Janey Wong

Food is one of the most important aspects of Chinese culture. In fact, it’s so integral that a common greeting in traditional circles is “Have you eaten yet?” instead of “Hello” or “How are you?” During Chinese New Year (which happens Feb. 1, 2022), families come together for reunion dinner, which is considered the most important meal of the year. At Chinese restaurants in Oregon and the world over, lazy Susans are common sights, making it easy for diners to share in family-style dining. More

Resilient business owners are welcoming you back to the Rose City — to the colorful outdoor dining plazas throughout the downtown streets, to the free outdoor concerts and events, to the celebrated arts and music scene and the new luxe hotels that make for an amazing urban staycation. More

Cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year include Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, Tibetan and Vietnamese — many of which have long and rich histories in Oregon. More

During her classes with students, Brigette McConville divulges that while Native Americans weren’t the originators of beading materials, the craft really resonated with them. “The first glass bead that was traded along the Columbia River came from Murano, Italy,” says McConville, an active member of the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs, whose great-great-grandfather traded on the river. More