Hopping our way into the New Year
February 6, 2023 / / Comments Off on Hopping our way into the New Year
Lions and dragons and lights, oh my! Lan Su Garden celebrated the Lunar New Year in style – the 16 day Lunar New Year celebration of the Year of the Rabbit continued through Feb. 5 at Lan Su Garden, located at 239 N.W. Everett St. in Portland. The event gave folks a chance to experience cultural performances, festival decorations, craft activities, audio tours, scavenger hunts and more.
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- A dragon provides colorful excitement for the senses. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Smiles abound as Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team navigate the standing room only crowd at Lan Su Garden. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Onlookers make way for the lion as dance team performers make their circuit around the garden space. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- A plethora of lions. Lion dancers perform on stage as musicians fill the air with traditional lion dance beats. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Patrons, surrounded by red lanterns, wait patiently for the next performance to begin. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Lions dance under a covered stage to protect the elaborate costumes from Portland’s unpredictable weather. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- A performer gives a young patron tips on using a fan in a fun and exciting way. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Traditional fan dance performers pose on the bridge. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Like a fiery phoenix being reborn, the lantern sculptures are a feast of color and detail. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- The Portland Lee’s Association Lion Dance Team has performed at thousands of events and is in great demand for performances throughout the year. The Portland Lee’s Association Lion Dance Team has performed at thousands of events and is in great demand for performances throughout the year. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Feeding the lion. Lion dance performers wind their way through the crowd stopping for a bite to eat as children and adults “feed” the lions money. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
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- Lan Su Garden is peppered with nooks and crannies that encourage visitors to slow down and take notice. Photos by Ethan M. Rogers & Joseph Lohmolder.
