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A Festival of Lanterns, mooncakes and heritage. The White Lotus Mid Autumn Moon Festival is Portland’s largest celebration of this cherished holiday and one of the most widely celebrated traditions across Asia. Also known as Tet Trung Thu (Vietnamese) or Zhong Qiu Jie (Chinese), the Mid Autumn Festival honors family reunions, gratitude, and the harvest moon.This two-day event brings together community, tradition, and cultural appreciation through food, live performances, family activities, and more. It is a vibrant tribute to heritage and togetherness, offering a space for families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate one of the most important festivals in Asian culture — FREE ENTRY.
What to Expect:
🥮 Mooncakes: Savor the festival’s most iconic treat! A variety of authentic mooncakes will be sold exclusively at the Portland Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
🏮 Lantern Parade: All attendees will receive a free paper lantern! Light it up and join us for a lantern parade that will illuminate the festival grounds each evening.
🍜 Local Vendors: Explore 100+ unique vendors offering Asian food, drinks, snacks, and handmade goods from across our community.
🎭 Live Performances: Enjoy 10+ cultural showcases, from music and dance to martial arts and storytelling — representing the rich diversity of Asian cultures.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities: From craft workshops and balloon houses to arcade games and Photo Ops. There will be plenty of activities for kids and families to enjoy together.
Why You Should attend:
Celebrate Tradition:
Immerse yourself in a beloved cultural holiday celebrated across Asia.
Taste Authentic Flavors:
Enjoy mooncakes and festival foods made by local chefs and bakers.
Connect with Heritage:
Gather with loved ones to reflect, celebrate, and honor shared traditions.
Support Community:
Empower local small businesses and help grow Portland’s Asian community.
Support the Festival:
The festival remains free to attend thanks to the generosity of our community. We also keep vendor fees low-cost to empower small businesses and cultural creators. There will be no lines and no ticket needed to enter.
******BEWARE OF SCAMMERS. WHITE LOTUS IS NOT SELLING ANY TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT.******
If you or your organization are able to donate, sponsor, or collaborate, you can help us continue to make this celebration accessible to everyone in Portland while supporting local AAPI businesses.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shun Fat Supermarket, 5241 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266-4803, United States
