Dongzhi: A Chinese Holiday Party

Old Town Chinatown

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When

Dec. 13–21, 2024

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Cost: $0 - $16

Where

Lan Su Chinese Garden

239 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Dongzhi (冬至) means winter is coming. It means "the peak of winter," so Dongzhi marks winter solstice — the shortest day of the year. An important traditional festival in China, Dongzhi dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Festival activities include worshiping heaven, the earth, and ancestors, counting nines, eating traditional winter solstice foods, and wishing for a great harvest and good fortune in the coming year. In modern times, the Dongzhi Festival is a time for a family reunion and reunion dinner. Celebrate warmth, family, and prosperity with a unique cultural twist.

Join Lan Su for Dongzhi: A Chinese Holiday Party, where tradition meets innovation. Celebrate the Winter Solstice by rolling tang yuan (湯圓), a classic Dongzhi rice-ball dessert soup, sharing wishes for peace and prosperity, and exploring interactive AR displays that take you on a journey through the stories of Chinese Americans in Portland in partnership with CETI. Plus, don't miss the chance to meet Asian Santa for a holiday photo op. Celebrate warmth, family, and prosperity with a unique cultural twist.

Activities include:

• Photos with Chinese Santa
• Tang yuan dessert-making
• Dongzhi tree decorating
• Interactive AR displays by CETI
• And more