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Lan Su 25: Where Culture Blossoms
Event by: Lan Su Chinese Garden
Location: Lan Su Chinese Garden, Northwest Everett Street 239, Portland
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On September 14, 2025, Lan Su Chinese Garden will celebrate 25 years as a cultural landmark in Portland. We’ll be celebrating throughout September and beyond. Check out the anniversary weekend highlights below, and don't miss *$6 ADMISSION* on September 13-14!
Friday, Sept. 12 | 10–10:30 AM
🌸 We will dedicate a magnolia tree to honor Ms. He Fengchun, former Director of the Suzhou Garden Design Institute and a driving force behind Lan Su’s original design.
Friday, Sept. 12 | Noon – 3 PM
🗣️ What You Don’t Know About Chinese Kunqu Opera & Silk Embroidery: Get to know our visiting artists from Suzhou and their art forms in these back-to-back Q&A sessions.
Saturday, Sept. 13 & Sunday, Sept. 14
🎟️ Back-in-Time Admission: Enjoy the original rate of $6 per person.
Saturday, Sept. 13 | 11 AM – 6:30 PM
🎎 Suzhou Heritage Day: Discover two iconic Suzhou art forms—Chinese Kunqu Opera and silk embroidery.
**Members only: 10–11 AM** Behind-the-Scenes Hair & Makeup Demo: See the Kunqu opera performers transform for the stage!
Sunday, Sept. 14 | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
🎭 Community Celebration Day: Take in a full day of cultural performances and activities honoring Lan Su’s deep ties with local AANHPI communities.
There’s never been a better time to rediscover all Lan Su has to offer! Find more details at lansugarden.org/25years.
Friday, Sept. 12 | 10–10:30 AM
🌸 We will dedicate a magnolia tree to honor Ms. He Fengchun, former Director of the Suzhou Garden Design Institute and a driving force behind Lan Su’s original design.
Friday, Sept. 12 | Noon – 3 PM
🗣️ What You Don’t Know About Chinese Kunqu Opera & Silk Embroidery: Get to know our visiting artists from Suzhou and their art forms in these back-to-back Q&A sessions.
Saturday, Sept. 13 & Sunday, Sept. 14
🎟️ Back-in-Time Admission: Enjoy the original rate of $6 per person.
Saturday, Sept. 13 | 11 AM – 6:30 PM
🎎 Suzhou Heritage Day: Discover two iconic Suzhou art forms—Chinese Kunqu Opera and silk embroidery.
**Members only: 10–11 AM** Behind-the-Scenes Hair & Makeup Demo: See the Kunqu opera performers transform for the stage!
Sunday, Sept. 14 | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
🎭 Community Celebration Day: Take in a full day of cultural performances and activities honoring Lan Su’s deep ties with local AANHPI communities.
There’s never been a better time to rediscover all Lan Su has to offer! Find more details at lansugarden.org/25years.