As Lunar New Year 2026 approaches, Oregon Senate President Robert Wagner has sent warm wishes to Chinese communities worldwide, calling the Spring Festival celebration "a vibrant bridge connecting cultures across the Pacific."
With the Year of the Dragon beginning February 17, Wagner emphasized Oregon\'s commitment to cultural exchange: "From Portland\'s lantern festivals to student exchanges with the Chinese mainland, these traditions remind us of our shared humanity."
The gesture comes as young Asian diaspora communities in Oregon prepare dragon dance workshops and virtual red envelope exchanges – blending ancient customs with digital-age creativity 🎨📱.
