Year
Year of the Golden Dragon
January 23-February 6, 2012
This annual event for families and kids of all ages includes lion and dragon dances each weekend day, martial arts demonstrations, feng shui talks, dance and music performances, plant talks and much more.
The two-week celebration of Chinese culture and history kicks off on January 23, 2012 with a “Rolling in the Wealth” feng shui activity and concludes with two nights of a specially ticketed, traditional lantern viewings on February 5 & 6.
See the full schedule of events.
Lantern Viewing
Sunday & Monday, February 5 & 6
6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 4, 5 & 6, come see more than 100 hanging red lanterns, 200 floating lanterns in Lake Zither and a custom lantern installation by HiiH Gallery that will set Lan Su aglow at these special after-hours events. The evenings end with a dragon procession led by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team.
VIP tickets include exclusive seating in the Teahouse and your choice of a special New Year’s tea (Green with Goji Berry, Rose Petal Black or 8 Treasure) and the choice of two menu items (Steam Buns, Mao Do, Dumpling, 5 Treasures Come Knocking, Mooncakes or Cookie Platter). For more information on these choices, please check with The Tao of Tea at the Teahouse.
Note, this event is not included with membership and requires a special admission.
Tickets: $12 - member, $16 general
ALL AVAILABLE TICKETS FOR LANTERN VIEWING ARE NOW SOLD OUT
VIP tickets: $30 - member, $36 general
(Please note: Children 5 and under are free with their parent’s ticket).
Saturday, February 4 - SOLD OUT
Sunday, February 5 - SOLD OUT
Monday, February 6 - SOLD OUT
Note: After unexpected and unprecedented demand for lantern viewing tickets on December 4 & 5, a special third night was added for Saturday, February 4. In less than 24 hours, this night has sold out as well. We apologize for the inconvenience but as of this time, tickets are completely sold out for all shows.
Schedule of Chinese New Year Events
Friday, January 20
1:00 p.m. - Preparing for the Year of the Golden Dragon talk by 10,000 Blessings Feng Shui
January 23 - February 6
Daily Chinese New Year Activities
- Lantern Display by HiiH Gallery
- Find the Nine Dragons Children’s Discovery Guide
- Chinese Zodiac DVD Showing
- Instructions on How to Make Your Own Red Envelope at Home
- Fortune Telling Activity
- Fun with Chinese Riddles
Monday, January 23
All Visitors Receive Lucky Red Envelopes
10:00 a.m. - “Rolling in the Wealth” Chinese New Year Kick Off Activity and Lion Dance by NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
Tuesday, January 24
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Narcissus Bulb Carving Demo
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Plum Blossom Coloring Activity
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - Plants of the New Year Horticulture Talk
2:00 p.m. - Plant Walk
Wednesday, January 25
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Calligraphy in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - Foods of the New Year Talk by Sunny Han
Thursday, January 26
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Tai Chi
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Gong Fu Tea Ceremony by The Tao of Tea
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - The Meaning of Traditional Chinese Holidays Talk by Willow Zheng
Friday, January 27
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m. - Wild Goose Qigong
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Chinese Storytime
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Dragon Art Stenciling
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00 p.m. - A Birthday Party for the God of Wealth Talk by 10,000 Blessings Feng Shui
Saturday, January 28
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Performance by the Portland Chinese School Yo-Yo Team & Dance Troupe
12:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with the NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
12:00-3:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration
1:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with the NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
2:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with the NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
3:00-3:45 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demo by The Source Academy
4:00 p.m. - Dragon Performance by NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
Sunday, January 29
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Chinese Storytelling
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Performance by the Portland Orchid & Bamboo Children’s Music Ensemble
12:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with the NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
12:00-3:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration
1:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
2:00 p.m. - Lion Dance with NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
4:00 p.m. - Dragon Performance by NW Lion & Dragon Dance Association
Monday, January 30
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Pang Style Qigong Demonstration
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Pang Style Qigong Talk
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
Tuesday, January 31
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Narcissus Bulb Carving Demonstration
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Plum Blossom Coloring Activity
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - Plants of the New Year Horticulture Talk
2:00 p.m. - Plant Walk
Wednesday, February 1
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Calligraphy in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - Foods of the New Year Talk by Sunny Han
Thursday, February 2
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Tai Chi
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Gong Fu Tea Ceremony by The Tao of Tea
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - National College of Natural Medicine Talk - “The Lung and the Tiger”
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - The Meaning of Traditional Chinese Holidays Talk by Willow Zheng
1:00-3:00 p.m. - Mahjong with the Portland Mahjong Society
Friday, February 3
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m. - Wild Goose Qigong
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Chinese Storytime
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Dragon Art Stenciling
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
1:00 p.m. - Fortunes + Predictions for the Year of the Golden Dragon Talk by 10,000 Blessings Feng Shui
Saturday, February 4
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Performance by the International School Chinese Dance Troupe
12:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
12:00-3:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration
1:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
2:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
3:00-3:45 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demo by The Source Academy
4:00 p.m. - Dragon Performance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
6:30-8:30 p.m. - After Hours Lantern Viewing
Sunday, February 5
All Day - Garden Shop Sale in the Garden
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Chinese Storytelling
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
10:30-11:30 a.m. - Performance by NW Chinese Academy Dance Troupe & Choir
12:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
12:00-3:00 p.m. - Calligraphy Demonstration
1:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
2:00 p.m. - Lion Dance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
3:00-3:45 p.m. - Tai Chi Fan & Sword Demo by The Source Academy
4:00 p.m. - Dragon Performance by Lee’s Association Lion & Dragon Dance Team
6:30-8:30 p.m. - After Hours Lantern Viewing
Monday, February 6
10:00-11:00 a.m. - Pang Style Qigong Demonstration
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Pang Style Qigong Talk
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Dragon Card Coloring
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Red Paper Lantern Making
12:00-2:30 p.m. - Music in the Teahouse (requires Teahouse purchase)
6:30-8:30 p.m. - After Hours Lantern Viewing