Saturday, July 27 2024
Red Striped Cloth

Thank you!

 

 Photo by Robert Scherle. Some of the members of this year’s Asian Celebration planning committee

 
Perfect weather and smiling faces created an amazing backdrop for our 39th annual Oregon Asian Celebration on Saturday, July 27th.
 
To all our performers who came from near and far, amazing marketplace and food vendors who showcased their creative talents, products, and cuisine; and our hardworking volunteers and supportive sponsors, we can’t thank you enough!
 
The event’s planning committee went beyond the call of duty to provide a wonderful cultural experience for all ages.
 
We are already gearing up for our 40th anniversary and planning some exciting additions to next year’s festival.
 
As always, everyone is welcome to get involved and help make the Asian Celebration a memorable event!  Please contact us!
 

Celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2025, and see you next summer!
Asian American Council of Oregon


Read More about the Year of the Dragon

Overview of this year’s festival

NEW THIS YEAR:

Dragon Boat Race

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Audience Participation Mini Lesson on Martial Arts Stage
 

Event Highlights & Photos

Performances

Enjoy Asian cultural dances, music that touches your heart and soul such as Japanese Taiko, Koto, and Indonesian Gamelan; native songs representing a diversity of Asian cultural heritages and more.
Performance Photos

Asian Foods

Try tempting culinary treats from across Asian cultures at the popular Asian Food Court! Favorites such as Pad Thai, Yakisoba noodles, chara masala, bubble tea, and delicious fare such as bulgogi, kimbap, Korean corn dog, & toppoki are are available from a variety of vendors.
Asian Food Photos

Marketplace

Peruse the marketplace for a wide range of imported goods as well as local handicrafts.Numerous vendors sell their wares and handmade items. The festival welcomes community, nonprofit, civic and arts organizations to share information and resources for our community.
Marketplace Photos

Youth Activities

Our mission includes educating young people about the richness and contributions of Asian cultures and learning to respect all people regardless of differences. Activities for young people include crafts such as Gyotaku fish print making, manga, Tibetan woodblock printing, origami, and taiko drumming.
Youth Activities Photos

Martial Arts

See a diversity of martial arts practiced in one location! More than a dozen martial art schools perform at the festival to showcase the beauty and strength of their specific martial art form. Instructors and students demonstrate Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu and more.
Martial Arts Photos

Fine Arts & Crafts

Beautiful works of art - paintings, sculptures, and multi-media artwork by local artists are showcased. You will find Chinese brush painting, Indonesian batik, Japanese fiber art, painted gourds, Chinese paper cuts, multi-media art, contemporary art and more.
Fine Arts And Crafts Photos

Heritage Exhibit

This year's Heritage Exhibit showcases photographs and narratives about Hawaiians and Tahitians employed by the Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Umpqua in 1832. They were tasked with establishing relations with the local Native tribes. Discover what happened! Come and meet our guests from the Fort Umpqua Community Center in Elkton, Oregon.
Heritage Exhibit 2024

Getting Here

Ride LTD for Free or Bicycle to the Oregon Asian Celebration.
Lane Transit District (LTD) and Cascadia Mobility are partnering with the Oregon Asian Celebration to encourage alternative transportation to Alton Baker Park to enjoy the festival. 
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What's Happening

Celebration News & Events

Planning on bringing your dog to the Celebration? Please click here for more info

We are seeking performers, artisans, vendors, and volunteers!