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Events
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.
Visit the Chinese New Year page for more details and a complete schedule.
Activities in the Garden
During the year, the Garden is offering members and visitors alike the opportunity to experience a variety of activities, lectures, and classes. These programs will serve to enhance visitors’ understanding of Chinese culture and also provide an opportunity for visitors and members to learn and play. All activities unless otherwise noted are free with admission or membership.
Tai Chi
10:00 a.m
At 10:00 a.m. every Thursday in the Garden, enjoy a free drop-in Tai Chi presentation sponsored by Li Ning Sportswear.
Led by instructor Mark Parzynski, the presentation will showcase a different movement each week and provide the basic understanding of Tai Chi and how practicing Tai Chi will achieve a healthy body combined with a peaceful mind.
Free with admission, no registration required.
Mahjong in the Garden
1st & 3rd Thursdays
1:00-3:00 p.m.
3rd Saturday of every month
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Join the Portland Mahjong Society in the Garden every Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. to learn the game of mahjong or to simply play with other fans of the game.
Free with admission, no registration required.
Wei Chi (Chinese Go)
First Sunday of every month
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Whether you know how to play or simply are fascinated by the artfulness of this ancient Chinese game, you are encouraged to watch, to participate, and to ask questions as the Portland Go Club plays Wei Chi in the Garden. Wei chi is a game of strategy and skill and been enjoyed in Chinese gardens for centuries. The Garden Gift Store has wei chi (go) boards and books so you can continue the fun at home.
Wei Chi with the Portland Go Club will continue the first Sunday of every month.
Free with admission, no registration required.
T’ai Chi Chih
Second Saturday of every month
10:30 a.m.
Local teachers and students doing a group practice of t’ai chi chih, a moving meditation, incorporating 19 movements and a final pose involving the generating, circulating, and balancing of chi energy.
The T’ai Chi Chih practice will occur on the second Saturday of every month.
Free with admission, no registration required.
Events in the Teahouse
Melody of the Purple Bamboo: Traditional Chinese Music in the Teahouse
Every Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Listen to music from the Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble as you sip tea in the Teahouse.
Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission
The Scholar’s Art
Every Wednesday
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Dr. Jiyu Yang discusses and demonstrates the classical Chinese art forms of poetry and calligraphy. Bring home your favorite poem in beautiful calligraphic script.
Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission in the Garden’s Teahouse