AANHPI Cultural Immersion Day: Japan
This event is in the past
Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 am–6 pm
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Old Town-Chinatown (Portland)
This is an in-person event
Free with garden admission or membership
The following description comes from the event organizer.
During AANHPI Heritage Month, Lan Su is proud to present Cultural Immersion Days.
May 27th highlights Japan - please join us in our garden for a day of cultural performances, educational talks, and interactive family activities!
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Craft Activity: Learn Origami with Lunarcat Studios (Join Carolyn Woody from Lunarcat Studios and make your own origami to take home! Open to all ages and abilities)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Traditions of The Kimono: A Culture Talk & Demonstration with Takako Watanabe Elting (Learn about the history of the kimono, and see a demonstration on properly wearing this special Japanese garment)
1:00 pm - Koto Music Cultural Performance with Oregon Koto-Kai
2:00 pm - Japanese Dance Cultural Performance with Team Japonesque (See traditional and modern Japanese dances performed in our garden)
3:00 pm - Japanese Taiko Drums Cultural Performance with Takohachi