2024 Chinese Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square

Photo courtesy of Oregon Chinese Coalition

The Oregon Chinese Coalition is hosting the annual Chinese Festival in August. Celebrate Chinese American culture while enjoying a full lineup of entertainment, Chinese food, authentic arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.

Here are the scheduled entertainment, activities, food and business vendors.

2024 Chinese Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Chinese Festival is Saturday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The festival is free to attend.

Cultural exhibits showcase Chinese art, history and gifts. There are lots of kids activities, including costume photo booth, Chinese calligraphy, taiji, origami and more.

Food options include barbecue pork buns, steamed dumplings, spring rolls, beef pancake, skewers, pot stickers, cold noodles, tea and more.

Performance Schedule

Along with these activities, you can also enjoy a full lineup of performances. Here’s the schedule:

11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Welcome Speech MC
Opening High Pole Lion Dance by White Lotus Dragon &Lion Dance
Group Dance by Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe
Folk Song by Tingting Hou
Dance: Love Novel by YZ Dance Studio
Violin Solo: Butterfly Lovers by Erin Qiu
Group Dance by Salem Golden Willow Chinese Dance Team
Group Dance by Jade Dance Team
Classical Dance by Laura & Junchao
Chinese Yoyo Performance by Dragonfly Chinese Yoyo Team
Group Dance by Portland Karaoke Group
Group Dance: Sun Rise by Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe
Guzhen by Lulu Guzheng Studio
Group Mongolian Dance by Salem Golden Willow Chinese Dance Team
Group Folk Dance: Fearless by East Dream Dance Troupe
Dance and Singing by Huanyue Group
Group Fan Dance by Jade Dance Team
Taiji: Yang Style 14 Forms by Taiji Group
Group Dance by Vancouver Jasmine Dance Troupe
Children Group Dance: Elsa by Winnie Chinese Dance

1-3:15 p.m.

Group Chinese Drumming: Opening Drum by Hua Mu Lan Drum Team
Group Dance: Magnificent Yangzhou by East Dream Dance Troupe
Group Dance: Once a Fairy Tale by YZ Dance Studio
Woman’s Vocal Solo by Chunxiang Singing Group
Chinese Folk Dance by Winnie Chinese Dance
Guzheng by Lulu Guzheng Studio
Group Dance: Folk Dance of Jasmine by YZ Dance Studio
Sichuan Opera Face Changing by Nelson Tang
Children Group Folk Dance by Winnie Chinese Dance
Martial Arts by US Wushu Center/OHCS Wushu Team
Women’s Vocal Duets by Chunxiang Singing Group
Rhythmic Dance: Cupid by Oregon Rhythmic Gymnastics & Dance Academy
Rhythmic Dance: Logical by Oregon Rhythmic Gymnastics & Dance Academy
Chinese Rose Princesses by Chinese Youth and Women Organization
Group Dance: Dunhuang Apsaras by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe
Medley of Folk Song from Prairies + Les Miserables Medley by Pacific Violin Academy
Children Group Dance The Legend of Mrs Bai + Jasmine by Winnie Chinese Dance
Guzheng: Drumming by Lulu Guzheng Studio
Group Dance: Confucius by Portland Chinese Dance Troupe
Group Dance: Rhyme of Melody by YZ Dance Studio

3:30-6 p.m.

Group Chinese Drumming: Opening Drum by Hua Mu Lan Drum Team
Rhythmic Gymnastics & Dance: Rhythmic Clubs Routines by Oregon Rhythmic Gymnastics & Dance Academy
Ribbon Dance by Oregon Rhythmic Gymnastics & Dance Academy
Guzhen by Lulu Guzheng Studio
Group Dance: Fragrance of Flowers by YZ Dance Studio
Violin & Cello Duets: Butterfly Lovers by Musication
Group Tibetan Dance by Oregon Hope Chinese School
Instrument & Singing & Group Dance: Speak Now + I can’t help falling in love with you by Good Time Chinese School
Chinese Yoyo Performance by AB YoYo Ensemble, Dragonfly Chinese Yoyo Team
Guzheng by Oregon Hope Chinese School
Dance by Huanyue Group
Duet: Bejeweled, Love Story by Good Time Chinese School
Classical Dance by Oregon Hope Chinese School
Violin: Canzonetta by Good Time Chinese School
Street Dance by Wynn Young
Jazz Saxphone Duet by Brayden and Devon (PDX Jazz Cats)
Dance: Can’t Help Falling in Love by Good Time Chinese School
Taij: Wu Style 108 Forms
Therapeutic Taiji by Sunset Taiji & Health Center
Hanfu Show by Phoenix Hanfu Team

The Chinese Festival is taking place at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave. in Portland. For more information, visit Oregon Chinese Coalition’s website.

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