Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekend at Lan Su Chinese Garden *Aug. 28-30th*

Join us for an action-packed weekend filled with lion dance performances, workshops, and family-friendly arts & crafts. Learn how kung fu shapes lion dance movements, meet the dancers behind the lions, and get creative with hands-on activities.

Info and tickets here!

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Friday August 28 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM = How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association Discover the rich traditions of Cantonese (Southern) Lion Dance through this interactive drop-in workshop. Explore the cultural significance of the lion, learn about its costumes, instruments, and customs—including Cai Qing (Plucking the Greens) and the Dotting of the Eyes ceremony—and experience the art of lion dance through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on participation.

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Friday August 28 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration

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Sat August 29 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM = How-to Workshop: Lion Dance with Lee’s Association Discover the rich traditions of Cantonese (Southern) Lion Dance through this interactive drop-in workshop. Explore the cultural significance of the lion, learn about its costumes, instruments, and customs—including Cai Qing (Plucking the Greens) and the Dotting of the Eyes ceremony—and experience the art of lion dance through demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on participation.

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Sat August 29 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM = Meet the Dancers Behind the Lions with Nick Lee Go beyond the performance and meet Nick Lee, one of the coaches behind Portland Lee's Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team. Through conversation, live demonstrations, and audience Q&A, discover the traditions, symbolism, and training behind Cantonese lion dance while hearing personal stories from the performers.

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Saturday August 29 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration

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Saturday August 29 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration

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Sunday August 30 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration

Portland Pandafest - Sep. 12th & 13th *Dragon & Lion Dance at 1:10pm each day*

PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.

LOCATION

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

HOURS

Saturday: 10 am to 10pm ***Dragon & Lion Dance Performance at 1:10pm***

Sunday: 10 am to 8pm ***Dragon & Lion Dance Performance at 1:10pm***

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2026 Open Recruitment

The New Year festivities have concluded, but our spirit and energy remain strong! 🔥💪🦁🐉 We're grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Lunar New Year with so many incredible businesses and communities. Sharing our culture is our passion. Wishing you all a successful year filled with prosperity, health, and good fortune. 🧧🔥🐎

Now's your chance! Our 2026 Open Recruitment Season is here. If you're enthusiastic about learning Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance and are 7+, join us for tryouts. Let's keep this cultural art form thriving together!
📍 Every Sunday, 10am–Noon

CLICK HERE to learn more about how to tryout!

Year of the Fire Horse 2026

The Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team had a busy and successful CNY season celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Thank you to all of the businesses, schools, and organizations that invited us to bring joy and blessings for the new year!

Click below to see some of the performances.

Preparing for 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

The Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team is busy preparing for 2026 Year of the Fire Horse. Our schedule is filling up quickly but we still have some limited availability for New Year performances, please submit inquiries through our Contact us page.

Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team performing Dragon Dance in Chinatown

2025 Year of the Snake

The Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team had a busy and successful CNY season celebrating the Year of the Snake.

Click below to see some of the performances.

Portland Lee's Association Lion Dance Team Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In June 2024, the Portland Lee's Association Lion Dance Team Celebrated their 20th Anniversary. Thank you to the Lee On Dong Association, our local Board members and all of the Elders & Advisors nationwide who have supported us over the years. Thank you to our Founder, Coaches, Coordinator, team members & their families who have made it all possible.

News coverage from the Portland Chinese Times

CNY 2024 Year of the Dragon

Click below to see some of our recent performances and events from Chinese New Year 2024. Wishing everyone good health and good fortune in the Year of the Dragon!

For info on booking a performance or joining our team Contact us here