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The First Twenty Years
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First Saturday PDX turns 20 this year! We are pleased to commemorate our program's enduring success since our inaugural presentation in February 2001. First Saturday PDX stemmed from Lan Su Chinese Garden, whose early volunteer docents expressed a desire to share their extensive knowledge of the Garden and garden-related subjects with each other. First Saturday PDX's programs have grown to include talks by enthusiasts of Chinese related topics, presentations by local experts and professionals, and lectures by regional and international scholars. We have over 190 programs to our name. Originally intended as continuing education for Garden docents, these programs are now available to all, some online and some in person. They have been and will continue to be free of charge.
Becoming a well known program in the Portland area and many parts of the Pacific Northwest, First Saturday PDX is a testament to the dedication of its volunteer planning committee, generous supporters, and loyal audience members who eagerly await each presentation. Our program not only survives but flourishes with the support of our speakers, volunteers, and friends. Thank you for a great first 20 years! We look forward to the next 20!
Becoming a well known program in the Portland area and many parts of the Pacific Northwest, First Saturday PDX is a testament to the dedication of its volunteer planning committee, generous supporters, and loyal audience members who eagerly await each presentation. Our program not only survives but flourishes with the support of our speakers, volunteers, and friends. Thank you for a great first 20 years! We look forward to the next 20!
PDX今年第一個星期六滿20歲！我們很高興地紀念自2001年2月就職演說以來我們計劃的長期成功。PDX的第一個星期六來自蘭蘇中國花園，他的早期志願者講義表達了彼此分享他們對花園和與花園相關主題的廣泛知識的願望。 PDX的第一個星期六的節目已經擴大到包括與中國相關主題的本地愛好者的演講，本地專家和專業人士的演講以及區域和國際學者的演講。我們有180多個程序。這些程序最初旨在作為Garden docents的繼續教育，現在對所有人開放, 一些在線，一些面對面。他們已經並將繼續免費。
成為波特蘭地區和西北太平洋許多地區的一項著名計劃，第一個星期六PDX證明了其志願計劃委員會，慷慨的支持者和熱心的觀眾在每場演講中的奉獻精神。在演講者，志願者和朋友的支持下，我們的計劃不僅得以生存，而且得以蓬勃發展。謝謝您頭20年的美好！我們期待未來的20！
成為波特蘭地區和西北太平洋許多地區的一項著名計劃，第一個星期六PDX證明了其志願計劃委員會，慷慨的支持者和熱心的觀眾在每場演講中的奉獻精神。在演講者，志願者和朋友的支持下，我們的計劃不僅得以生存，而且得以蓬勃發展。謝謝您頭20年的美好！我們期待未來的20！
Reflections on the First Twenty Years of First Saturday PDX
Dennis Lee - Founding Planning Committee Member
It is quite astonishing that over the last 20 years First Saturday PDX has developed a broad range of speakers from various interests and backgrounds, who engage and stimulate our audience on varied journeys of discovery and enrichment.
On reflection, our program has blossomed and matured alongside Lan Su Chinese Garden -- its growth from an idea to a profoundly emblematic classical Chinese garden, whose roots are centuries old and whose many layers of beauty are constantly being unearthed. This parallels our program's genesis and development into high quality presentations with an ever widening breadth of topics.
Like the harmony of mountains and water, First Saturday PDX encourages learning together and the sharing of history, ideas and values of other cultures -- which has led to many connections and friendships.
I look forward to the continuation of First Saturday PDX and the ongoing quest to find new subjects to explore.
On reflection, our program has blossomed and matured alongside Lan Su Chinese Garden -- its growth from an idea to a profoundly emblematic classical Chinese garden, whose roots are centuries old and whose many layers of beauty are constantly being unearthed. This parallels our program's genesis and development into high quality presentations with an ever widening breadth of topics.
Like the harmony of mountains and water, First Saturday PDX encourages learning together and the sharing of history, ideas and values of other cultures -- which has led to many connections and friendships.
I look forward to the continuation of First Saturday PDX and the ongoing quest to find new subjects to explore.
~ Dennis
Our educational program series has been developed with support from PSU’s Institute for Asian Studies, the Northwest China Council, Portland Chinatown Museum and the Lan Su Chinese Garden. All programs are free and open to the public.
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