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.
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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.
Friday August 28 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration
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.
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.
Saturday August 29 @ 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration
Saturday August 29 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration
Sunday August 30 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM = Lion Dance Performance and Kung Fu Demonstration
