Portland rang in the Chinese New Year with vibrant celebrations at the Lan Su Chinese Garden, which is a Suzhou-style garden built in 2000 in partnership with the city’s sister city, Suzhou. Traditionally a tranquil space for reflection and connection with nature, the garden transformed on the first day of the Year of the Horse into a lively festival scene.

Crowds packed the grounds to enjoy lion and dragon dances, hands-on crafts, and cultural performances marking the start of the Lunar New Year. CGTN's Roza Kazan reports.

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