"Specifically, the fire horse, which trots by but once in a 60-year cycle, and portends dynamic energy, passion, and transformation for 2026. Oregon's largest Lunar New Year event returns, celebrating a couple weeks early with a packed entertainment schedule made possible by over 300 performers. Chinese acrobatic champions the Myth Duo perform their captivating masterpiece "Strength & Beauty," a troupe of youth dancers flutter around in the Ponyo-inspired dance number"
"One of the ways Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year is by getting together and feasting. This year, Cyrus Ichiza of Jade Rabbit and Waz Wu of Veganizer are joining forces to throw a sumptuous six-course vegan and gluten-free banquet of "traditional celebratory dishes and delicacies," including crystal skin dumplings, "shark" fin soup, tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls), and nian gao (brown sugar-sweetened rice cake)."
Portland's 2026 Lunar New Year celebration welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse, promising dynamic energy and transformation. Oregon's largest event features over 300 performers at JW Keller Auditorium on Jan 31, including Chinese acrobatic champions Myth Duo's Strength & Beauty, youth dancers in Koi Spirits, and the folk instrumental Saima. Additional community events include a multicultural celebration with lion dances and interactive crafts at BB Milwaukie Community Center on Feb 7. A six-course vegan and gluten-free Lunar New Year banquet by Cyrus Ichiza and Waz Wu offers traditional celebratory dishes. Events also include lantern viewing and dragon dance activities.
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