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Join the Oregon Chinese Hoop Alliance (OCHA) and Portland business and API communities for a vibrant celebration of the Asian Lunar New Year at the Moda Center! This exclusive, invitation-only event features a full day of cultural attractions, including a community basketball invitational on the Blazers’ iconic court, a lively New Year market conceptual experience showcasing local Asian cuisine by FLOCK (Ritz-Carlton Food Hall) and its renowned vendors, and a grand launching ceremony for OCHA’s annual celebration program.

Guests will enjoy a unique blend of sports, culture, and culinary delights as we usher in the Year of the Snake together. This collaboration aims to foster understanding, inclusivity, and community spirit, welcoming distinguished guests, community leaders, and basketball enthusiasts from Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

Schedule:

9:00 am – 11:00 am: OCHA Teams Pickup Games

11:00 am – 11:40 am: OCHA Basketball Invitational Opening + Opening Performance + Flock Market at Courtside/Riverside Club

11:40 am – 1:00 pm: Team A vs Team B + Skill Contest

1:00 pm – 1:10 pm: Performance

1:10 pm – 2:30 pm: Team C vs Team D + Family Shooting

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Lion Dancing + Fan/Group Photos

3:00 pm – 3:40 pm: OCHA + Flock Launching Ceremony + Flock Reception

3:40 pm – 5:00 pm: Invitational Final + Shooting Games

Registration: Free for all visitors. Registration through this Eventbrite page is required.

*This event is invitational and organized by OCHA, its collaborators, sponsors, and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Location:

Moda Center (Trail Blazers’ Home Court)

200 N Ramsay Wy, Portland, OR 97227

Parking: Complimentary, on a first-come, first-served basis, with Level-2 of the Garden Garage offering the most convenient access.