Choetso Gyalnub Amnyetsang
Sonam Dorji Tarak
Choetso Gyalnub Amnyetsang
Sonam Dorji Tarak
August 29, 2026
Schedule
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Traditional Tibetan Home Ceremony
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tibetan Clothing Only
Please Note: this is a family only event
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Community Reception
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 am
4401 NE 122nd ave, portland, OR 97230
Tibetan clothing encouraged. Otherwise cocktail attire.
Reception at 4 p.m. Scarf Ceremony at 5 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Tibetan apps and dinner (buffet style), open bar, cake, and champagne will be served. Vegetarian and gluten free options will be served.
Travel
Hotel
Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station
We’ve reserved a hotel block for your convenience. Please use the link to book either a one-bed king or two-bed queen room. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle and is located less than 10 minutes from the wedding venue.
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FAQs
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Where can I book accommodations and lodging?
Answer
We have reserved a hotel block at the Aloft hotel in Cascade Station, which 5 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the venue. Please see the travel page for details.
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What should I know about the venue?
Answer
The community reception will be held at the local Tibetan community center (4401 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230). The venue is approximately 10 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Portland (without traffic). Onsite and street parking are available.
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What can I expect at the community reception?
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The celebration will begin with the bride and groom arriving in a wedding party procession to the stage. Guests will then come forward one by one to offer a kathak (ceremonial silk scarves will be provided if you don’t have your own). Speeches will take place throughout the ceremony. Dinner will follow the scarf ceremony, with cultural performances during the meal. After dinner, tables will be cleared for gorshey (a traditional Tibetan circle dance), followed by a dance party to end the night.
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What should I wear?
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We encourage guests to wear traditional Tibetan attire. Otherwise, formal, black tie, or cocktail attire is welcome.
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What about wedding gifts?
Answer
In keeping with Tibetan wedding traditions, we kindly invite guests to offer a shokcha (a customary cash gift).