Oregon 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration
Visual Art Exhibit, Craft Workshop and Performances
Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY) Celebration Gala.
Art & craft activities begin when doors open at 5:30 pm. Performances begin at 7 pm and run through 9 pm.
Featured Performances and exibits:
- Magic show – Eric Qiu, Silver Medal Awarding of CCTV Fashion Magic Show; Golden Magic Wand Winner; Mr. Magic of Shanghai.
- Professional singer – Sofyia Xue, who was one of the featured vocalists for Disney's Harmonious Live, Performed Chinese Opera in Lincoln Center NYC, Soloist at Berklee College of Music; CCTV "Avenue of Starts – American Finalist.
- Routines from Wushu international champions and rhythmic gymnastics national champions.
- A variety of cultural performances by well-known individuals, popular local culture performing groups, and other well-known Asian and Hispanic performing groups.
- Art and calligraphy exhibit by well-known calligraphers, visual artists and youth artist competition winners.
- Craft workshops by popular local cultural organizations